ARTICLE A3.000 PARKS AND RECREATION FEES

Nonprofit:

Must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status. (Reservations must benefit the nonprofit directly and cannot be used to book personal parties or events.)

Murphy residents must be members of the nonprofit.

Refundable deposits/cleaning fee: The deposit is fully refundable if no property damage and the room is cleaned to the condition it was received. (Full fees are kept if the reservation opts to not clean or stays over their designated end time by +20 minutes).

(C)

Cleaning fee breakdown from deposit: $25.00 sweep/mop; $25.00 table cleaning; $25.00 chair cleaning; $25.00 trash; $25.00 lobby and restroom areas; $25.00 wall cleaning. (Fees paid in advance if reservation chooses not to clean: Gym $250.00; Great Hall $150.00; East/West Hall; Homer/Marie $100.00.)

	Fee Type	City Fee
Refundable rental deposit	All rooms with max occupancy under 75	$100.00 (renter may be responsible for any damage above $100.00)
	All rooms with max occupancy over 75	$150.00 (renter may be responsible for any damage above $150.00)
	Two or more rooms incur a $250.00 refundable deposit
Nonrefundable administrative fee	All rooms with max occupancy under 75	$25.00
Nonrefundable administrative fee	All rooms with max occupancy over 75	$75.00 (nonrefundable administrative fee is waived for half and full court rentals which are intended for private recreational sports play use only).
Optional add-on fee	AV/technology usage fee	$15.00

(2)

Murphy Community Center.

	Fee Type	City Fee
Community center small meeting rooms (104, 106, 115, 117, or 118)	Resident	$20.00/hour during operating hours
	Resident	$40.00/hour after hours (4:00–10:00 p.m. on Saturdays)
	Nonresident	$40.00/hour during operating hours
	Nonresident	$60.00/hour after hours
	Nonprofit group	$20.00/hour
Community center rooms 117 and 118 combined	Resident	$40.00/hour during operating hours
	Resident	$60.00/hour after hours
	Nonresident	$60.00/hour during operating hours
	Nonresident	$80.00/hour after hours
	Nonprofit group	$15.00/hour
Community Center Gymnasium	Resident	Banquet/meeting: $100.00/hour (available only after normal operating hours)
		Court rental: $45.00/hour full court
		Athletic/sport full court rental
	Nonresident	Banquet/meeting: $150.00/hour (available only after normal operating hours)
	Nonresident	Court rental: $65.00/hour full court
	Nonprofit	Court rental: $30.00/hour full court only
	Nonprofit	Nonprofit (banquet rental) $50.00/hour (Saturday after hours only)

(3)

Murphy Activity Center.

	Fee Type	City Fee
Great Hall	Residents	$100.00/hour
	Nonresidents	$150.00/hour
	Nonprofit group	$50.00 per hour (limited to one time per month for each group on Fridays or Saturdays). Must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status.
East or West Hall	Resident	$50.00/hour
	Nonresident	$75.00/hour
	Nonprofit groups	$30.00 per hour (limited to one time per month for each group on Fridays and Saturdays).
Small room with kitchenette (232 sq. ft.)	Resident	$20.00/hour and after hours $30.00/hour
	Nonresident	$30.00/hour and after hours $40.00/hour
	Nonprofit group	$15.00/hour (must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status)

(4)

Park pavilions.

Fee Type	City Fee
Resident	$25.00 for two hours, then $10.00/hour
Nonresident	$50.00 for two hours, then $10.00/hour
Nonprofit	$25.00 for 4 hours plus $10.00 per additional hour (must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status)
Commercial	$80.00 for 2 hours minimum plus $25.00 per additional hour

(5)

Athletic field reservations.

Fee Type	City Fee
Resident	No fee
Nonresident	Must be a city resident to reserve an athletic field.
Two one hour reservations per person and/or team per week maximum on all fields. The individual who reserves the field must be onsite at the time of the field reservation.

(6)

Community center memberships.

Membership Fees	Resident	Nonresident
Youth (4–17 years)	$10.00/year	$20.00/year
Adult (18–59 years)	$20.00/year	$50.00/year
Active adults (60 years+)	$10.00/year	$20.00/year
Daily drop in fee	$5.00/year	$5.00/day
Family discount	Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 youths) = $50.00/per year; with each additional youth at $5.00/year
College pass (current/valid) College ID required	$10.00/year	$20.00/year
Membership card replacement	$5.00	$5.00

(7)

Activity registration.

Fee Type	City Fee
Resident	No fee
Nonresident	$5.00 per activity registration
Summer camp early registration	February–March: 10% discount
Summer camp early registration	April–May: 5% discount

(b)

Community use fees for private events, Murphy Central Park Amphitheater only.

Special event associated fees for facilities and services. Fees regarding city employees may include event preparation as well as day of event staffing. The city reserves the right to decide staffing requirements for the health and safety of all involved.

(1)

Rates based on group type.

Service	Nonprofit	Private Resident	Commercial
Security deposit - refundable (based on event)	$100.00–$250.00	$100.00–$1,500.00	$100.00–$1,500.00
Special event application fee	$10.00	$0.00	$50.00

Facility (Amphitheater)	Nonprofit	Private Resident	Commercial
Refundable security deposit (based on damages/cleaning) $250.00–$500.00
Monday–Thursday	$40.00	$60.00	$125.00/hour
Friday–Sunday	$50.00	$80.00	$150.00/hour

(2)

Rates based on event size.

Item	0 – 250	250 – 1,000	1,000 – 1,500	1,500 – 2,500	2,500+
Security deposit - refundable (based on event)	$100.00	$300.00	$500.00	$1,000.00	$1,500.00

Service	Nonprofit	Resident	Nonresident	Commercial
*Exhibition field I - rectangular space (for special events only - with approval from the Parks and Recreation Department	$10.00/hour	$20.00/hour	$40.00/hour	$100.00/hour
*Exhibition field I - rectangular space: $150 Maintenance Fee per season/tournament (covers the cost of field maintenance goal placement/removal)
League; tournament; games with approval from the Parks and Recreation Department	$10.00/hour exhibition field rental (per rectangle)
	Team fees: $50 per resident team. (Resident teams made up of 81% or more residents of Murphy) $150 per nonresident team (made up of anyone who has less than 81% Murphy Residents on the team).
*1 Central Park Multi-Purpose Field (225' x 88’ rectangle space) (can reserve up to 6 spaces); refundable security deposit (base on damages/cleaning) $250.00–$500.00.

(3)

Ticket information, sales and admission fees.

There are three options for admission: free and open to the public; by invitation only; or tickets available for purchase. The lessee may charge an admission fee for the event. If so, the city receives 10% of gross ticket sales or to pay a flat fee. Ticket sales shall not exceed the actual number of available seating. Admission to ticketed events can be monitored with the setup of a temporary perimeter or monitoring ticketed guests with the use of special wristbands.

Gross ticket sales option.

The city receives 10% of gross ticket sales.

Flat rate admission option.

Expected Number of Attendants	<250	250–750	750–<1,200	1,200–<1,800	1,800–<2,500	2,500+
Rate	$150.00	$500.00	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,150.00	$3,000.00

(4)

Food, beverage and souvenir sales fees.

If the lessee wishes to sell items on the premises, a vendor permit must be obtained. Applicants are responsible for all necessary vendor permitting fees and associated permitting costs. Vendors are responsible for their own booth, equipment and labor. Vendor locations must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director. The city reserves the right to collect an additional fee of 10% of all gross sales or a flat rate to be determined at the time of application from the vendor.

(5)

Refunds.

Full refunds will require advanced written notice at least 90 days prior to the rental date. If the event is cancelled less than 90 days prior to the rental date, any fees and deposits will be forfeited by the lessee. If the event cannot be held or rescheduled due to weather, the lessee is still responsible for all incurred expenses and a refund of the rental fee may be available after all other fees are paid. The city will retain a $50.00 application fee from the deposit refund for any cancellation.

(c)

Fees for vendors at city events.

The city hereby levies the following fees for vendors wishing to sell merchandise or food at city events:

(1)

Craft and commercial vendor fees.

Craft 10' x 10' foot booth:

Maize Days $100.00, $75.00 for additional 10' x 10' space subject to availability;

Christmas in the Park 10' x 10' space: $75.00; and

(iii)

Backyard BBQ 10' x 10' space: $50.00.

*Craft vendors are only accepted at Maize Days.

Commercial/business vendors - requires a sponsorship: Varies by event ($100.00–$500.00 starting sponsorship prices).*

(C)

Nonprofits 501(c)(3): $50.00/$75.00 only for Maize Days.

(D)

Chambers of Commerce 501(c)(3) 20% discount: On commercial fee.

*Two week advance notice for 50% refund and no refunds for cancellations made within the two weeks prior to scheduled event.

(2)

Food vendors fees.

Attendance:

Less than 1,000: $50.00.

1,000–4,999: $100.00.

(iii)

5,000+: $250.00 + 10% of gross sales over $250.00.

*Two-week advance notice is required for a 50% refund and no refunds for cancellation made within the two weeks prior to scheduled event.

**Attendance numbers for each event will be based on the previous year.

Electric:

Food Truck Friday/concert events: $50.00 (per event). *Applies to all food vendors in food truck court with the exception of Murphy Maize Days Food Vendors.