Implements 4.5-5.5% increases across facility rentals and establishes new commercial use permit system ($75 application plus $1-2 per person daily). Grants Parks staff annual authority to increase fees up to 5% without Council approval, estimated to generate $35,000 additional general fund revenue.
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Bill #2024-771
Parks Facility Use Fees
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Meeting History
December 08, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Bellingham Parks and Recreation Committee approved two fee increases Sunday afternoon, expanding cemetery services and establishing new commercial use permits for park facilities. Both measures ...
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