#709 – REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
1.The fees for types of vessel registrations issued by the Division are as follows:
a.Vessel registration (including annual resident registration and each rental vessel registration):
(1)For vessels less than twenty feet
in length……………………………………………..$35.00
(2)For vessels twenty feet to less than thirty feet
in length……………………………………………..$45.00
(3)For vessels thirty feet or more
in length……………………………………………..$75.00
(a)Dealer registration for all vessels owned by dealer which are operated for research, testing, experimentation, or demonstration purposes only:
(i)When the dealer sells twenty-five or fewer vessels within the preceding year……………$45.00
(ii)When the dealer sells more than twenty-five vessels within the preceding year……………$75.00
BASIS AND PURPOSE
Colorado Revised Statutes allow Parks to charge user fees at our parks and recreation areas and state that these areas “should be financed as much as reasonably possible through revenues derived from the users of such system.” Given this legislative direction, Parks and the Board have aggressively established and periodically increased a variety of user fees to help support the parks system. Such increases have been pursued to balance the need for maximizing fee revenue with the desire to ensure state parks are affordable to the average Coloradoan.
The Division has analyzed its current fees and has identified the fees listed above to generate revenue to assist with the $3.0 million funding shortfall for FY 09-10. If fees are adopted by the Board and implemented by January 1, 2010, revenue can be generated for through the last half of the fiscal year.
The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-10-115, 33-10-111, 33-12-100.2, 33-12-101, 33-12-102, 33-12-103, 33-12-105 and 24-4-103.
EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2010 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado the 18th day of September, 2009.
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Bill Kane, Chairman
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Lenna Watson, Secretary
#708 – PASS AND PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
4.The fees for the type of campground-use permits issued by the Division are as follows. Campground classes are defined in regulation #704.
a.Campground-use permit for
“Full Hookup Campgrounds”…………………..……..$24.00/night
b.Campground-use permit for
“Electrical Campgrounds”……………………...... $20.00/night
cCampground-use permit for
“Basic Campgrounds”……………………….……..….$16.00/night
d.Campground-use permit for
“Primitive Campgrounds”………………………….…...$10.00/night
5.The fees for reduced rate Aspen Leaf and senior volunteer park pass campground-use permits issued by the Division are as follows. Eligibility requirements are stated in regulation #701 and regulation #705. Reduced rates are offered all days of the year when the campground is open, except weekends and holidays.
a.Campground-use permit for
“Full Hookup Campgrounds”…………………..…….$13.00/night
b.Campground-use permit for
“Electrical Campgrounds”…………………………….$11.00/night
c.Campground-use permit for
“Basic Campgrounds”…………………………………$9.00/night
d.Campground-use permit for
“Primitive Campgrounds”……………………………..$6.00/night
6.The fees for types of campground-use areas are as follows. Campground classes are defined in regulation #704.
a.In group camp areas of “Full Hookup Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $24.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
b.In group camp areas of “Electrical Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $20.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
c.In group camp areas of “Basic Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $16.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
d.In group camp areas of “Primitive Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $10.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
8.The fees associated with the reservation system are as follows:
a.Campsite, cabin and yurt
reservation fee………………………$10.00/campsite, cabin or yurt
c.On-park facility reservation fee…………………..….$10.00/facility
10.Event facilitypermit fees are as follows.
a.For Bridge Canyon Overlook and Pikes Peak Amphitheater at Castlewood Canyon State Park, Panorama Point ant Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and soldier Canyon Shelter at Lory State Park:
(1) Monday through Friday…………………………….$150.00/2 HOURS
(2) Saturday and Sunday……………………………….$300.00/2 HOURS
f.For Prairie Skipper event facility at Cheyenne Mountain State Park:
(1)Monday through Friday …………………………$150.00/DAY
(2)Saturday and Sunday…………………...………..$200.00/DAY
g.For Prairie Falcon event facility at Cheyenne Mountain State Park:
(1)Fridays and Saturdays from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in September …………..……...... $300.00/2 HOURS
(2)Fridays and Saturdays October through April …$150.00/2 HOURS
(3)Sunday through Thursday year round…….…..$150.00/2 HOURS
h.For PA-CO-CHU-PUK event facilities at RidgwayState Park:
(1)single event shelter A or B:
(a)Monday through Thursday………………….$125.00/DAY
(b)Friday through Sunday and holidays ….……$150.00/DAY
(2)Shelters and A and B combined:
(a)Monday through Thursday………………….$235.00/DAY
(b)Friday through Sunday and holidays…..……$275.00/DAY
i.Conference and/or meeting rooms…………...……………...$100.00/DAY
j.Cancellation fees for event facility reservations are equal to 25% of the base fee if the cancellation is made more than fourteen days prior to the reserved date. If a cancellation is made within fourteen days prior to the event, the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the total event permit fee.
k.The maximum persons capacity and hours of operation shall be posted at each event facility.
11.“Reserved”
12.The fee associated with the mandatory youth education course for motorboat operators………………………………………………………………….….$15.00
13.The fees associated with the Lone Mesa State Park Hunting Special Use Permits are as follows:
a.Resident archery……………………………………………………$100.00
b.Non-resident archery……………………………………………….$200.00
c.Resident antlerless muzzleloading…………………………………$100.00
d.Resident antlered muzzleloading…………………………………..$200.00
e.Non-resident antlerless muzzleloading…………………………….$200.00
f.Non-resident antlered muzzleloading…………………………… $300.00
g.Resident either sex elk only first season…………………………...$150.00
h.Non-resident either sex elk only first season………………………$250.00
i.Resident antlerless second, third or fourth season…………………$100.00
j.Resident antlered second, third, or fourth season………………….$200.00
k.Non-resident antlerless second, third, or fourth season……………$200.00
l.Non-resident antlered second, third, or fourth season……………..$300.00
14.It is unlawful for any person to transfer, sell, or assign any permit issued by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, including special activity permits, campground use permits, and group picnic area permits.
15.The fees associated with the Golden GateCanyonState Park hunting special use permit are as follows:
a.Application filing fee $10.00 per application
b.Resident and non-resident archery, muzzleloading, antlered, antlerless, or either sex, for first, second, third or fourth season permit $100.00.
BASIS AND PURPOSE
Colorado Revised Statutes allow Parks to charge user fees at our parks and recreation areas and state that these areas “should be financed as much as reasonably possible through revenues derived from the users of such system.” Given this legislative direction, Parks and the Board have aggressively established and periodically increased a variety of user fees to help support the parks system. Such increases have been pursued to balance the need for maximizing fee revenue with the desire to ensure state parks are affordable to the average Coloradoan.
The Division has analyzed its current fees and has identified the fees listed above to generate revenue to assist with the $3.0 million funding shortfall for FY 09-10. If fees are adopted by the Board and implemented by January 1, 2010, revenue can be generated for through the last half of the fiscal year.
With regard to paragraph 10 – Event and Permit Fees it should be noted that construction at CheyenneMountainState Park is now complete and all facilities are fully open. In order to collect appropriate usage fees, the facilities which we rent must be properly categorized to match existing regulatory language of #708-10 (Passes and Permit Fee Schedule). Specifically, the existing Prairie Skipper Group Picnic Area, as well as the Prairie Falcon Amphitheater shall be designated as Event Facilities and listed under subsection 10 of Regulation #708.
The Prairie Skipper GPA facilities are without par in the ColoradoState Park system and should command the highest allowable fees. Subsection 9 of Regulation #708 deals with Group Picnic Areas, and even designated as a “Class A – Deluxe Group Picnic Area”, the maximum allowable fee is $90.00. Classifying this group of amenities as an Event Facility however, will allow us to collect a more suitable $200.00 on weekends and $100.00 Monday through Friday.
Likewise, the Prairie Falcon Amphitheater is a top notch facility which will certainly be used for our typical campfire talks; however, this venue lends itself to a variety of other programs as well. For instance, a number of weddings have already occurred at the park, but with the amphitheater complete, this will become the primary venue for these services. There is also the potential for a host of other events such as: concerts, living history presentations, Junior Ranger programs, nature carnivals, guest speaker series, sunrise services, arts in the parks events, etc. Designating the amphitheater as an Event Facility will allow us to collect appropriate fees as described in subsection 10 of regulation #708. Specifically, $150.00 for use Monday through Friday and $300.00 for Saturday and Sunday. Furthermore, the maximum number of hours this facility may be used per event will be set at 2 hours in this regulatory language to allow staff the administrative ability to schedule routine interpretive programming.
Revenue Impact Analysis—Approval of these changes to Regulation #708 will translate into a significant amount of revenue being generated at the park. Changing the Prairie Skipper GPA to the Event Facility designation will effectively double the original revenue projections from $6,228.00 to $12,370.
Regarding weddings, based on inquiries and experience to date, the potential exists for up to16 weddings to occur at the park annually: 8 outdoor events for May – September; and 8 indoor events for October – April. Revenue calculations are based on the assumption that outdoor weddings will occur on weekends and be held at the Prairie Falcon Event Facility (amphitheater), with reception festivities taking place at the Prairie Skipper Event Facility. For indoor weddings the assumption is that weddings will take place on weekends, after-hours using the lobby at the VisitorCenter, followed by reception festivities in the Public Meeting Room. Other associated fees (Ranger presence, etc.) may be associated with indoor weddings depending on circumstances. All told, the revenue potential for weddings is estimated at $8,800.00.
Both the Prairie Skipper Event Facility and the Prairie Falcon Event Facility are prospective sites for a variety of special events and therefore potential sources of revenue. While it is difficult to tie specific income estimates without knowing the nature of future events, suffice it to say these facilities have significant potential to generate revenue.
The pavilions in Pa-Co-Chu-Puk have had consistent and increasingly higher demand on weekends in the months that they are open. Most Saturdays are reserved well before the high season begins and most Sunday’s are taken when the Saturdays are filled. The fees for the pavilions have not changed in over 10 years and are well below equivalent and even lesser amenity facilities in the area in terms of the fee charged for their use (even including vehicle passes). In addition, fiscal impact to the park and the staff has increased over time due to the ongoing wood treatment, the wear and tear on the tables, sink, cook area and restrooms and the staff required to work larger groups at the facility.
By increasing the fees overall, particularly on the weekends, we will collect a more appropriate fee for the facilities based on demand, amenity, and fees assessed for equal or lesser facilities in the area. In addition, it will reflect the true costs of maintaining the facility and staffing requirements for the groups based on the consistent and increasing demand for their use over time.
The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-10-115, 33-10-111, 33-12-100.2, 33-12-101, 33-12-102, 33-12-103, 33-12-105 and 24-4-103.
EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2010 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado the 18th day of September, 2009.
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Bill Kane, Chairman
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Lenna Watson, Secretary
#707 - SWIM BEACH PASSES – “Reserved”
BASIS AND PURPOSE
The purpose of deleting individual annual swim beach pass is to clean up outdated and unused regulations and bring current regulations in line with current standard operating procedures at the RockCanyon swim beach.
The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-10-115, 33-10-111, 33-12-100.2, 33-12-101, 33-12-102, 33-12-103, 33-12-105 and 24-4-103.
EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective October 30, 2009 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado the 18th day of September, 2009.
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Bill Kane, Chairman
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Lenna Watson, Secretary
#705 – ASPEN LEAF ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS
2.Individuals possessing a valid Aspen Leaf annual pass shall receive campground use permits at a reduced rate all days of the year when such areas are open, except weekends and holidays. For the purpose of determining reduced rate campground permit eligibility, “weekend” means the time period beginning at 12 noon on Friday through 12 noon on Sunday, and “Holiday” shall mean the time period beginning at 12 noon on the day prior to the legal holiday through 12 midnight of the legal holiday. The camping permit reduced fees associated with the Aspen Leaf annual pass are identified in regulation # 708.
BASIS AND PURPOSE
Colorado Revised Statutes allow Parks to charge user fees at our parks and recreation areas and state that these areas “should be financed as much as reasonably possible through revenues derived from the users of such system.” Given this legislative direction, Parks and the Board have aggressively established and periodically increased a variety of user fees to help support the parks system. Such increases have been pursued to balance the need for maximizing fee revenue with the desire to ensure state parks are affordable to the average Coloradoan.
The Division has analyzed its current fees and has identified the fees listed above to generate revenue to assist with the $3.0 million funding shortfall for FY 09-10. If fees are adopted by the Board and implemented by January 1, 2010, revenue can be generated for through the last half of the fiscal year.
The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-10-115, 33-10-111, 33-12-100.2, 33-12-101, 33-12-102, 33-12-103, 33-12-105 and 24-4-103.
EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2010 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado the 18th day of September, 2009.
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Bill Kane, Chairman
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Lenna Watson, Secretary
#704 – CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS AND GROUP CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS
6.For the purpose of making a reservation, from May first through November thirtieth, the camping minimum night stay for the yurts at PearlLakeState park shall be two nights. The minimum night stay for the cabins at Mueller State Park, large cabin #1 at Sylvan Lake State Park and Harmsen Ranch at Golden Gate Canyon State Park shall be two nights; this applies year round.
BASIS AND PURPOSE
Minimum night stays are a common practice in the lodging industry. The Division has determined that the facilities included in this amendment require additional staff time for adequate cleaning and preparation between guests.
One night stays at cabins frequently result in lost revenue for the Division. If a cabin is reserved for only one night during a weekend, it will usually remain vacant for the other night unless a walk-in visitor books it as first come-first served inside the 3-day reservation window.
Approval of this regulation amendment will result in increased revenue for the Division, since priority would be given to users reserving multiple nights especially on weekends and holidays.
If available, individual nights could be sold at the park on a first come-first served basis inside the 3-day reservation window.
The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-10-115, 33-10-111, 33-12-100.2, 33-12-101, 33-12-102, 33-12-103, 33-12-105 and 24-4-103.
EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2010 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado the 18th day of September, 2009.
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Bill Kane, Chairman
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Lenna Watson, Secretary
#701 – INDIVIDUAL PASSES
16.Volunteers for the division of parks and outdoor recreation are eligible for a volunteer park pass while serving in accordance with a signed individual volunteer agreement and after donating a minimum of 48 hours of approved volunteer service within a previous consecutive 12-month period.
A.A valid volunteer pass shall be accepted in lieu of a fee assessed for a park pass.
B.The volunteer park pass is valid for one year from the date of issue.
C. The volunteer park pass is transferable and valid whenever temporarily affixed to any vehicle used to bring the pass holder into a park, or for walk-in use, when in possession of the eligible pass holder.