Resolution to Adopt Amendments to the Fee Schedule for Chapter 10 County Parks

BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Chapter 10 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors has the authority to establish reasonable fees for the use of Sauk County Parks, and it shall be unlawful for any person to use any facility, land or area for which a fee or charge has been established by the Sauk County Board without payment of such fee or charge. Failure to obtain and visibly display proof of payment of fee or charge in or on the accompanying vehicle will result in liability of the owner as laid out in Wis. Stat. 27.014.  

The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department has determined that the failure to comply with Chapter 10 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances should be amended to cover staff time as well as any other costs incurred by the Department for implementation of the ordinances noted.

To cover the costs of smaller items, such as shower fees and vending machine items, a not-to-exceed fee of $5 is proposed. The not-to-exceed fee allows Sauk County Land Resources and Environment staff to adjust prices on showers, toiletries and food, drink and camping items due to expense prices fluctuating.

An additional, lower credit card fee is proposed to lower the cost for credit card transaction on smaller sales of firewood, ice, entrance passes and equipment rentals.