06-13-2020, 07:19 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-13-2020, 03:41 PM by RonPaulFan.)
My thoughts: Keyword: "PROPOSED" (NRAEQ Proposed Fee Changes) I suspect that it follows this sequence with first it's proposed, then a legislative committee hears it (generally with public comments and input) then, if the committee passes it, it goes to the Legislature. Then, if passed in the House and Senate in a bill, it goes onto the governor to sign into law. If the people don't like it, there are many opportunities to get it stopped. Talk to your State Representative and State Senator.
Looking into the resources below, I see a list of fees are eliminated and it might be a consolidation of fees and individual parks might be offering their local park pass at a reduced fee, but that is just discussion.
Audio Recording of Meeting:
(Skip to 43:33)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vco9Eh7...yzjv4/view
See page three of this: NRAEQ Proposed Fee Changes
https://le.utah.gov/interim/2020/pdf/00000351.pdf
(copy and paste of text follows, but there is a fee chart to see at the PDF)
"The operating structure has changed from a typical government service to a
business-like model where we try to generate enough income through gate
sales to pay for our expenses. Changing this fee will better align with that
legislative directive. We note that 100 percent of revenues collected are used
to support, maintain, and operate our State Parks.
For the past 25 years the annual day-use pass has been $75. That same $75
would be equal to $120 today due to inflation. We have added amenities,
developed and enhanced facilities, and improved experiences at our parks
during that same period of time. Because of this, it is evident the annual day
pass is now under priced.
In addition to lining up the price with value and using the revenues generated
from pass sales to run parks, we will be offering more local or individual park
passes. Currently the Division's annual pass allows up to seven people per
vehicle to enter any of our 44 fabulous State Parks.
The individual park day-use pass would be sold by each State Park and would
have a price point of less than the annual day-use pass. By offering a park
specific pass, the Division would offer visitors that are price-sensitive more
options for buying an annual day-use pass.
Lastly, over the past several years State Parks have been struggling to keep
up with visitation demands. As visitation grows there is a point when too many
people in a park is simply too many people. Overcrowded parks diminishes the
overall experience of our park visitors. Using price to help manage supply and
demand while using weekday promotions and local passes will help disperse
visitation to time periods when supply is higher and demand may be lower."
Looking into the resources below, I see a list of fees are eliminated and it might be a consolidation of fees and individual parks might be offering their local park pass at a reduced fee, but that is just discussion.
Audio Recording of Meeting:
(Skip to 43:33)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vco9Eh7...yzjv4/view
See page three of this: NRAEQ Proposed Fee Changes
https://le.utah.gov/interim/2020/pdf/00000351.pdf
(copy and paste of text follows, but there is a fee chart to see at the PDF)
"The operating structure has changed from a typical government service to a
business-like model where we try to generate enough income through gate
sales to pay for our expenses. Changing this fee will better align with that
legislative directive. We note that 100 percent of revenues collected are used
to support, maintain, and operate our State Parks.
For the past 25 years the annual day-use pass has been $75. That same $75
would be equal to $120 today due to inflation. We have added amenities,
developed and enhanced facilities, and improved experiences at our parks
during that same period of time. Because of this, it is evident the annual day
pass is now under priced.
In addition to lining up the price with value and using the revenues generated
from pass sales to run parks, we will be offering more local or individual park
passes. Currently the Division's annual pass allows up to seven people per
vehicle to enter any of our 44 fabulous State Parks.
The individual park day-use pass would be sold by each State Park and would
have a price point of less than the annual day-use pass. By offering a park
specific pass, the Division would offer visitors that are price-sensitive more
options for buying an annual day-use pass.
Lastly, over the past several years State Parks have been struggling to keep
up with visitation demands. As visitation grows there is a point when too many
people in a park is simply too many people. Overcrowded parks diminishes the
overall experience of our park visitors. Using price to help manage supply and
demand while using weekday promotions and local passes will help disperse
visitation to time periods when supply is higher and demand may be lower."