Swimmers, gym users and sports groups should prepare to pay a bit more at Port Coquitlam civic facilities this summer.
Last night (Tuesday), city council gave final reading to its amended fees and charges bylaw that will see single rates and monthly passes rise at Hyde Creek recreation centre, outdoor pools, halls, lacrosse boxes and turf fields, among other amenities.
However, fees at the PoCo rec complex, which is now being rebuilt at a cost of $132 million, and Wilson Centre memberships will stay pat because of the construction.
The parks and recreation lifts amount to 3% over 2015 numbers and reflects “changes in market trends and operation costs,” according to a city report.
Among the bylaw changes:
• a new fee for outdoor pool single admissions, effective June 1, is $2 for all age groups.
• a new super seniors (85 and up) category is included with all admissions and membership passes — equal to the children’s rate.
• and a new fee for tennis courts (Gates and Terry Fox) kicks in July 1.
The fees and charges increase is expected to bring in an additional $45,700 to city coffers.
