Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 10-10-2022
Requesting Agency: Denver Parks and Recreation
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Alaina McWhorter
Email Address: Alaina.McWhorter@denvergov.org
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney's Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red "title" and "body" below. Do not at any time delete the red "title" or "body" markers from this template.
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A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 39-121(3) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver Zoological Gardens.
Amends Chapter 39 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding certain Denver Zoological Foundation rental and admission fees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-11-2022.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
The Denver Zoological Foundation (DZF) inspires communities to save wildlife for future generations. Based on DZF's current strategic plan there are four guiding program focus areas: Community Based Programs, On-Site Operations, Financial Assistance, and Cultural Perceptions. Our Community Connections program ensures equitable access to the zoo and to its wildlife programs for all community members. This ordinance request proposes an admission fee increase followed by a CPI model for determining fee increases and facility rentals capped at 5% per annum.
The fee proposal impacts all full priced admis...
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