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Based on calls to various facilities, to rent a mooting place the size of the Counci] Chambers, approximately 1,000 sq, ua.re feet, the average charge would b¢ $100 per hour. V, rnite these places of business rent their facilities as a means of income, the,,' too are covering the same p2'pes of costs as the City's fees have been esLablished to cover ($20.(J0 per event for residents and g40.00 per event for non-residents [regardless of the number of hours used] for each event). C~rt.a.in m-gas of thc Municipal Center a_re currently being utilized by several groups on a regular basis. The seniors udiiz~ the Senior Area during the da.',' on the fu-st Wednesday of every month arid venous other times during the year at no charge. There a.m also several youth oriented groups that m~t on a regular and internntmnt basis, also at no charge (other than damage and kc), deposit). The remainder of the groups, such as churches and other clubs, meet on regular and interminent basis, and a_U incur the p~r event fee, in 'addition to the damage and kev deposits. The rental fees for the use of the Municipal Center, while not subst,q.ntial, do a_id in offsetting the costs of keeping the facility open dUnng hours beyond the regular business da),. Committee Action: Bas~ on discussion. Reviewed by: City Adm/nisrrator Finance Officer FC: 08/22/94