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Footnotes:
--- (1) --- Cross reference— Administration, ch. 2; amusements and entertainments, ch. 10; health and sanitation, ch. 54; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 94; traffic and vehicles, ch. 106.
State Law reference— Municipal parks and recreation, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 1015c et seq.; public improvements, bonds, occupancy tax, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 1269j-4.1; city parks, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6081h et seq.; local parks and other recreational and cultural resources, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code chs. 315, 331 et seq.; lease of land from state parks and wildlife department, V.T.C.A., Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.006; local boating regulations, V.T.C.A., Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.092.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL#
Sec. 74-1. - Galloway-Hammond Recreation Center membership fees.#
The following fees shall be in effect for Galloway-Hammond Recreation Center:
(a)
Membership fees.
Type of Membership Monthly
Student 28.00
Individual 40.00
Couple 57.00
Family I (1 Adult and one Child or one Student) 57.00
Family II (2 Adults and Children/Students) 74.00
Senior 28.00
Sr. Couple 51.00
(1)
An initiation fee of $50.00 shall be charged on all new memberships, with the exception of student and corporate memberships.
(b)
Day use. Day use rates shall include one day access to the facility in the same manner as a member. Specialty programs are not included.
Adult $5.00/day
Children 3.00/day
(c)
Child care. Child care services may be offered from time to time as scheduled by GHRC. Child care services, if available, shall be included in the monthly membership rate, or at a rate of $3.00 per child, per day, for non-members. Parent or guardian must remain on the premises.
(d)
Locker fee. Lockers may be made available to members for an additional fee of $10.00 per month, or $.25 per day to members or non-members paying a day use rate.
(e)
Council members. City council members, while serving on the council, shall receive a discount on services of the lesser of:
(1)
Twenty percent; or
(2)
The maximum discount allowable as a qualified employee discount for services in accordance with IRS regulations.
(f)
Corporate membership fees shall be set at the following rates subject to the requirements noted herein:
Type of Membership Annual Fee
Corporate Student 252.00
Corporate Individual 360.00
Corporate Couple 513.00
Corporate Family I 513.00
Corporate Family II 666.00
Corporate Senior 252.00
Corporate Senior Couple 459.00
(1)
A minimum of ten participants at the time of plan initiation and renewal are required to qualify for the corporate rate.
(g)
Restrictions.
(1)
Memberships do not include special programming as defined in the GHRC policies and procedures as adopted from time to time.
(2)
Accounts not paid by the due date are subject to forfeiture of membership.
(3)
Forfeited memberships which have not been re-instated and paid-in-full within 30 days shall be considered as a new membership and all applicable fees shall apply.
(4)
All fees under this section are inclusive of tax, if applicable.
(5)
No refunds will be given for the balance of an unused membership except in the case of reassignment and relocation of more than 50 miles, critical illness or death of the participating member. Refund shall apply to any balance from the date of notification until the end of the existing prepaid membership.
(6)
Members may request a temporary suspension of pre-paid membership, not to exceed 90 days, in the event of critical illness of the participating member. Reactivation of the account may not exceed the balance of the initial term at the time of the request for suspension.
(7)
Members who maintain an additional residency of more than 150 miles from the city, may request temporary suspension of their membership of up to seven months, without forfeiture of membership.
(8)
The city manager shall develop and implement rules for the administration of memberships in a manner consistent with this [section].
(h)
Facility rental fees.
Facility Rental Fee Deposit
Main gym floor $2,000.00/day standard rate $1,000.00
$1,000.00/day (Non-profit/governmental*) 1,000.00
Alcohol deposit 1,000.00
Swimming Pool Non-Exclusive Rental
$75.00/2 hrs/1—25 people 75.00
$125.00/2 hrs/over 25 people 125.00
$200.00/2 hrs/51—100 people 200.00
$300.00/2 hrs/100+ people 300.00
Exclusive Rental
$500.00/(½) day standard rate 250.00
$250.00/(½) day non-profit rate 175.00
$1.000.00/Full day standard rate 500.00
$500.00/Full day non-profit rate 250.00
Ball fields $100.00/day/per field 250.00
$20.00/per field/per setup
$10.00/hr/per field (light fee)
Non-city run leagues using the city owned fields will enter into an annual contract, prior to field usage, agreed upon by the city and the organization operating the league.;rr;
GHRC Pavilion $100.00/day 100.00
Disk Golf Course $100.00/day 100.00
*Non-profit/governmental shall be defined as local, state, or federal agencies or groups, or organizations with legal non-profit status registered with the federal or state government.
(i)
Definitions. In this section 74, terms in italics shall have meanings as follows:
Adult shall mean an individual who is 18 years of age or older.
Child(ren) shall mean an individual(s) who is 17 years of age or younger.
Couples shall mean two adults living in the same household.
Family shall mean adults (including seniors), children, or students living in the same household.
Main member shall mean the individual designated as the main member on the membership registration form.
Senior shall mean an adult who is 55 years of age or older.
Senior couple shall mean two seniors living in the same household.
Student shall mean an individual, 25 years of age or less, who is a full-time student in primary or secondary school (public, private, or home school), or college or university of higher education. Proof of enrollment shall be required at time of enrollment and periodically thereafter to verify eligibility.
(j)
Lifetime memberships. All previous lifetime memberships are hereby repealed.
(Code 1979, ch. 1, § 20; Ord. No. 2004-05, § 2, 22-10-04; Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08; Ord. No. 2009-12, § 2, 7-28-09; Ord. No. 2012-38, § 2, 1-8-13; Ord. No. 2013-04, § 2, 4-9-13)
Sec. 74-2. - Camping in city parks.#
(a)
Except as noted herein, it is unlawful for anyone to erect, maintain, or use a tent, temporary structure, camp house or any other type or kind of camp within any park, commons, street or area-way under the jurisdiction of the city.
(b)
No individual or group of individuals may use public grounds contrary to posted signs or markings.
(c)
With written permission from the city manager or his/her designee, camping shall be allowed in Haley Nelson Park for the temporary encampment of youth groups established specifically for the purpose of learning or demonstrating camping skills. For purposes of this section, temporary shall mean not more than five consecutive days.
(d)
Fires will be allowed on city grounds only in those areas equipped with structures specifically for the containment of fires. Fire containment structures include fire-rings, grills, camp stoves and fireplaces. Any fire maintained outside a fire containment structure constructed or approved by the city shall be considered an "open fire" and is expressly prohibited. No fires will be allowed during a city or county posted "burn ban."
(e)
For purposes of this section, the term "camping" shall not apply to or include tents and temporary shelters obtaining the required permits and used during a festival or community event.
(Code 1979, ch. 1, § 17; Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08)
Sec. 74-3. - Galloway-Hammond Recreational Vehicle Park usage.#
(a)
Fees. Recreational use rates for the Galloway-Hammond Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park shall be as follows:
(1) Rate Type Fee Overflow Parking Fee
User daily rate (all months) $28.00
User weekly rate (all months) $170.00 $10.00 per vehicle
User monthly rate $350.00 $30.00 per vehicle
Sewer dump fee only* $8.00
(2)
Users are allowed one vehicle including but not limited to boats and boat trailers, all terrain vehicles (ATV) and ATV trailers, and automobiles in addition to the RV unit occupying the RV space. Overflow parking fees shall apply to each additional vehicle, maximum of two additional vehicles per unit. Parking shall be allowed in designated areas only.
(3)
*Sewer dump fee shall apply to persons not occupying an RV space.
(b)
Payment of fees.
(1)
Due date for each rate period shall be the first day of the rate period. A late fee of 20 percent shall be charged on all accounts not paid by the due date.
(2)
Monthly rates are restricted to payment of one rate period at a time.
(3)
Fees not paid by the due date shall subject the user to immediate eviction. Users who are paying late must bring the account up to date, pay the late fee and make payment for any new period requested.
(4)
No refunds will be given for the balance of unused days after the vehicle has been removed from the park, except in the case of critical illness or death of the user or his/her immediate family including self, spouse, child, or parent. Refund shall apply to any balance from the date of notification until the end of the prepaid rental period.
(c)
Restrictions.
(1)
Use rates includes use of the laundry room, and site electric, water, sewer and cable hookups only.
(2)
Use of other Galloway-Hammond Recreation Center facilities is subject to all applicable usage fees.
(3)
No porches, structures, fences, outbuildings, or additions other than those manufactured as a component of the recreational vehicle or manufactured exclusively for use on a recreational vehicle will be allowed.
(4)
Wheels and tires must remain on the RV at all times and must be maintained in good working condition.
(5)
User shall be responsible for any damage to facilities, including but not limited to, laundry facilities, pavement, utility hookup equipment and grills.
(6)
Smoking is prohibited in all city owned facilities.
(7)
Use shall be subject to the rules, policies and procedures of Galloway-Hammond Recreational Vehicle Park as amended from time to time.
(8)
No mail or delivery services will be provided. Users wishing to receive local mail must contact the United States Post Office or private mail box carrier to arrange mail and delivery services.
(9)
The city reserves the city's police powers to exclude or require removal of those in violation of the city's recreational use policies.
(Ord. No. 2007-26, § 2, 10-9-07; Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 1, 2-14-12; Ord. No. 2012-13, § 1, 3-27-12)
Sec. 74-4. - Community center rates.#
(a)
The following categories shall be established.
(1)
Private/nonprofit—Any renter not considered commercial.
(2)
Commercial—Events held by commercial organizations and individuals for commercial purposes.
(b)
The following rental rates shall be established.
(1)
Rates per day:
Items Private/Nonprofit Commercial Deposit
Small room 100.00 200.00 1,000.00
Large room 400.00 800.00 1,000.00
Kitchen (with facility rental only) 75.00 200.00
Entire facility (includes kitchen) 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Alcohol deposit 1,000.00
Stage (12'×24' max) 100.00 200.00
Dance Floor (30'×30') 100.00 200.00
(Includes setup/takedown)
Rental of table cloths Cleaning costs plus 50 percent
(2)
Nonprofit shall mean any local, state, or federal government, agency, group, or organizations with legal nonprofit status registered with the federal or state government.
(3)
For purposes of this subsection a day shall be from 6:00 a.m. until 5:59 a.m. the following morning.
(Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08)
Sec. 74-5. - Delaware Springs Golf Course.#
(a)
Clubhouse rental. The clubhouse at the golf course is eligible for rental, subject to availability, for a rental fee of $200.00 per day and a $100.00 deposit.
(b)
Council members. City council members, while serving on the council, shall receive a discount on services of the lesser of:
(1)
Twenty percent; or
(2)
The maximum discount allowable as a qualified employee discount for services in accordance with IRS regulations.
(c)
Lifetime memberships. All previous lifetime memberships are hereby repealed.
(Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08; Ord. No. 2013-04, § 2, 4-9-13)
Sec. 74-6. - Other city facilities.#
(a)
Hamilton Creek Park Pavilion and Gazebo. The Hamilton Creek Park Pavilion and Gazebo may be rented on a daily basis at a rate of $100.00 per day, plus a reservation/damage deposit of $100.00 per day.
(b)
Burnet Meeting Center. The Burnet Meeting Center, at 303 E. Jackson, may be rented on an daily basis at a rate of $35.00 per day subject to the following:
(1)
The center shall be used for business and training meetings only;
(2)
A damage deposit of $100.00 per day shall be required.
(3)
The Center shall be subject to rules, policies and procedures as set by the city from time to time.
(c)
Wallace Riddell Park Pavilion. The Wallace Riddell Park Pavilion may be rented on a daily basis at a rate of $100.00 per day, plus a reservation/damage deposit of $100.00 per day.
(d)
Escamilla Pavilion. The Escamilla Pavilion at Galloway Hammond Park may be rented on a daily basis at a rate of $100.00 per day, plus a reservation/damage deposit of $100.00 per day.
(e)
Sports Fields. Sports fields in all city parks may be rented by athletic teams on an hourly basis pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
(1)
Definitions.
a.
In this subsection the term "athletic team" shall mean a team organized to promote mutual interest and to compete among themselves in outdoor sports including but not limited to football, soccer, baseball, softball, rugby, lacrosse and field hockey.
b.
In this subsection the term "league" shall mean a group of athletic teams organized to promote mutual interest and compete during a "season" as defined by the league.
c.
In this subsection the term "season" shall mean a period of times that league athletic teams compete against each other for a specific number of games.
d.
In this subsection the term "tournament" shall mean a competition, other than seasonal competition, between four or more league or non-league athletic teams.
e.
In this subsection the term "non-profit" shall mean an organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
f.
In this subsection the term "youth league" shall mean a league whose participants are 18 years of age or younger.
(2)
Rental rates.
a.
Rental rates per field. The following rental rates per field shall apply:
Monday—
Friday Saturday—
Sunday
Burnet Based Non-Profit Youth Leagues (volunteer coaches and staff only, including the YMCA) $5.00 per hour $10.00 per hour
Non-Profit Youth Leagues $10.00 per hour $15.00 per hour
All other Leagues or Athletic Teams $15.00 per hour $20.00 per hour
Tournament play Monday—Thursday = $20.00 per hour,
Friday = $150.00 per day $150.00 per day
b.
Lighting. A fee of $10.00 per hour per field shall be assessed for lighting usage on any field.
c.
Concession stands. Concession stands may be rented for a fee of $50.00 per day for tournaments. This fee shall not apply to league use of concession stands.
(3)
Scheduling of fields. In order to ensure the maximum beneficial use of city owned fields and other related facilities to the general public, the city manager may adopt scheduling policies and procedures to give priority in scheduling to the city based (including the YMCA) leagues or tournaments, and/or leagues or tournaments with the longest continuous use of city fields or highest enrollment. Such policies may include giving priority to youth leagues, requiring scheduling meetings between organizations to eliminate conflicts or maximize field usage, and/or other requirements to maximize beneficial use of the fields.
(4)
Insurance. In order to rent a sports field a league, tournament, or non-league athletic team, shall maintain and provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000.00 for each occurrence and not less than $500,000.00 in the aggregate, and with property damage limits of not less than $100,000.00 for each occurrence and not less than $100,000.00 in the aggregate with an insurance company licensed to do business in the state by the state insurance commission or any successor agency that has a rating with best rate carriers of at least an A- or above, and the policy shall name the city as an additional insured. The city manager, or the city manager's designee is authorized, but not required, to modify this requirement in cases were the tournament renting the field or fields, is not affiliated with a national, regional or state governing body.
(5)
Field preparation. Upon request, the city shall provide striping and setup of fields for a fee of $20.00 per baseball field and $50.00 per football or soccer field. However, the city will waive this field preparation fee for leagues if the league rents the field for an average of ten or more hours per week. Baseball fields will be striped once per week and football or soccer fields will be striped once every other week for leagues receiving this waiver. Renters may not, chalk, paint, or otherwise mark on any field or city property without express consent of the city.
(6)
Sponsorships. Leagues or tournaments may affix banners to the dugout during games. All banners must be removed upon completion of the game or tournament.
(7)
Field rental deposits. All field rentals under this subsection shall require deposits as follows:
a.
Youth leagues. Rental of fields by youth leagues shall require a reservation deposit equal to 50 percent of the total rental fee to reserve the field(s). The reservation deposit shall be automatically forfeited if rental is cancelled less than 14 days prior to the rental date. All rental fees must be paid in-full prior to use.
b.
Others. All field rentals, other than youth leagues, shall require full payment of the rental fees at the time of reservation, which shall also serve as a reservation deposit. The reservation deposit shall be automatically forfeited if rental is cancelled less than 14 days prior to the rental date. A damage deposit of $100.00 will be required for each field rented at the time of reservation.
c.
Rain-outs. Cancellation of a rental by the city due to rain-outs, or other conditions preventing the use of the field, shall not constitute cancellation by the renter and shall not be subject to forfeiture of reservation deposits. Rental fees due to such cancellations shall be refunded or used for alternate rental dates, at the discretion of the renter.
(f)
Alcohol. Alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted at city owned fields when the field(s) are being rented by a youth league. An alcohol deposit of $500.00 will be required for any event allowing the use of alcohol during rental.
(g)
Administration. The city manager is authorized to develop administrative rules to facilitate the efficient implementation of this section and protect the best interest of the city.
(Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08; Ord. No. 2013-23, § 1, 12-10-13)
Sec. 74-7. - Alcohol use at city facilities.#
(a)
Events at city facilities requiring a rental fee to reserve, and where alcohol is anticipated to be present are subject to the following:
(1)
Whether alcohol is provided to, or brought by, attendees, city police officers (or other security personnel as approved by the city chief of police when city police officers are unavailable) must be in attendance.
(2)
The renting party shall be responsible for the cost of providing security and shall be paid directly to the security provider.
(3)
The number of law enforcement personnel required shall be determined by the chief of police in accordance with the nature of the event and the number of expected participants.
(4)
Upon renting the facility, the renting party is required to contract the city police department to schedule security. Failure to provide for security when alcohol is present at an event shall result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
(Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08)
Sec. 74-8. - City affiliated events.#
The city manager is authorized to provide waivers, discounts and adjustments for use of city facilities by city departments and for city affiliated events.
(Ord. No. 2008-12, § 2, 6-24-08)
Sec. 74-9. - Park hours of operation.#
(a)
The city parks described as, Haley Nelson Park, Galloway Hammond Park, Wallace Riddell Park, Live Oak Park, Hamilton Creek Park and any other current or future parks dedicated to, owned or operated by the city, are governed by this chapter and shall be open to the general public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(b)
In case of an emergency, or for other good cause, a park, or any part thereof, may be closed to the public by a city official.
(c)
Any exceptions to the requirements of this section must be submitted to the city manager, or his or her designee, for review and authorization.
(Ord. No. 2012-18, § 1, 7-10-12)
Sec. 74-10. - Reserved.#
Sec. 74-11. - Animals in city parks.#
(a)
Ducks, fish, and indigenous animals residing in the park.
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3) immediately below, it is unlawful to kill, injure, harass, or remove any duck, or other species of wild bird or any indigenous mammal, amphibian, or reptile inhabiting a city park.
(2)
Fishing is permitted in Hamilton Creek Park, subject to compliance with all state and city laws and regulations.
(3)
Upon authorization of the city manager, a city employee or agent may take reasonable and necessary action to remove or eradicate animals presenting a potential danger to the public or a city park's ecosystem.
(b)
Dogs. Dogs are allowed in city parks subject to the following:
(1)
Dogs must be on a leash at all times while in a city park.
(2)
Any person walking a dog is responsible for the animal(s) at all times and shall have the animal(s) under control at all times while in a city park.
(3)
All dogs must have a valid license and current vaccinations; and must wear a collar with vaccinations and license tags.
(4)
It shall be unlawful to bring a dog into a city park showing aggressive behavior towards people or other animals.
(5)
It shall be unlawful to bring a dog into a city park and permit or allow the dog to defecate therein unless the owner or the person having control or custody of the dog immediately removes, and properly disposes of the feces.
(c)
Equine.
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) immediately below, horseback riding shall be unlawful in any city park.
(2)
Horseback riding may be allowed in a city park provided the activity is associated with a city sponsored or approved event, and city council explicitly authorized horseback riding in a city park or city parks by ordinance, resolution, or minute order.
(d)
Other domesticated, indigenousness,or exotic animals. Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) above it shall be unlawful for any person to bring any species of domesticated indigenousness, or exotic animals into any city park.
(Ord. No. 2022-31, § 1, 6-14-22)
Secs. 74-12—74-30. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE II. - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD#
Sec. 74-31. - Parks and recreation advisory board created.#
There is hereby authorized to be created a city parks and recreation advisory board. The board shall be composed of seven residents of the city.
(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 2, 6-9-09)
Sec. 74-32. - Appointment and terms of office.#
Members of the board shall be appointed by the city council. Said board members shall receive no compensation. Board members shall serve for a term of two years; provided, however, the first appointments to the parks and recreation advisory board shall consist of four individuals appointed for terms of two years and three individuals appointed for terms of one year. Subsequent appointments shall be for two-year terms. Members shall be chosen from among such persons concerned with and interested in the development of parks and recreation facilities, services, and programs in the city. Members must be at least 18 years of age. The city council may appoint one of its own members to act as liaison between the advisory board and council.
(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 3, 6-9-09)
Sec. 74-33. - Removal.#
Members of the parks and recreation advisory board may be removed by a majority vote of the city council for neglect of duty, conflict of interest, malfeasance in office or other just cause, or for unexcused absence for more than three consecutive regular meetings or any other combination of absences the city council finds has or will prevent them from effectively performing their duties on the board. The decision of the city council shall be final and there shall be no appeal there from.
(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 4, 6-9-09)
Sec. 74-34. - Vacancies.#
Vacancies, occurring other than through the expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointments as provided in this article.
(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 5, 6-9-09)
Sec. 74-35. - Meetings.#
A majority of the parks and recreation advisory board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any motion. (1)
The parks and recreation advisory board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of its business.
(2)
The parks and recreation advisory board shall provide for a regular meeting schedule, including time, place and frequency of meetings as necessary. All meetings shall be open to the public, in accordance with the open meetings act.
(3)
The parks and recreation staff shall be advisory to the board.
(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 6, 6-9-09)
Sec. 74-36. - Duties and responsibilities.#
The parks and recreation advisory board shall act in an advisory capacity to the parks and recreation director, city manager and city council. The board shall be responsible for providing guidance and direction concerning matters as defined in the adopted by-laws approved by the city council from time-to-time.
(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 7, 6-9-09)
ARTICLE III. - GOLF COURSE#
Footnotes:
--- (2) --- Editor's note— Ord. No. 2012-23, § 2, adopted Aug. 14, 2012, enacted provisions which did not specify manner of inclusion. To preserve the style of this Code, said provisions have been included herein as Ch. 22, Art. II, § 74-38.
Sec. 74-37. - Definitions.#
In this article the terms in italics below shall have the definitions that follow:
Administrator shall mean the city manager or the person the city manager designates to administer this article.
Cart fee shall mean the fee for use of a public cart.
Dynamic pricing shall mean an adjustment to the rates established in this article as follows: •
a decrease of up to fifty (50) percent of the rates established in this article, which may be applied at any time to encourage golf course utilization during lower-demand periods; and
•
an increase of up to fifty (50) percent of the rates established in this article, which may be applied only on Holidays, as defined herein, to manage utilization and maximize revenue potential during high-volume periods.
First responder shall mean a law enforcement, fire protection, or emergency medical services employee or volunteer as defined in V.T.C.A. Government Code§ 421.095(1).
Golf cart shall mean a motorized or electric powered vehicle manufactured for the purpose of transporting golfers and equipment on the golf course.
Holiday(s) shall mean an official holiday as adopted in the City of Burnet Personnel Policy. When a holiday falls on a Friday or a Monday, the immediately adjacent Saturday and Sunday shall also be recognized as holidays.
Juniors shall mean a person 18 years of age or younger, or a member of the Burnet High School golf team.
Private cart shall mean a privately owned golf cart.
Promotional rates shall mean a discount of the rates established by this article, up to 50 percent, to promote a special event or activity.
Public cart shall mean a golf cart that is the property of the city.
Seniors shall mean a person 60 years of age or older.
Trail fee shall mean the fee for use of a private cart on the golf course.
Weekday shall mean Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (does not include Friday).
Weekend shall mean Saturday, or Sunday and holidays.
(Ord. No. 2021-06, § 2, 2-23-21; Ord. No. 2026-05, § 2, 2-24-26)
Sec. 74-38. - Golf course rates.#
(a)
Daily rates. Rates established for use of the golf course do not include applicable sales tax and are as follows:
GREEN FEES Weekday Rate
(Monday—Thursday) Weekend/Holiday Rate****
(Friday—Sunday)
18 Holes* $38.00 $53.00
9 Holes (after 1 p.m.)** $22.00 $30.00
Twilight Rate*** $22.00 $30.00
* Seniors, juniors, active-military, City of Burnet residents (must reside within the incorporated city limits), and first responders shall receive a $5.00 discount off 18-hole rates. Discounts do not apply to twilight rates, discounted rates, and may not be combined.
** Seniors, juniors, active-military, City of Burnet residents (must reside within the incorporated city limits), and first responders shall receive a $2.00 discount off 9-hole rates. Discounts do not apply to twilight rates or discounted rates, and may not be combined. 9-hole rates are not available before 1:00 p.m. on any day of the week.
*** Twilight Rates may apply at any time after 1:00 p.m., the beginning time of which shall be determined by the City Manager, or designee, and may vary based on available daylight, seasonal conditions, and safe course operations, to manage utilization and maximize revenue potential during low-volume periods.
Children 14 years of age and under shall receive a free green fee and cart during twilight hours with a paying adult (one child for each paying adult). Members of the BCISD junior high and high school golf teams shall receive a free green fee and one range bucket during twilight hours (cart not included). The free round must be played with a golf coach or responsible adult over the age of 21. Any additional range buckets will be charged at the standard rate.
**** Walking is not permitted before 1:00 p.m. on Weekends or Holidays. RANGE BALLS* Rate
Standard Rate $9.24
Junior Rate $3.69
* Sales tax not included CART/TRAIL FEES
The Cart Fees for use of a Public Cart are:
Cart 18 Holes—per person* $20.00
Cart 9 Holes—per person* $17.00
Twilight Cart—per person* $16.00
Private Cart Trail Fee—per cart 9 or 18 Holes $17.00
*Sales tax not included
All players who use a city owned cart must pay a cart fee. Anyone over the age of 14 riding in a city-owned cart not playing shall be required to pay the applicable cart fee. All carts including both city-owned and private carts shall in accordance with state law, only be operated by a licensed driver over the age of 18.
All players who use a private cart must pay a trail fee.
(b)
Annual dues and monthly rates.
The following rates are charged to permit play in lieu of posted daily rates*. ANNUAL DUES*
(12 Month Commitment) NON
COMMITMENT
Type Annual
Payment Semi-annual
Payment Monthly
Payment Monthly
Payment**
Single $ 1,364.00 $ 716.00 $ 126.00 $ 158.00
Spouse $ 682.00 $ 358.00 $ 63.00 $ 79.00
Junior $ 456.00 $ 240.00 $ 43.00 $ 55.00
Trail Fee—Single Cart $ 728.00 $ 383.00 $ 68.00 $ 85.00
Trail Fee—Second Cart $ 364.00 $ 192.00 $ 34.00 $ 43.00
Cart Storage—Single Stall*** $ 642.00 $ 337.00 $ 60.00 $ 76.00
Cart Storage—Second Stall*** $ 321.00 $ 168.00 $ 30.00 $ 38.00
Cart Rental—Single Cart*** $ 1,222.00 $ 642.00 $ 112.00 $ 140.00
Cart Rental—Second Cart*** $ 611.00 $ 321.00 $ 56.00 $ 70.00
* When player commits to a 12-month program (October through September of the current year).
** The non-commitment rate applies to players who wish to pay a monthly rate but do not want to commit to a 12-month program. The non-commitment rate is based on calendar months and cannot be prorated.
***Does not include sales tax.
(c)
Player development program (PDP). Provides for unlimited range ball use for the month. Rates are based on a per calendar month and cannot be prorated.
Player Development Program (PDP)* Rate
One Month of Unlimited Range Ball Use $ 69.99
*Sales tax not included
ANNUAL DUES AND MONTHLY RATES: • Spouse rate only applies to spouse of annual dues and monthly single player.
• Annual and monthly dues are non-transferable.
• Annual dues player must commit to 12-month program (October through September) of the current fiscal year to be eligible for semi-annual or monthly payments.
• Second cart must be owned and/or operated by the spouse or minor child of the single player.
• New annual dues players who join after the beginning of the fiscal year and have not been an annual dues player in the last 12 months, shall be eligible to enroll on the semi-annual or monthly payment plan for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
• Annual dues and monthly players may be subject to designated tee times as established by the administrator.
• Annual dues players and monthly players who use a private cart must pay a trail fee.
• Annual dues players and monthly players who use a city owned cart must pay a cart fee.
• In the event an annual dues player is unable to play for a period of 30 consecutive days or more due to an illness or injury, then with medical verification of said illness or injury, the administrator shall have the authority to suspend, or in the event of pre-payment refund, that portion of the fees incurred during the period of absence.
• Residents of the City of Burnet shall be eligible to receive a ten percent discount off of annual, semi-annual and monthly dues upon showing proof of residency.
• Annual 3% increase. The rates provided for in section 74-38 (b) (entitled "annual dues and monthly rates") shall automatically increase by 3% per year on October 1 st of each year subject the following: • No later than September 1 st each year the city manager may survey rates charged by golf courses in Burnet County and in any or all of the following counties: Llano, San Saba, Lampasas, Bell County, Williamson, Travis, Blanco, and Gillespie Counties; and
• Should the city manager find a 3% increase would put the city's course at a competitive disadvantage with golf course in the surrounding areas he may direct that increase be less than 3% or there be no increase for that fiscal year; provided the city manager makes a written finding to that effect and forwards such finding to the city council within three (3) business days after he directs the 3% fee increase be reduced or not implemented.
(d)
General rate provisions.
(1)
The administrator, as he or she may reasonably determine to be in the best interest of the city, is authorized to do any of the following:
a.
Establish promotional rates and implement dynamic pricing to effectively manage utilization and income generation of the golf course; and
b.
Establish player programs as the administrator finds appropriate; and
c.
Establish fees and charges for other goods and services not specifically established by ordinance.
(2)
This article does not constitute an offer of contract between the city and any person and shall not be construed as such.
(3)
Payment of a fee or dues as prescribed by this article gives the payer a license to use the golf course which is revocable, without refund, by the administrator for violation of any law, ordinance or golf course administrative rule.
(Ord. No. 2012-23, § 2, 8-14-12; Ord. No. 2015-20, § 2, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 2015-22, § 2, 10-27-15; Ord. No. 2020-06, § 2, 3-24-20; Ord. No. 2021-06, § 2, 2-23-21; Ord. No. 2022-42, § 2, 9-27-22; Ord. No. 2023-32, § 2, 7-25-23; Ord. No. 2024-09, § 2, 4-23-24; Ord. No. 2024-33, § 2, 9-10-24; Ord. No. 2024-42, § 2, 9-24-24; Ord. No. 2025-19, § 2, 4-22-25; Ord. No. 2025-38, § 2, 9-9-25; Ord. No. 2025-42, § 2, 9-23-25; Ord. No. 2026-05, § 3, 2-24-26)
Sec. 74-39. - Delaware Springs pavilion rental rates and regulations.#
The Delaware Springs Golf Course Pavilion ("Pavilion") shall be available for rental at a daily or hourly rate subject to availability as follows: (1)
Rental fees.
a.
Daily rental fee shall be $500.00 per day with a damage deposit of $250.00.
b.
Hourly rental fee shall be $75.00 per hour with a $250.00 damage deposit. Hourly rental shall be subject to the following:
i.
Minimum rental shall be for two hours.
ii.
Set-up fee for hourly rental shall be $100.00 if set up is requested.
c.
Annual dues payers may receive up to one free rental of the pavilion per year for up to two hours for a birthday party of the annual dues payer, their spouse, or their minor child; or for an anniversary party for the annual dues payer and their spouse.
(2)
There shall be no fees or deposits for the Pavilion when, in the sole discretion of the city, the use of the Pavilion is necessary for a golf tournament.
(3)
Events shall begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and end no later than 10:00 p.m.
(Ord. No. 2016-06, § 2, 3-22-16; Ord. No. 2021-06, § 2, 2-23-21)
Sec. 74-40. - Administrative rules.#
The city manager is authorized to develop rules to effectively administer the operations of the course, facilitate the efficient implementation of this article, provide an inviting golfing experience, and protect the best interest of the city.
(Ord. No. 2016-06, § 2, 3-22-16; Ord. No. 2021-06, § 2, 2-23-21)