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ยง2-14 Recreation Center Membership Fees
a. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- Recreation Center
- "Recreation Center" shall mean a building or structure located within property under the jurisdiction of the Department, with the primary purpose of providing recreational programming and other community activities.
- Adult Membership Fee
- "Adult Membership Fee" shall mean the membership fee for use of recreation centers in a particular class (i.e. Recreation Center With an Indoor Pool, Recreation Center Without Indoor Pool) ) for all patrons who are eighteen (18) to sixty-two (62) years of age, not including session fees, except for patrons who otherwise qualify for the Senior Citizen Membership Fee. Membership includes, but is not limited to, use of fitness equipment, indoor pools and computer resource centers.
- Senior Citizen Membership Fee
- "Senior Citizen Membership Fee" shall mean the membership fee for use of recreation centers in a particular class (i.e. Recreation Center With an Indoor Pool, Recreation Center Without Indoor Pool) for all patrons sixty-two (62) years of age and over, not including session fees. However, current Recreation Center Members who as of the effective date of this rule are fifty-five (55) to sixty-two (62) years of age and who seek to renew their Membership may continue to do so at the Senior Citizen Membership Fee rate, provided such renewals takes place prior to any expiration date. Membership includes, but is not limited to, use of fitness equipment, indoor pools and computer resource centers.
- Child Membership Fee
- "Child Membership Fee" shall mean the membership fee for use of recreation centers in a particular class (i.e. Recreation Center With an Indoor Pool, Recreation Center Without Indoor Pool) for all patrons under eighteen (18) years of age, not including session fees. Membership includes, but is not limited to, use of fitness equipment, indoor pools and computer resource centers.
- Recreation Center Without Indoor Pool
- "Recreation Center Without Indoor Pool" shall include all recreation centers without indoor pools, including, but not limited to the following recreation centers: Hunts Point Recreation Center, Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, Von King Recreation Center, Sunset Recreation Center, Red Hook Recreation Center, J.H. Wright Recreation Center, Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, Al Smith Recreation Center, Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Sorrentino Recreation Center, Cromwell Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, St. James Recreation Center, Faber Recreation Center, Lyons Recreation Center, Al Oerter Recreation Center, and Owen Dolan Recreation Center.
- Recreation Center With Indoor Pool
- "Recreation Center With Indoor Pool" shall include all recreation centers with indoor pools, including, but not limited to the following recreation centers: St. Mary's Recreation Center, Brownsville Recreation Center, Metropolitan Pool Recreation Center, St. John's Recreation Center, Asser Levy Recreation Center, Hansborough Recreation Center, Recreation Center 54, Recreation Center 59, Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center, Chelsea Recreation Center, and Roy Wilkins Recreation Center.
- Session Fees
- "Session Fees" shall mean all fees associated with specific instructor-led courses including, but not limited to the following activities: aerobic classes, martial arts instruction, music lessons, and yoga classes.
b. No person shall use any recreation center and/or participate in activities requiring the payment of a session fee as defined in this section unless such person has paid the applicable annual membership fee set forth in subdivision (c) of this section in addition to any applicable session fees.
c. Recreation Center Membership Fee Schedules as of July 1, 2011.
The Commissioner shall charge a recreation center member subject to these provisions the amount set forth in the following schedule for an annual membership. Such annual membership does not include session fees.
| Type of Recreation Center | Child Membership fee | Adult Membership fee | Senior Citizen Membership Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Center with Indoor Pool | $0 | $150 | $25 |
| Recreation Center without Indoor Pool | $0 | $100 | $25 |
d. Session Fees
1. Session fees will be set pursuant to the following schedule:
| Type of Recreation Center | Session Fee (Maximum) |
|---|---|
| Recreation Center with Indoor Pool | $10-$100 |
| Recreation Center without Indoor Pool | $10-$100 |
2. Factors for Determination of Session Fees. In determing the amount of the session fees pursuant to the schedule above, the following factors shall be taken into consideration:
- the length of the course
- the number of scheduled classes
- the skill required for the instructor
- the expected number of participants
- such other information as the Commissioner deems relevant
