REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF BIG BEAR VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 23, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
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Waiver of Big Bear Alpine Zoo Admission Fees for County Employee Appreciation Month
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District:
1. Find that waiving the admission fees for County employees and their immediate family members, for County Employee Appreciation Month at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, from May 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024, will serve the public purpose of promoting enhanced communication among employees and improve employee morale throughout the County, and expressing gratitude for the dedicated service provided by County employees.
2. Approve the waiver of admission fees for County employees and their immediate family members during the County Employee Appreciation Month at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, from May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Based on an estimated total of 1,500 fee waivers for San Bernardino County (County) employees and their immediate family members, at an average cost of $14 per person, the amount of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo (BBAZ) admission fee revenue not realized during County Employee Appreciation Month would be $21,000. However, it is expected that this loss of attendance revenue would be offset by the proceeds from concessions and the sale of gift shop merchandise to County employees and their family members.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The County has periodically held appreciation days to provide employees and their immediate family members with an opportunity to c...
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