Youth athletics participation fee ordinance (26-1151)
Summary
An ordinance would set a participation fee for people playing in athletic programs at city parks and facilities, plus an extra non-resident fee for people living outside city limits. A public hearing was scheduled on the second reading.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Creates new fees for program participants, with higher fees for non-residents.
The city's parks and recreation funding, and possibly resident ratepayers if non-resident fees offset costs.
Families who play in city athletic leagues, particularly non-residents facing an added fee.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 10, 2026
An ordinance would set a participation fee for people playing in athletic programs at city parks and facilities, plus an extra non-resident fee for people living outside city limits. A public hearing was scheduled on the second reading.
Board of Commissioners - Aug 13, 2026
A new ordinance would charge a participation fee for people playing in city-run athletic programs and add an extra fee for non-residents. Families signing kids up for leagues could see new costs.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Jul 28, 2026
A proposed ordinance would charge every youth sports player $25 plus a $75 non-resident privilege fee — $100 total for out-of-city families. League leaders say the increase could gut leagues that are roughly 80% non-resident, while city officials argue residents should not subsidize outside players who don't pay local property taxes. A commission study session is set for August 13.
Board of Commissioners - Jul 9, 2026
A first reading of a proposal to charge fees for playing in city athletic programs — plus an extra fee for people living outside the city limits. This would directly hit families' budgets for youth and adult sports.
General - Jun 11, 2026
The board discussed rules for letting people who live outside Goodlettsville join city recreation programs. This affects program access, fees, and costs for residents.
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