City Finance Director Kyle Lester said the decision follows a national trend of removing late fees. The late fee removal applies to all materials, such as books, magazines, DVDs, discs and educational materials, according to a document provided as part of the City Council's July 6 work session.
Lester said the removal of the fees has already been included in the fiscal year 2022-23 budget and will mean about a $6,000 reduction in revenue.
The library has been preparing for this change with its automatic renewal system. Assistant City Manager Mark Wood said library materials are now continually renewed until placed on hold by another person.
Colleyville will also be changing the rental rates for the Colleyville Center. The Saturday weekend rate for the event venue will be increased from $3,000 to $4,000. The Friday and Sunday rate will be increased from $2,500 to $3,000, according to the work session presentation.
Lester said the changes were made out of “inflationary concern” for the cost of services.
Colleyville-based nonprofits and civic organizations will have an increased discount for Saturday rentals at the Colleyville Center. These organizations previously received a 50% discount on Friday and Sunday and a 20% discount on Saturday. Now, Saturday’s discount will be 50%, according to discussions.
In the work session, Mayor Bobby Lindamood said the city will look into removing the entire cost for Colleyville-based nonprofit and civic organizations through credits given after service. Lindamood said he thought it was “warranted” to reduce the costs for organizations that “Colleyville holds dear to our hearts.”
“Why not help those that are here in the community that are actually making a difference in Colleyville,” Lindamood said.
More information about Colleyville's fees and charges for city services can be found here.
