ORANGE BEACH — In an ongoing effort to raise revenue, the City Council is contemplating a new rate plan at the Recreation Center.
Since the facility opened in early 2003, Orange Beach has charged residents only $20 a year for membership. A comparable annual membership to the city-owned David L. Bodenhamer Center in Gulf Shores costs $240.
Under a plan proposed this week by Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, the city would charge $50 for the single annual membership and charge a flat fee of $100 for a family no matter how large. Kennon has also proposed new, reduced monthly rates geared toward part-time residents and memberships for people who work in or live near Orange Beach.
Council members Jeff Silvers and Joni Blalock said that while they didn't have much problem with the $30 increase, they were concerned the council wasn't giving residents enough notice. As such a public hearing has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in advance of the 6 p.m. council meeting at which the proposal could be considered.
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