Commission discusses residency‑based pricing for city sports registration

Commissioners reviewed sports registration fees and asked whether the city should charge nonresidents a higher rate. One commissioner noted Lynn Haven currently has among the lowest municipal sports fees and that neighboring Callaway charges differently for residents and nonresidents.
Parks staff said the department does not currently require proof of residency and that a modest differential (often about $5) might be considered. Commissioners discussed whether to implement changes immediately or include them in next year’s fee schedule; one commissioner said it would be reasonable to examine differential pricing for the following year.
No fee change was adopted in the provided excerpt; staff suggested evaluating residency verification and rate structures for future schedules.