It has come to our attention that there is a possibility of raising the pickleball and tennis court fees to $150. This represents a 50% increase from last year and a doubling of the fees compared to previous years. We respectfully request that the fee not be increased. Although we appreciate the improvements made to the courts, we believe that the substantial taxes we already pay should allow for only a nominal fee for court use. Paying 50% more than last year does not seem justified under these circumstances.

Over the past years, we have been paying high fees for courts that were in poor condition. The recent renovations have brought the courts up to the standard of those in Margate. It is worth noting that Margate only charges $100 for court use, and their tax rate is 50% lower than that of Ventnor.

Additionally, other new recreational facilities provided in the area, like the basketball courts, do not require participants to pay fees. This raises questions about the fairness of imposing such a significant increase for pickleball and tennis courts. Please reconsider the increase