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Patch Answers: Who Pays for Lights at Cardines Field During Rugby Practice?

Patch Answers: Who pays for the lights when the rugby team has their weekly practice at Cardines Field?

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Reader Sal Cordiero asked, “Who pays for the lights when the rugby team has their weekly practice at Cardines Field?” 

We looked to City Manager Jane Howington for answer.  

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“Groups using Cardines Field are required to cover costs associated,” she explained. Below is a cost structure for the rugby team:

If the team is the only event that night, the costs to use the facility from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. are:

Facility use: $50  
Lights (1.5 hrs @ $15/hr): $30
Attendant (3 hr min. @ $15/hr):  $39 
Total: $119


If the practice takes place after another event, there is a savings (because of minimums):

Facility use: $50  
Lights (2 hrs. @ $15/hr): $20
Attendant (1.5 hrs. @ $15/hr):  $19.50
Total: $89.50

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