Baguio gov’t eyes B’ham Park rental fee increase

BAGUIO CITY – The city government plans to increase the rental fees for the various concessionaires at Burnham Park.

            

Mayor Mauricio Domogan on Monday said the city needs to update the schedule of fees for businesses operating at the park to generate more fund for its upkeep and management.

            

The schedule of fees has also been outdated and the rates are now way below par if compared to the prevailing rates at the central business district.

            

The mayor said initial feedbacks indicated that most of the businesses operating at the park including the boating, bicycle and food stall concessionaires are receptive to the proposed adjustment in rental rates save for a number who are opposed.

           

He said negotiations are also ongoing for the increase in the monthly rental of the Ganza and Solibao restaurants from P5,000 to possibly P37,000.

            

The mayor said a dialogue will be conducted with the businessmen to iron out the new rates.