City council has made it easier for groups hosting an event to get their rental fees waived. 

Last week the Waiving of Fees Policy was amended to add that the Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture shall have the authority to waive fees for any group or organization up to a maximum of $250.

The amendment came as a recommendation from the Recreation and Community Services Committee, as a way to speed up the approval process for smaller fee amounts, as council was always required to approve the waiving of fees.

Groups will still need to meet the guidelines set out in the policy, and the waived funds will continue to be recorded.