Author Topic: $5.00 Parks Fee Effective Oct 09 (Read 8070 times)

dbllunger · « **on:** October 13, 2009, 10:20:06 AM »

We have been waiting and it is finally here. Starting this Oct the state is automatically adding a $5.00 donation to your vehicle tabs. You have to ask to have your donation removed or it is added in. A DOL employee told me that they were told expressly "Do not ask the person if they want to remove the State Park donation." from Olympia. Personally I just opted out for their first $10.00, and will for the other upcoming $50 bucks that I so gladly donated by choice of the politicians.

Crunchy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:21:56 AM »

I dont mind paying the 5 bucks, but ask dont just take

huntnphool · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:22:48 AM »

Great, I have a couple cars to license this month, I will check to see if its on there.

huntnphool · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:23:09 AM »

Do you have a link to any official notice?

dbllunger · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2009, 12:16:46 PM »

No link, and it has been kept very quiet after it was approved. Questions number is (360) 902-8500 for the Parks Commission. I called and told them what I thought of it and how they snuck it. They just referred me to my legislator and did not have a comment section or way to pass on how I felt. It is on there, and just automatically added into your total due. This is on all DOL registrations (Boat, ATV, Trailers, etc.) not just your car. Also added another $2.00 to your personalized plates, but it still goes to DFW to spend on Wildlife Rehab. This came up the first of the year to cover the overspending. I have been watching and talking with a local DOL person since this was going to happen. I also agree it should be my choice to donate or not. This is simply taking and is very offensive they took in hopes people will miss it. I will give nothing due to the tactic employed.

sisu · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2009, 05:29:20 PM »

Well ain't that just special. What really gets my dander up is Long Lake or Lake Spokane. Once Labor Day rolls around it is the most private PUBLIC lake I've ever seen. Now they roll another 5 bucks in and we still have a PRIVATE PUBLIC LAKE that has a series of public dams on it for power and to create recreation for the PUBLIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PolarBear · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2009, 05:43:35 PM »

I informed my wife about it a month or so ago after she had already payed them all. It cost us an extra $65 in involuntary racketeering fees! F-ing state!!!!!!

yelp · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2009, 06:32:18 PM »

I think this is a way to get back from the parking fee they put in place a few years back and then had to take away..I am sure the money would be put to good use, but ask me if I want to donate don't take it or make it automatic.

PolarBear · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2009, 06:35:04 PM »

It does not go towards parks, it gets thrown into the general fund like all other "specified" fees. That way it is easier to piss away with no accountability.

huntnphool · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:00:41 PM »

I have been looking and cant find anything official explaining this anywhere, help!!!

huntnphool · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:03:37 PM »

Here it is.

http://www.parks.wa.gov/donations/

benbo30 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:08:31 PM »

the only way i am willing to pay this is if it really goes to what they say it will go to , not to fricken pay off grequires spending habit

wolfbait · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2009, 02:10:29 PM »

Great post, thank you for the info.

Al Bundy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:21:08 PM »

I just renewed my tags yesterday and opted out of the fee. We camp at Beacon Rock State Park at least once a year which cost $21 a night and always go for at least four nights. I don't mind paying that fee since the park is clean, quiet, well maintained and I'm prepared to pay it, but to sneak in a fee is *censored*.

Oh, one other thing with the licensing, they charge an extra $20 to keep your original plates. It's due to the "custom printing" of getting your same number. If you take the new plates with new numbers, it doesn't cost extra. I took the cheaper route, but after thinking about it I'm going to have to call around and update that info with insurance and everyone else.

blindpig · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2009, 03:49:52 PM »

Don't like it one bit. We would all be up in arms if a private business did this.

wolfbait · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:08:03 PM »

From what heard its a big hit, they are makin good money on this sneak it through deal, magine there are plenty of folks it has slipped by.

Small_Savage · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:32:48 PM »

I noticed it right away when I got my reminder in the mail. Honestly I don't mind paying the five bucks, and on the notice I received for my tabs it explained that it was a donation that you can opt out of. I am sure that they are hoping for a lot of people to not notice and just pay it, but the information is there if you bother to look at your reminder.

Just think of it this way- it's way better than being asked for the presidential campaign fund donation.

Special T · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:43:35 PM »

Just remember it when it comes time for elections and vote all them Incumbent b-tards out. Doesn't matter if they have an R or a D by their name their both crooks in this state!

rasbo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:55:53 PM »

I let them process my registration,then told them I don't want to donate,She got pissed and said why didn't you tell me before?I said why didn't you tell me ,they try the same with the RTA or what ever that is even though I don't live in the taxed area

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #19 on:** November 09, 2009, 05:01:02 PM »

For those who paid it and didn't want to:

http://www.parks.wa.gov/donations/Donation%20Refund%20Request%20Form.pdf

jumpin · « **Reply #20 on:** December 01, 2009, 11:56:36 AM »

Oops I just farted out 5 bucks, I dont mind a donation but just 5 bucks per resident. Not 5 for each rig.

huntnphool · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:20:35 PM »

just wanted to bring this back up since a couple friends that recently purchased their car tabs didn't realize they were paying more for this.

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:27:42 PM »

I can't believe they would just add a voluntary donation in without asking.. I have a real problem with that kind of thing. I think this is a perfect example of there lack of respect for the citizens.

huntnphool · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:30:15 PM »

No kidding, me too. I just informed some friends that just renewed and they had no idea, and are seriously pissed about it now. The type of people that would support it normally anyway but feel cheated now.

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:33:48 PM »

I think we are all going to be sick when we see what taxes they raise and how much extra money is going into there black hole.

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