City approves changes in lake use permits

Ponca City’s Board of Commissioners approved changes in all permits for activities on Lake Ponca.

Based on a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board made in November, commissioners approved the elimination of all boat ski permits, lake packages and 14-day permits.

New permit fees were approved which allow individuals to recreate on the lake, ski, or fish from a boat all for the same fee, simplifying the fee structure at Lake Ponca.

The fees went into effect Jan. 1 and include:

Lake Ponca User Fees:

• Boating (per craft except for dealer permit):
  • Daily boat (resident) $5.00
  • Daily boat (non-resident) $10.00
  • Annual boat (resident) $25.00
  • Annual boat (non-resident) $60.00
  • 14-day boat (non-resident) eliminated
  • Dealer/demonstrator boat permit $50.00
• Separate permits for skiing and lake packages are eliminated