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Room and Board Charges on Kitt Peak (1Sep92)
(from KPNO, NOAO Newsletter No. 31, 1 September 1992)

Through cost reduction measures and increased efficiency, KPNO has been
reasonably successful in compensating for inflation in our room and
board costs. The last increase in the amount charged to visitors for
room and board occurred eight years ago, in 1984.  During that time the
cost of living has risen approximately 40 percent. With the costs of
providing meals and lodging to our visitors steadily increasing, it is
no longer possible for us to provide these services without raising our
rates. After a review of our costs and of the rates at other US
observatories, we have established new rates which better balance our
expenses and which are comparable to meal and lodging charges at other
observatories.

Effective 1 October 1992, the price for lodging and meals on Kitt Peak
will be increased from $40.00 per night (single occupancy) to $50.00
per night.

The new breakdown of dorm and meal charges is as follows:

Dormitory Rooms (price includes all meals):
   Single Occupancy   $50.00 per night
   Double Occupancy   $47.00 per night

Meals Only (for those not requiring lodging):
   Breakfast       $5.00
   Lunch           $7.00
   Dinner          $9.00
   Night Lunch     $6.00

David De Young

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