Another cost for Browns fans: $5 tailgating fee

CLEVELAND (AP) — The city of Cleveland is looking into a parking-lot operator who charged Browns fans $5 to attend a tailgating party.

One of the fans who paid the fee on Sunday was Cleveland Councilman Matt Zone, who complained to City Hall. A sign called it a “pedestrian traffic” fee separate from the $30 parking charge.

The city requires that anytime a private entity charges an admission fee, it must register with the city. Law Director Robert Triozzi says the city is looking into the matter.

The parking-lot operator tells The Plain Dealer in Cleveland that the fee covers expenses like security, liability, portable toilets and cleanup.