Submitted By: John Spencer
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Presentation By: John Spencer
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Department: Recreation and Parks
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Memorandum of Understanding with the School Board of Marion County for high school swim team use of the City’s Aquatic Fun Centers, with anticipated revenue not to exceed $10,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Since 2003, the City of Ocala has partnered with the School Board of Marion County to allow high school swim teams to use the Jervey Gantt and Hampton Aquatic Fun Centers for practices and swim meets.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Marion County Public Schools has requested the use of the Aquatic Fun Centers for high school swim team activities for the 2026-2027 school year. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) assists the school system in meeting the extracurricular needs of students.
Practices and meets are expected to take place approximately five days per week, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., subject to the final swim team schedule. These times will not conflict with City programs or other scheduled activities.
The School Board will pay the City in accordance with the Council-approved Recreation and Parks fee schedule. This includes a $40 daily facility rental fee plus $50 per hour per lifeguard, based on the required 1:25 lifeguard-to-swimmer ratio.
The City will issue one invoice to the School Board for all swim team usage fees at the end of the season. The School Board must pay the invoice in full within 30 calendar days of receipt.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenue generated under this MOU is not expected to exceed $10,000. All revenue will be deposited into the Recreation and Parks revenue account: General Fund Rent - Recreation Centers (non-taxable) 001-362-000-000-02-36170.
Expenses related to this MOU will not exceed the revenues generated. The expenses are budgeted in the Recreation and Parks expenditure account: Recreation/Salaries Part-time (001-021-123-575-57-13010).
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and approved for compliance with the City's procurement policies.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny