Submitted By: Preston Pooser
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Presentation By: John Spencer
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Department: Recreation and Parks
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve 2024 agreement with the School Board of Marion County, Florida for use of the City's Aquatic Fun Centers for swim team practices and swim meets with projected revenue not to exceed $9,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala has permitted the School Board of Marion County’s high school swim teams to practice and hold swim meets at the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center and Hampton Aquatic Fun Center for a nominal fee since 2003. Swim teams from all high schools within the school district will be able to utilize the City's aquatic facilities during the School Board’s 2024-2025 school year.
The high school swim teams plan to hold practices and/or swim meets five days per week between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., except when those events would interfere with City programming.
The School Board of Marion County will pay the City a daily flat rate of $130, which includes all rental costs and lifeguard fees. The fees are set to cover direct operating costs. The Memorandum of Understanding is effective from July 15, 2024 to November 18, 2024.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The agreement provides terms for the continued tradition of partnering with the School Board of Marion County, Florida to serve the needs of our citizens by making quality facilities available for use by students participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff estimates the City will receive revenue not to exceed $9,000; exact amount is dependent upon actual total days of usage. The revenue will offset costs of the expenses related to the School Board of Marion County, Florida use of the facilities. Revenue Account: 001-362-000-000-02-36170.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The agreement has been reviewed in compliance with City policy and procedures.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This agreement has been approved reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny