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 a Memorandum of Understanding with the School Board of Marion County, Florida for its use of the City's Aquatic Fun Centers for swim team practices and swim meets with a projected annual revenue of $4,500
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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 (“School Board”) 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 Belleview, Lake Weir, and West Port High Schools have requested to use the City's aquatic facilities during the 2023-2024 school year.
The high school swim teams plan to hold practices and/or swim meets five days a week, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., except when these events would interfere with City programming.
The School Board will pay the City $30 per day (for up to three hours) and $100 per day (for three or more hours) for the use of each pool. The fees are used to cover direct operating costs associated with the School Board’s use.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Memorandum of Understanding provides terms for the City’s continued partnership with the School Board to serve the needs of our citizens by making quality facilities available for use by student athletes participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff estimates the City will receive an estimated $4,500 in revenue from this contract. The exact amount will depend on actual usage. Funds will be deposited into revenue account: 001-362-000-000-02-36170.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny