Submitted By: John Spencer
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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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 umpire referee services expenses in the amount of $110,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Historically, the Recreation & Parks Department has used independent contractors to assist with recreation programming where appropriate. These individuals are considered 1099 employees and fill a void City staff cannot fulfill due to their unique training to serve as certified sports officials and certified program instructors.
There is no written contract with the individual sports officials. Munis contract, Umpire Referee Services #240056, is to track annual operating expenditures.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The popularity of athletic league programs, specifically softball and basketball, has increased. This increase has resulted in the need for more umpire and referee services. The costs for athletic officials are passed onto program participants through program fees. Certified athletic officials ensure sports programs are led by individuals who have acquired the credentials to officiate games properly. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Recreation & Parks referee and umpire services are budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Department Budget (001-021-130-575-57-34010 and 001-021-131-579-57-34010). Adequate funds are currently budgeted to cover expenses.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
Services for facilitators relating to legitimate City purposes and programs are exempt from competitive procurement requirements under Procurement Policy PRO-070.
LEGAL REVIEW:
These independent contractors are required to execute the necessary Acknowledgement and Agreement in Exchange for Waiver of Insurance Requirements (“Acknowledgement”) prior to rendering services. The Acknowledgement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney and waiver of insurance requirements has been approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Table
• Deny