Submitted By: Julie Johnson
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Presentation By: Julie Johnson
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Department: Recreation and Parks
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Second amendment to the Agreement for Management of the Fort King Tennis Center to incorporate a management services fee in an amount not to exceed $98,800
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Fort King Tennis Center (FKTC) is a fee-based, full-service tennis facility with a pro shop, 12 lighted soft-surfaced courts, and two lighted hard-surfaced courts. Services include court reservations, racquet repair, instruction, and youth and adult programs and events.
On July 8, 2019, the City issued Request for Proposals No.: REC/190417 for the provision of management services for the FKTC. Three submittals were received and Jason Weiss Ventures, Inc., received the highest ranking. Staff negotiated a Services Agreement for Management of the Fort King Tennis Center (the "Agreement") and Council approved its award on February 4, 2020. The initial term of the Agreement was a period of five years, through January 31, 2025, and offered a single five-year renewal term upon mutual consent of both parties. On November 2, 2024, the parties entered into a First Amendment to the Agreement to exercise the renewal option through January 31, 2030.
Jason Weiss Ventures, Inc, is responsible for all costs associated with the operation of the FKTC including labor, supplies, equipment, and utilities, with some exceptions related to capital costs and services provided under facilities maintenance. In exchange for the provision of these services, Jason Weiss Ventures, Inc., retains all revenues, except that 50 percent of member revenues over 190 memberships will be shared with the City (there are currently 131 memberships). Other than the possible membership revenue sharing, Jason Weiss Ventures, Inc. currently pays the City no money, nor does the City pay Jason Weiss Ventures, I...
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