2013/06/26 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 2 PROJECT TITLE: Swim and Pool Rental Fees 6/26/13 Briefing COUNCIL BILL# Modifications Effective Proposed Action Originating Department Parks January 1, 2014 Consent Contact Person Lori Cummings Action Phone Number 425-257-8353 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF June 26, 2013 Second Reading Third Reading Public Hearing Budget Advisory Initialed by: Department Head CAA Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s) Approval Everett Parks and Swim and Pool Rental Admin Recreation: Forest Park Fees Swim Center Amount Budgeted -0- Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): Budget Remaining -0- Additional Required -0- DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The attached swim and pool rental fees will become effective January 1,2014. The daily admissions, instruction and pool rental fees will not change. There will be a 10%discount offered on the purchase of 10 swim cards for youth, adults and seniors and a 15% discount offered on the purchase of family 10 swim cards. The discount card will have no eligibility restrictions. The Cost Benefit Policy, approved by City Council on December 19,2007, provides the policy framework for the establishment and modification of recreational program fees. Consistent with the requirements of City Council Resolution 6013 approved on April 23,2008, swim and pool fee adjustments specify a review process and notification to the City Council prior to implementation. The 2014 swim and pool rental fees were the subject of public review including a public forum at the June 11,2013 regular meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners.Public notices regarding the fees and public forums were placed in The Daily Herald, on the City's website and posted at the Swim Center,Recreation Office and Forest Park Administration Building Offices. The Board finalized its recommendation to staff at its June 11,2013 meeting. 7