2014/07/02 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET R g. PROJECT TITLE: Swim and Pool Rental Fees 7/2/14 Briefing COUNCIL BILL# Adjustments Effective Proposed Action Originating Department Parks January 1, 2015 Consent Contact Person Lori Cummings Action Phone Number 425-257-8353 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF July 2, 2014 Second Reading Third Reading Public Hearing Initialed by: Department Head CAA ci Eo Council President Arl 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 fees will become effective January 1, 2015. Based upon the Department's best value approach to pricing, (exceed customer expectations on quality and meet expectations on price) and the cost benefit policy approved by City Council on December 19,2007,there are only a few adjustments for 2015. The adjustments include the following: 1) An increase in childrens' per swim lesson fee from$4.50 to $4.75. 2) An increase in adults' per swim lesson fee from$5.50 to$6.00. 3) A decrease in the family 10 swim pass discount from 15%to 12.5%. 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 2015 swim and pool rental fees were the subject of public review including a public forum at the June 10, 2014,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 10, 2014,meeting. RECOMMENDATION 1