AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DCM: Bryan Langley
AGENDA DATE: April 25, 2017
SUBJECT
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Water Works Park wave pool project schedule and associated admission fees.
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BACKGROUND
Voters approved the construction of a new wave pool and concession stand at Water Works Park as part of the 2014 CIP Bond election. This is the first addition to Water Works Park since its inception in 2003. On September 20, 2016 City Council approved an adjusted Fee Schedule for FY 2016-17 based on the addition of wave pool and concession stand amenities at Water Works Park. On November 8, 2016 Council approved an ordinance awarding the contract for construction of a 13,308 square foot wave pool and 1,425 square foot concession stand to Schmoldt Construction, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,630,310.70.
Staff had originally intended for the new amenities at Water Works Park to be open Memorial Day weekend. However, due to delays in construction, staff now estimates the wave pool and concession stand will not be open to the public until July 1, 2017. The construction of the project has been primarily delayed due to permit delays and inclement weather days.
RECOMMENDATION
Since the new amenities will not be open at the beginning of the summer season, staff recommends fees be offered at the prior year fee structure for daily admissions and preseason prices until the wave pool opens.
Below is a comparison of the FY 2015-16 Fee Schedule to what was approved in the FY 2016-17 budget process.
Daily Admission Fees FY 2015-16 FY2016-17
48" and Above $11.00 $17.00
Under 48" $7.00 $13.00
Water Park Passes FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY2016-17
Preseason Regular Season Preseason Regular Season
Individual Season Pass $65.00 $75.00 $65(1-3)$55(4+) $75(1-3)$65(4+)
Individual Monthly Pass N/A $30.00 N/A $30(1-3)$25(4+)
Family Season Pa...
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