AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: May 2, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department
DCM: Bryan Langley
SUBJECT
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Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a Schedule of Fees for use of certain park facilities; superseding all prior fees and discounts in conflict with such schedule; and providing for severability and an effective date.
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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 Sept. 20, 2016, the City Council approved the Fee Schedule based on the addition of wave pool and concession stand amenities at Water Works Park.
Staff had planned for the wave pool and new amenities at Water Works Park to be open by Memorial Day weekend (May 26, 2017). 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. Staff briefed the City Council on the construction schedule and a recommendation for reduced daily admission fees and season passes for the Water Works Park until the wave pool opens in a work session on April 25, 2017.
In addition, the original schedule of fees approved on September 20, 2016, included a statement authorizing discounts for various promotions by Parks and Recreation. After consulting with the Legal Department, staff recommends specifying the promotional discounts for the 2017 season for patrons visiting the Natatorium, Water Works Park, and Civic Center Pool.
RECOMMENDATION
Wave Pool Daily Admission Fees and Season Passes
Due to the delay, staff proposes daily admission fees and season passes be offered at the fiscal year 2015-2016 fees until the wave pool opens (anticipated to be July 1, 2017). The chart below proposes daily admission fees and seaso...
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