Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report # 99
To: Mayor and Council
Subject: Columbus Aquatic Center Fees and Charges
Initiated By: Parks and Recreation Department
Recommendation: Authorize USA Pools to charge fees and charges associated with
operations of the Columbus Aquatic Center and as advised by the Columbus Parks
and Recreation Department.
Background: Resolution No. 49-13 authorized the procurement of aquatic
facility management services from USA Pools (Roswell, GA) to manage the
Columbus Aquatic Center, to include staffing, water maintenance, supervision
and programming; as well as pro-shop and concession management.
Financial Considerations: The City of Columbus, Georgia hired USA Pools to
manage the daily operations of the Columbus Aquatic Center. In order to off-set
management fees it is imperative that fees and charges be administered to
individuals that utilize the services and amenities at the Columbus Aquatic
Center.
Legal Considerations: Approval of Council is requested for the implementation
of fees and charges at the Columbus Aquatic Center.
Recommendation: Approve the resolution authorizing USA Pools to administer
the fees and charges associated with the Columbus Aquatic Center.
A RESOLUTION
No.______
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FEES AND
CHARGES BY USA POOLS (ROSWELL, GA) AT THE COLUMBUS AQUATIC CENTER IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE COLUMBUS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, Columbus Aquatic Center is a 57,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facilities
that accommodates swimmers of all levels. The facility will offer a first
class experience with amenities to please everyone from the novice swimmer to
the advanced. Columbus Aquatic Center will focus on providing practice and
competition opportunities for swimmers of all abilities. There will be swim
lessons and other related water activities. The facility will have a concession
area that will provide a variety of drinks and foods for swimmers and visitors.
In addition, the Columbus Aquatic Center will maintain a stocked Pro-Shop and
rental space for meetings; and,
WHEREAS, all goods and services offered at the Columbus Aquatic Center will be
subjected to fees and charges as administered by USA Pools and advised by the
Columbus Parks and Recreation Department; and,
WHEREAS, USA Pools is dedicated to providing employees that are committed to
serving swimmers, both advanced and beginner. USA Pools will manage a facility
that will help all swimmers improve their skills. USA Pools will strive to make
each customer feel that they are important and will give each citizen value for
their dollar.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to provide approval to USA Pools to
accept fees and charges in the form of cash, check, money order and credit card
from individuals for the purpose of goods and services received from the
Columbus Aquatic Center.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held the __________ day of ____________________, 2013, and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of _______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor
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