REVISED AGENDA REPORT/RESOLUTION
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
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Recommendation: Approval is requested of a resolution authorizing 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
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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;
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:
1. The fees and charges on the schedules presented to Council at this meeting
and attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby established as the fee schedule for
fees to be charged at the Columbus Aquatic Center; provided however, that such
fees may be raised in the discretion of the City Manager as necessary to offset
increased or unanticipated costs. Any such amendment to the fee schedule will
be filed with the Clerk of Council and furnished to Council at its next
meeting; and,
2. USA Pools is hereby authorized to accept fees and charges in the form of
cash, check, money order and credit card from individuals for the purchase 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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Clerk of Council, Tiny Washington Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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