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Recreation division reports stable revenue, staff changes and upcoming pool replastering bid
Summary
The recreation division reported $1,216,232 in total revenue for the quarter, staffing additions, and that a council agenda item on replastering the indoor pool will appear in September; staff said the replastering would likely occur later this year or early next year with advance public notice.
City recreation staff reported quarterly revenues and service updates to the Parks and Recreation Board and outlined near-term capital work on the indoor pool.
Ashley, identified in the meeting as the recreation manager, reported total revenue of $1,216,232 for the quarter, a year-over-year decrease of about 11 percent. Program revenue was $129,004.82, a 16 percent increase over the prior year attributed to personal training, fitness and gymnastics classes, the presentation said. Event revenue for the quarter totaled $20,002, a 29 percent increase, driven by steady team registrations.
Ashley said net revenue is deposited to the city’s general fund and is offset by departmental expenditures; cost recovery from programs helps meet adopted budget targets but does not create a separate maintenance fund for facility repairs.
Staffing updates included two new hires planned for September: Molly Martinez (events coordinator) and Amanda Bailey (recreation and aquatics coordinator). Interim coverage for the aquatic center is being provided by existing staff while the department recruits to fill a vacant position.
Parks and Recreation staff advised the board that replastering the indoor pool will be before city council as an award of bid item; the vendor meeting had occurred and the agenda item is scheduled to go to council in September. Jessica (staff) said the replastering timing would likely be later this year or early next year and that staff would ‘‘overcommunicate’’ closures and schedules to patrons when dates are finalized.
Staff also reported a successful summer events season with increased attendance at several programs; the department will replace several aging treadmills and cardio machines in the coming fiscal year. The board heard that routine maintenance and equipment replacement are budgeted through the general fund rather than a dedicated recreation-improvement account.
Ending: Staff will bring a formal replastering schedule and communications plan to the board after the council awards the contract; staffing updates will appear at the next meeting.
