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Board cautioned that Parks & Rec contract renewals could disrupt karate pilot program

Special Needs Advisory Board · August 12, 2025

Summary

Members were told Parks & Rec is moving forward with contract renewals and bidding that affect a martial-arts pilot; the board asked staff to check with program instructor ('Sensei') and promised follow-up when staff (Jeremy) returns.

Members discussed a Parks & Recreation procurement process that requires pilot providers to renew contracts and, in some cases, participate in competitive bidding. The committee said the karate/martial-arts pilot in particular must renew its contract; staff said bidders are being engaged and final figures are pending while a staff member (Jeremy) is out of the office.

Committee members expressed concern about losing the class instructor. "We don't want Sensei to go to another municipality and start the program over there," one member said, urging staff to reach out and reassure the instructor. Staff said they will follow up this week and provide details once Jeremy returns.

The committee reiterated that a prior motion supporting the program remains on record and that any future pricing changes would require another motion to approve updated terms.

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