2005-06-27 Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing of La Porte City Council

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• 0 contract with Belotte Enterprises. We plan to negotiate a new contract that will include rentals at San Jacinto Pool in addition to our rentals at NW and the Wave Pool. Some discussion has occurred regarding extending the hours of operation at San Jacinto Pool as well as Fairmont and Brookglen Pools. Assuming no additional chemical and maintenance costs, the cost of staffing for each additional hour is approximately $25 per hour at Fairmont and Brookglen Pools (one guard on duty, one on standby, and one Pool Manager), and approximately $36 per hour at San Jacinto Pool (two guards on duty, one standby, and one Pool Manager). For example, an additional two hours at Fairmont Pool would require an additional 50 paying customers in order to break even. There is very little chance of recouping costs for additional hours operated given those parameters; so any change in operating hours will almost certainly result in additional operating losses. The public is notified of swim season events, pricing, rental information, etc. through several avenues. The Parks & Recreation Department produces a Fun Times magazine that is sent to every home in La Porte in mid -May, that provides this information as well as other special events and recreational opportunities to residents of La Porte. This information is also included on the City's website. Special events, including swim season events, are also posted in the Sun Spots portion of the Bayshore Sun to allow for planning of those events. This year the City co -sponsored a Senior Day at the Wave Pool on May 1 gth for graduating seniors on the day before graduation. This first year event saw about 275-300 guests at the Wave Pool. The City also sponsors a Back to School Wave Pool party for Baker 6th Grade Campus. This is a get acquainted party because these kids have all attended separate schools and now will go to one school. Training for lifeguards and pool managers is conducted on a continuing basis throughout the swim season. Lifeguards receive 32 hours of training and are certified before employment by the City. All lifeguards and Pool Managers receive certification in CPR and First Aid, AED training as well as other specialized training (see attached memo from Jan Beard, dated June 2"d ). Grounds maintenance of pools and recreational areas are provided based on a 7-10 day schedule during the summer. Special attention is being given to Fairmont and Brookglen Pools (see attached pictures) as a part of our marketing outreach program. Pool rental fees are $125 per hour at the Wave Pool (minimum 2 hour rental) and $100 per 2 hours at NW Pool. The Wave Pool rental schedule is almost completely full for weekend rentals and we are still booking for weekday rentals. Northwest Pool has some weekend openings and we will continue to book them as they appear. As stated above, all our pools, except the Wave Pool and Northwest Park Pool, are closed on Mondays for cleaning and maintenance, and due to our ongoing contract for lifeguard services. This year, July 4th falls on a Monday. It was pointed out that because it was a Monday, the pool would be closed. Our contractor was contacted and has agreed to keep the neighborhood and San Jacinto pools open this year on July 4th so that patrons could attend.