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Mr. Wolfe agreed with Mr. Brozosky. If Council wanted to reduce rates, he suggested <br />that staff discuss it with the Tennis Operator, as it becomes a business decision for him in terms <br />of whether it makes sense for him to continue to operate under this contract. The contract <br />clearly places the responsibility on the Tennis Operator to increase the marketing of tennis, as <br />there are large blocks of time around lunchtime and early afternoons when there is no play at <br />the Tennis Community Park. The Tennis Operator will be working on marketing the availability <br />of the tennis courts. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky pointed out that the City does not charge the community for use of other <br />City parks, and Council may decide in the future, to provide some subsidy pertaining to the <br />tennis courts. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe pointed out that the Tennis Operator might not be in the position to absorb that <br />loss. It may be that Council would need to provide additional funding if it wanted to provide that <br />level of service. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky pointed out that the fiscal analysis section of the staff report indicated that <br />the operating budget for FY 04/05 is approximately $259,000. He noted that FY 04/05 budget <br />allocated $330,163 for tennis program expenses. He asked staff to provide an explanation <br />between the differences. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe said the FY 04/05 figure of $259,000 represents the mid-year budget based <br />on what staff perceives will happen through the remainder of this fiscal year. This figure takes <br />into account weather conditions and instances where staff was not able to secure sufficient <br />instructors to provide lessons. Staff reduced the budget because it did not plan to expend that <br />level of service. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky noted that FY 04/05 operating budget included a salary expense for a 0.60 <br />FTE. He asked if this position was still included in the $259,000? <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe said this position is reflected as part of the anticipated expenses of $259,000 <br />and it includes a portion of the Supervisor's time to manage the facility. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky pointed out that Section 4.08.3 - Tournaments and Socials of the contract <br />indicates a minimum of 24 events that shall be scheduled of each operating year. He asked <br />staff if this was correct. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe said yes. Staff wanted to engage the tennis community and encourage not <br />only tennis play, but to provide social opportunities for the players. These social events would <br />also provide an opportunity to welcome tennis players and provide an opportunity for them to <br />find out more information about tennis. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky pointed out that Section 4.08.02 - Level of Usage of the contract indicates <br />that the City expects that the tennis court usage at the Facilities shall increase at the following <br />minimum levels. He believed the wording "at" should be replaced with '1o" the following <br />minimum levels, as the amount of play is not being increased by 550 hours a week, it is being <br />increased to 550 hours a week. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe said that was correct. <br /> <br /> Pleasanton City Council 12 05/17/05 <br /> Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />