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Home My WebLink About2010-10-05 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet RECEIVED CITY� CLERK'AF. fbF PALM DESERT PALM DE5E : t �� 2010 SE� if 4A ND RECREATION COMMISSION b /�ti • POSTED AGENDA ' :a4 0°�� Tuesday, October 5, 2010 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not on the agenda may address the Parks and Recreation Commission at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items not on the agenda. It should be noted that at the Parks and Recreation Commission's discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the Commission. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. Rec: Approve as presented Action: V. NEW BUSINESS A. AQUATIC CENTER OPERATIONS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) B. EFFECTS OF TIERED WATER RATES — Presentation by Landscape Manager, H. Spencer Knight. POSTED AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION CgIA0A014 lot c'12 H 0ESERS. C October 5, 2010 pp30 �� 4fl ��pp - _ VI. CONTINUth t1SINESS NONE VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SKATE PARK UPGRADE VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. PROJECT TRACKING LOG B. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT C. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - Program Updates - Facilities Use IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 30th day of September 2010. rtha A. G zalez, ecordin ecretary 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT 1.31�'•' .:% MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION t.4, REGULAR MEETING _.00%•- f TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dash convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent Chairman Roger Dash Commissioner Michael Barnard Vice Chair Randy Guyer Commissioner Phil! Babcock Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Christopher Thomas Staff Present: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Bertha Gonzalez, Recording Secretary H. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Guests: Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Craig DeWitt, Desert Recreation District Stan Ford, Desert Recreation District Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Councilman Van Tanner, Planning Commission Liaison Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun Tatiana Hinkle, Desert Recreation District 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010 Approve as presented Upon a motion by Chairman Dash, second by Commissioner Dawson, and 7-0 vote of the Commission Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. V. NEW BUSINESS A. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP — SOAPBOX DERBY RALLY RACES Tatiana Hinkle of the Desert Recreation District (DRD) presented a proposal asking the City of Palm Desert to co-sponsor the two soapbox derby rally races that will be held within the City. The proposal is very similar to the previous year with the exception that it proposes two separate two-day races instead of one two-day race. The first race is scheduled in the fall, November 6-7, 2010, on Gateway Drive, which was chosen due to its "C" shape, minimal impact to residents, easy accessibility, and close proximity to businesses. The second race is scheduled in the spring, February 26-27, 2010, on Cortesia Way. Cortesia Way consists of an "S" curve, making the race more interesting, and can be closed with minimal signage. The City was asked to make a total investment of $1,450 per event. Currently, staff has no funds available in the budget, but should the Commission make the recommendation to co-sponsor the event, it will be submitted to the City Council for approval. Responding to Commissioner Housken's inquiry, Ms. Hinkle stated that two races will be held on the first day of each event and one on the second day. On the second day only one race will be held due its low attendance. Commissioner Thomas asked if there was enough time to advertise for the fall event to attract enough of an audience since it was still going through the approval process. According to Mrs. Hinkle, the most recent DRD catalog lists both events without exact dates, but does list contact information for any inquiries. She also stated that the events have already been listed on the various websites reserving the dates as pending for City Council approval. 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 Commissioner Housken stated that the lack of advertisement that was given to the City of Palm Desert on the DRD catalog concerned her last year and continues to concern her this year. She has received the most recent DRD catalog and the City is not advertized nearly as much as the City of La Quinta. She asked why this item wasn't brought to the Commission at an earlier date, so proper co-sponsorship advertisement could have been included in the catalog. Mr. Ryan Stendell took partial credit for the delay and assured the Commission that any future events will be brought to the Commission for recommendation at the earliest possible convenience. Ms. Hinkle added the City's logo will be on all of the events paperwork. Responding to other concerns, Mr. Stendell informed the Commission that the impact on staff will be minimal, the businesses on Gateway would most likely welcome the additional business during the race and that there will be little to no impact on Cortesia Way. Commissioner Housken questioned whether this event was right for the City, especially since only two Palm Desert residents participated last year. She added that she would prefer for the City to donate the money to co-sponsor a few residents to participate in the race. Commissioner Hall agreed and added that although she would like to endorse the race, with the current conditions of the economy she doesn't believe City funds should be used for this type of event. Commissioner Thomas disagreed, stating he does not believe there is any conflict with the number of Palm Desert residents that participate in the race; therefore, he would support the race. Commissioner Housken stated that due to her concerns, she cannot support the race in the fall, but is willing to support the race in the spring. Upon a motion from Vice Chair Guyer, second by Commissioner Thomas and a 4-3 vote of the Commission, the Commission recommended the City Council's approval to co-sponsor both races in the amount not to exceed $3,000 with special consideration that the Desert Recreation recognizes the City of Palm Desert's co-sponsorships to the same degree as other cities in their catalogs. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. AQUATIC CENTER UPDATE Commissioner Housken informed the Commission that at the last City Council Meeting the awarded contractor did a presentation of the Aquatic Center Project. She added that she would have liked it to be presented to the Commission at an earlier meeting due to its informational value. She described the following items that were of concern to the City Council: 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 • One of the City Council's main concerns was what the Aquatic Center's concession stand will offer. According to Councilman Spiegel, employees from City Hall and the office buildings have nowhere nearby to obtain lunch; therefore, the concession stand will be the closest place employees, and even park users, could get lunch. The Council wanted to ensure that the concession stand could be expanded if needed. Commissioner Hall expanded on the idea of the concession stand by stating that she believes it should be a café scenario. Mr. Stendell informed the Commission that the kitchen area is large enough to implement ideas. • Councilmember Benson was pleased with the idea of an easy entry to the therapy pool, but questioned whether it could be rented to other facilities, especially since the Eisenhower Medical Center has closed its therapy pool. Councilman Spiegel clarified that Eisenhower is planning on reopening its therapy pool and adding a new one in the next couple of years. • The City Council also noted their concerns with the high salaries that were presented in the study for the Aquatic Center managers/supervisors. Commissioner Housken added that the rates for non-residents should be higher. • Councilman Spiegel expressed his concern of losing $600,000 a year of general fund money for the maintenance of the center. Commissioner Hall stated that because this lose could become a serious issue, she was worried about the possibility that the City could cancel the construction of the pool. • According to Councilman Spiegel, staff will soon realize that the center is not large enough for the children and it will probably need to be expanded very soon. He noted that due to the current economy, travelers attended Knott's Soak City instead of other parks; therefore, he was concerned that the amenities offered by the Aquatic Center will not match the ones offered by Knott's Soak City. Mr. Stendell reiterated that the study was presented as a worst case scenario; therefore, there was enough room to implement ideas and modifications in order to increase revenue. He also stated that it will be the operator's responsibility to state how they will be using the facilities and who they will be using for the concession stand (i.e. a franchise). In response, the Commission suggested that staff consider the ideas before the construction of pool commences. Commissioner Dawson inquired how the operator will be chosen and what criteria will be used. Mr. Stendell answered that this item will be presented at the next meeting, but as a preview he stated that a Request for Proposals will be issued, the proposals will be opened and reviewed by City staff, and finally the selection will based on qualifications, not the lowest bid amount. 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 In response to Commissioner Thomas' concern, Mr. Stendell stated that should the concession stand be expanded there is more than ample parking to accommodate visitors. Commissioner Hall inquired how a contractor could submit a proposal for $7.6 million, when the project had a budget of $11 million. Staff responded that this is possible due to the current economy. According to Mr. Mark Greenwood, the successful bid amount was for $7.6 million, but because staff requested five alternate items on the bid and four out of the five alternates were recommended for approval, the amount increased to $7.7 million. The approved alternate items are: provide and install the kitchen equipment; a cooling system for the recreational pool; a standing seam metal roof instead of a built-up roof system; and a viewing well. Commissioner Hall inquired if solar water heating will be used. Mr. Greenwood responded that the pools will not have a water heating system. **Misstated** To that statement, Commissioner Guyer asked how the therapy pool will be heated; staff will research. On a separate note, Commissioner Housken asked where the viewing well will be installed and will someone be required to go down into it. Mr. Greenwood responded that the underwater viewing well will house a camera to view underwater diving and/or swimming and it will be installed near the future location of the diving tower. **Upon further research, staff found both pools of the Aquatic Center will include a water heating system. ** VII. OLD BUSINESS A. DOG PARK WATER USAGE In an effort to address the water issues at University Park, staff installed a timed water faucet with a three foot hose in gravel pit. Recently, staff was informed that a group of users had bypassed the faucet and added a sprinkler hose. Staff addressed the issue by informing the group of the tiered water constraints and muddy conditions left by prolonged water use. The group was also informed that if they wish to contest staff's direction, a formal, written request will need to be submitted to the Commission. Staff received an email that listed the names of six users requesting the use of a hose/sprinkler system so dogs could be cooled off when temperatures reach 85 degrees. Staff recommended that the Commission deny the request, due the abovementioned concerns and the fact that should the Commission approve the request, it would need to be implemented in all the parks. Due to the aforementioned constraints, staff cannot endorse the request. On a separate note, the group requested additional shade 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 trees in the park. Staff stated that the request could be contemplated at the end of the fiscal year. Upon a motion from Commissioner Dawson, second by Commissioner Hall and a 7-0 vote of the Commission, the request was denied with a recommendation for staff to consider the addition of shade trees at University Park. VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. SKATE PARK BICYCLE HOURS At the previous meeting, the Commission was informed that additional bicycle riding hours were given to the BMX riders. Recently, staff has received a second request for additional bicycle riding evening hours. Staff has accommodated the request by offering an additional full day of BMX hours (Tuesdays). Should ridership hold strong, staff will recommend an alternate day schedule (i.e. Monday: BMX, Tuesday: Skate, Wednesday: BMX, Thursday: Skate, etc.) He also added that there is a potential for issues if half-day schedules are kept, since it is left to management to enforce the changeovers between users. In response to Vice Chair Guyer's inquiry, Mr. Stendell stated that freestyle is no longer very popular. B. TRAIL SIGNS Due to previous vandalism of the trail signs, the City's maintenance crew has fabricated and installed a "Dogs Prohibited" vandal proof sign on the trail head on Painter's Path behind target. The sign has been holding strong for three weeks; therefore, should it prove to be durable, staff will install additional signs in other locations. C. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Mr. Rob Ballew of the YMCA informed the Commission that the Annual Golf Cart Parade will be held on October 31, 2010. This year the Marine Band will be performing and the children will be participating in a costume contest. He also stated that the summer programs went well. The afterschool childcare program had 284 participations, including 100 children at Lincoln Elementary School, which the City helped fund. The Healthcare District is assisting with the "Why Be Fit?" program and they are in the midst of flag football registrations. 6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 D. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Mr. Jeff Ronci informed the Commission that the summer camps closed with a very successful session and presented the monthly facilities and programming reports as follows: Program /Activity Enrollment # of Classes Participation _Guitar— Beginning 23 4 92 Guitar—Jam 3 4 12 _ Karate 15 8 120 _ Ping Pong 15 8 120 _ Salsa Aerobics 8 8 64 _ Camp 23 30 690 _ Tiny Tots MWF 13 12 156 Salsa Aerobics (walk-in) 12 1 12 Membership/ Sales Use Rentals Facilities Resident Membership 157 District Membership 9 Non-District Membership 4 Desert Willow Membership 66 Skate Park Membership 65 Gym 3122 Racquet Ball No. 1 422 Racquet Ball No. 2 397 Weight Room 2733 Facility 0 Field 100 Pavilion 200 In addition, Mr. Ronci stated that the DRD's latest catalog has been issued. He also stated that from beginning this year only two catalogs will be issued per year: the School Year and Summer Catalog. The District is currently working with staff to add programs to the City of Palm Desert, who at the present has 51 programs. Vice Chair Guyer inquired if the DRD had the ability to determine the total revenues by each city and how funds are implemented in comparison to other cities in the valley. Mr. Ronci stated that the revenues are looked at when scheduling programs and the information will provided to the Commission. Commissioner Housken asked why Palm Desert residents pay a higher rate than other cities for the same instructor. Mr. Ronci stated that the rates vary from city to city and the rates for the City of Palm Desert are usually higher than those in Indio or Coachella for example. 7 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 On a separate note, Commissioner Housken requested the DRD to provide the programming information prior to the meeting in order to better review it. Mr. Stendell responded that District did provide the information in advance, but it had been inadvertently left out of the packet. Staff will ensure that it is included in advance. IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Councilman Spiegel noted that the High School Seniors will be using the Soccer Park parking lot to park their vehicles since the school is under development. In addition, he noted that the conversion of one of the Cahuilla Courts is on the agenda for upcoming City Council meeting, should some Commission members wish to attend. Finally, Councilman Spiegel requested the presence of Mr. Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager, in these meetings, since he is a good source of information for the parks. Commissioner Hall noted that her inspection report was submitted, but it was not included in the packet. Mr. Stendell apologized and assured the Commissioners that he will ensure that all reports be included in the packets. Commissioner Housken requested the Commission's consideration to add a plaque in the Civic Center Rose Garden, honoring the late Parks and Recreation Commissioner Julie Munson. The Commission concurred and stated that the item needs to be added formally to the agenda in order for motion to be passed. Therefore, upon a motion from Commission Houken, second by Commissioner Dawson and a 7-0 vote of the Commission, the item to add a memorial plaque for late Commissioner Julie Munson was added to the agenda. Upon a motion from Commissioner Housken, second by Commissioner Dawson, and a 7-0 vote of the Commission, the item was approved and staff was directed to submit it to the City Council for approval. Commissioner Thomas inquired on the status of the fence that was located at the northwest corner of Freedom Park. Mr. Stendell answered that the fence has been replaced and secured; therefore, the area has been reopened. At the upcoming City Council Meeting of September 9, 2010, Commissioner Schukart, who has submitted his resignation from the Commission, will be recognized for his work in the Park and Recreation Commission. On that note, the Commission recognized and noted its appreciation of Commissioner Schukart's work during his time of service 8 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES September 7, 2010 on the Parks and Recreation Commission and asked its members to attend the meeting. Mr. Stendell informed the Commission that the reappointment process cannot commence until after Commissioner Schukart's resignation has been approved by the City Council. In addition, it was noted that two vacancies need to be filled and that any candidates need to submit their application to the City Clerk for consideration. Vice Chair Guyer requested information regarding the tier water rates usage, cost and impact on the parks since their implementation a year ago. Mr. Stendell will include the item in the next meeting's agenda. In addition, Vice Chair stated that during his inspection he noticed that the pumping station at Ironwood Park has been abandoned and asked what will happen to it. Commissioner Housken informed the Commission that the pump station is property of Big Horn; therefore, Vice Chair Guyer asked if staff could investigate the item. On a separate note, he stated that a number of soccer parents complimented the condition of the Soccer Park. Commissioner Housken stated that anyone planning to attend the California Parks and Recreation Board and Commissions Groups Training in La Quinta needs to make their reservations. The fee will be paid by the City of Palm Desert. Chair Dash inquired on the update report of past projects and/or recommendations the Commission used to receive; Mr. Stendell will provide it at the next meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT With no further business or discussion, and with the Commissioners' unanimous concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. Bertha A. Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 9 NN� M -'�'�'`s CITY OF PALM DESERT 1t _•c�f. @ PARKS AND RECREATION _ .4 S 94,tt- o�� STAFF REPORT � To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Date: October 5, 2010 Subject: Aquatic Center Operations Request for Proposals (RFP) Please find attached a draft of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Aquatic Center Operations Contract. The RFP is scheduled to be out to bid on October 6, 2010, allowing approximately five weeks for responses. Section III of the RFP explains the evaluation and award process that will determine who will be awarded the contract. Staff anticipates the successful operator to be in place by January of 2011 and a grand opening to be held on Memorial Day of 2011. /bg REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AQUATICS CENTER— MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE COMPONENT (PROJECT NO. 730-11) • /r �r _ m f,ri - lir Y i bl ;Ylym CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Mark Greenwood P.E., Director of Public Works 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 (760) 776-6450 Key RFP Dates RFP Issued: October 6, 2010 Pre-proposal Conference: 2 pm on October 19, 2010 Submit Written Questions: 5 pm on October 22, 2010 Responses Posted: October 29, 2010 Submit Proposals: 2 pm on November 12, 2010 Interview Date: December 1, 2010 Contract Execution: January 14, 2011 Table of Contents NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS i SECTION I — INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS 1 SECTION II — PROPOSAL CONTENT and Forms 7 SECTION III — EVALUATION AND AWARD 14 SECTION IV — SCOPE OF WORK 18 SECTION V — PROPOSED DRAFT AGREEMENT 25 APPENDIX I — CITY COMPLETED OPERATIONS STUDY 48 NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS i NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AQUATICS CENTER — MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE COMPONENT (PROJECT NO. 730-11) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of the Palm Desert, as AGENCY, invites proposals for the above stated services and will receive such proposals in the offices of the Public Works Department up to the hour of 2 pm on November 12, 2010. Proposals received after this date will be returned to the Proposers unopened. Faxed or electronically submitted proposals will not be accepted. The Proposer services consist of professional services required to enter into an agreement to manage, and operate the City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center located at 73-000 Magnesia Falls Drive, Palm Desert, CA. The scope of work, content of the proposal, and the selection process are described in the "Request for Proposals." It is the City's intent that all firms obtain the full content of this Request for Proposals (RFP) and any addenda via the City's website located at www.cityofpalmdesert.org and from the main menu, under "Quick Links," click on "Projects Up For Bid". Primary firms that anticipate submitting a proposal are required to send a letter or email to the City acknowledging receipt of the RFP to the address specified below so that the City can add the firm to its notification list. Please include the following information: —Name of Firm -Contact Person —Address -Telephone, Facsimile Number and E-Mail Address A copy of this RFP may also be requested by contacting the person below. When requesting the RFP, please include the above information. For more information regarding this project and to acquire the RFP, please contact: City of Palm Desert Department of Public Works Attention: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst rstendell@cityofpalmdesert.org 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260-2578 P: (760)436.0611 F: (760)341.7098 Proposals submitted to the City must comply with the "Key RFP Dates" listed on the cover page of the Request for Proposals, and must comply with Section I, ii "Instructions to Proposers" and must contain all of the information requested in Section II, "Proposals Content", for the Scope of Services in Section IV. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked in accordance with Section III, "Evaluation and Award." The final ranked firms must be willing to sign an agreement with the terms and conditions shown in the City Proposed Draft Agreement in Section V. A pre-proposal conference will be held at 2 pm on October 19, 2010 at the City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 in the Administrative Conference Room. All prospective Proposers are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. Any questions from the pre-proposal conference will be addressed in an addendum. All changes to the Request for Proposals, if any, will be addressed through the issuance of an Addendum to the RFP. All questions must be put in writing and must be received by the City by 5 pm on October 22, 2010. Please note that the City will not be responsible for mailing any addenda. All addenda will be published on the City's website. Proposers are encouraged to check the website regularly since each Proposer will be responsible for downloading the RFP and all addenda. Interviews are scheduled for December 1, 2010 at the City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 in the Public Works Conference Room. Please keep this date open. Failure to appear at the interview will cause the Proposer to be eliminated from further evaluation. The City reserves the right to postpone the interview date, or cancel an interview, at its sole discretion. Proposers shall be notified in advance of any such postponement or cancellation. iii SECTION I - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS 1 SECTION I - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS A. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE A pre-proposal conference will be held on 2 pm on October 19, 2010 at the City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, Administrative Conference Room. All prospective Proposers are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. B. EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS By submitting a proposal, Proposer represents that they have thoroughly examined and become familiar with the work required under this RFP and that it is capable of performing quality work to achieve the City's objectives. C. ADDENDA The City reserves the right to revise the RFP documents. Any City changes to the requirements will be made by written addenda to this RFP. Any written addenda issued pertaining to this RFP shall be incorporated into the terms and conditions of any contract resulting from this RFP. The City will not be bound to any modifications to or deviations from the requirements set forth in this RFP as the result of oral instructions. Proposers shall acknowledge receipt of addenda in their submittal. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda may cause the Proposer to be deemed non-responsive to this RFP and be rejected without further evaluation. D. CITY CONTACT All questions and/ or contacts regarding this RFP are to be directed only to: City of Palm Desert, Department of Public Works Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Phone: (760) 776-6450, Fax: (760) 341-7098 E-Mail: rstendell@cityofpalmdesert.org Except for Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst, no contacts of any kind shall be made with any of the City's staff. It is intended that the Proposer selection shall be made on merit alone within the process described in this RFP. Violation of this condition shall be cause for immediate disqualification of a Proposer's submittal. 2 E. CLARIFICATIONS AND QUESTIONS 1. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS Proposer is responsible for reviewing the RFP documents prior to the Submittal Due Date and for requesting clarification or interpretation of any discrepancy, deficiency, ambiguity or error, or omission contained in the RFP documents. Proposer shall notify the City in writing, in accordance with Section E.2. below, and should it be found by the City that the point in question is not clearly and fully set forth; the City will issue a written addendum clarifying the matter, which will be posted on the City's website. 2. SUBMITTING REQUESTS a. All questions must be put in writing and must be received by Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst no later than 5 pm on October 22, 2010. b. Requests for clarifications, questions, and comments must be clearly labeled, "Written Questions: RFP — THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AQUATICS CENTER—MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE COMPONENT (PROJECT NO. 730-11) " The City is not responsible for failure to respond to a request that has not been appropriately labeled, and addressed to City of Palm Desert, Department of Public Works, Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst. c. Any of the methods of the City Contact set forth above may be utilized for delivering written questions as long as the questions are directed to Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst and received no later than the date and time specified above. US Mail: City of Palm Desert, Public Works 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Personal City of Palm Desert, Public Works Courier: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Facsimile: (760) 341-7098 Email: rtendell@cityofpalmdesert.org 3. CITY'S RESPONSES Responses from the City will be posted on the City's website no later than 72 hours prior to the submission deadline. Proposers may download responses from the City's website at www.cityofpalmdesert.org. 3 F. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 1. DATE AND TIME Proposals must be submitted at or before 2 pm on November 12, 2010. Submissions received after the specified date and time will be rejected without consideration or evaluation. Submissions may be delivered via U.S. Mail, personal delivery or commercial courier service to the appropriate address specified above. Faxed or electronic submissions will not be accepted. 2. IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSALS Proposer shall submit one (1) original unbound and five (5) bound copies of its proposal in a sealed package. The package must be addressed as shown above, bearing the Proposer's name and address and clearly marked as follows: "RFP: THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AQUATICS CENTER— MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE COMPONENT (PROJECT NO. 730-11)" Proposers shall be entirely responsible for any consequences resulting from any inadvertent opening of unsealed or improperly identified packages. It is the Proposers' sole responsibility to see that its proposal submittal is received as required. 3. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS/CITY'S RIGHTS a. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submittals, or any item or part thereof, or to waive any informalities or irregularities in the submittals. b. The City reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFP, or any part hereof at any time without prior notice and the City makes no representations that any contract will be awarded to any Proposer responding to this RFP. c. The City reserves the right to issue a new RFP. d. The City reserves the right to postpone submittal openings for its own convenience. e. The City reserves the right to require confirmation of information furnished by Proposer or for the Proposer to provide additional evidence of qualifications to perform the work or to obtain information from any source that has the potential to improve the understanding and evaluation of the submittals. 4 f. Submittals received by City are considered public information and will be made available upon request after award. g. Submittals are not to be copyrighted. G. PRE-CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES The City shall not, in any event, be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by Proposer in the preparation of its submittal. In the event of award, Proposer shall not be entitled to charge the City for any pre-contractual expenses. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by Proposer in: a. Preparing its proposal in response to this RFP; b. Submitting proposal to the City; c. Negotiating with the City any matter related to this solicitation; or d. Any other expenses incurred by Proposer prior to date of award, if any, of the Agreement. H. JOINT OFFERS Where two or more firms desire to submit a single proposal in response to this RFP, they must do so on a prime-subcontractor basis rather than as a joint venture. The City intends to contract with one or more firms and not with multiple firms doing business as a joint venture. I. CONTRACT TYPE It is anticipated the agreement resulting from this solicitation, if awarded, will be a Fixed Management Fee paid monthly, with a performance based Percentage Management Fee for exceeding benchmark expectations of the City, paid on an annual basis. J. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The Proposer will be required to have in effect for the duration of the contract, insurance coverage acceptable to the City. Prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Proposer will submit to the City proof of insurance and acceptable additional insured endorsements. At a minimum, the Proposer will be required to maintain the following coverage within the specified limits: General Liability $10,000,000 per occurrence; $20,000,000 general aggregate Automotive Comprehensive $10,000,000 each accident Worker's Compensation Statutory Limits 5 Further, more detailed insurance requirements and specifications are located in the Proposed Agreement, Section V. K. CONFLICT OF INTEREST All Proposers responding to this RFP must avoid organizational conflicts of interest which would restrict full and open competition in this procurement. An organizational conflict of interest means that due to other activities, relationships, or contracts, a Proposer is unable, or potentially unable, to render impartial assistance or advice to the City; Proposer's objectivity in performing the work identified in the Scope of Work is or might be otherwise impaired; or a Proposer has an unfair competitive advantage. L. COST PROPOSAL No cost is being requested with this RFP. However, all Proposers that are shortlisted and interviewed will be required to provide sealed cost proposals at the time of their interview on December 1, 2010. Short-listed Proposers will be given instructions on the requirements for the cost proposals. 6 SECTION II - PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMS 7 SECTION II — PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMS A. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT 1. FORMAT The City desires a Proposers submittal to serve as a business plan for the anticipated Aquatic Center. The Business Plan shall clearly articulate the proposed management & operations approach to maximize safety and programming as well as generate revenue. Proposers shall at a minimum address all information found in Section II and Section IV of this RFP that will clearly outline the management and operations approach of the Proposer. The City is in the process of developing a plan for maintaining the Aquatic Center. The City realizes that the Operations Team will have a large part to play in that plan. The City is giving the option for proposers to outline to the City, how you would approach maintaining the Aquatic Center in a manner that would provide the highest level of safety, but also avoid damage to the facility. The City reserves the right to award the final contract with or without the maintenance component. Additional information can be found in section IV Scope of Work. Submittals should be typed, double-spaced and submitted on 8.5-inch x 11-inch paper, using 12-point font, with a single method of fastening. Charts and schedules may be included in 11" x 17" format. Proposers should not include any unnecessarily elaborate or promotional material. Lengthy narratives are discouraged and presentations should be brief and concise. Submittals should not exceed TWENTY-FIVE (25) pages in length, excluding any appendices. All pages shall be sequentially numbered and each section should be separately and clearly tabbed. Submittals should include a complete table of contents for the entire document with respective page numbers opposite each topic that is included. 2. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL The Letter of Transmittal shall be addressed to Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst and must, at a minimum, contain the following: a. Identification of Proposer that will have the authorization to commit to the contractual terms and conditions. Identification shall include legal company name, corporate address, telephone, fax number and e-mail address. Include name, title, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the contact person during the proposal evaluation phase. 8 b. Identification of proposed subcontractors, including legal company name, contact person's name, address, phone number. Working relationship between Proposer and subcontractors, if applicable. c. Acknowledgment of receipt of all RFP addenda, if any. d. A statement to the effect that the proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 120 days from the date of submittal. e. Signature of a person authorized to bind Proposer to the terms of the any contract resulting from the submittal. f. A statement to the effect that by signing the letter of transmittal, Proposer is attesting that all information submitted with the submittal is true and correct. 3. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL a. Qualifications, Related Experience and References of Proposer This section of the submittal should establish the ability of Proposer to satisfactorily perform the required work by evidence of: experience in performing work of a similar nature; demonstrated competence in the services identified in Section IV; experience with other public entities; strength and stability of the firm; staffing capability; work load; record of meeting schedules on similar projects; and supportive client references. Proposer shall: • Provide a brief profile of the firm, including the types of services offered; the year founded; form of the organization (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship); number, size and location of offices; and number of employees. • Provide a general description of the firm's financial condition and identify any conditions (e.g., bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures, impending merger) that may impede Proposer's ability to complete the project. • Describe the firm's experience in performing work of a similar nature to that solicited in this RFP, and highlight the participation in such work by the key personnel proposed for assignment to this project. Describe experience in working with the various government agencies identified in this RFP. • Identify subcontractors by company name, address, contact person, telephone number and project function. Describe Proposer's experience working with each subcontractor. 9 • At a minimum, three (3) references shall be provided. Furnish the name, title, address and telephone number of the person(s) at the client organization who is most knowledgeable about the work performed. Proposer may also supply references from other work not cited in this section as related experience. b. Management Approach This section of the submittal should establish the method, which will be used by the Proposer to manage the project as well as identify key personnel assigned. Proposer shall: • Provide education, experience, and applicable professional credentials of project staff. Include copies of applicable professional credentials. • Furnish brief resumes (not more than two [2] pages each) for the proposed Project Manager and other key personnel. • Identify key personnel proposed to perform the work in the specified tasks and include major areas of subcontract work. Include the person's name, current assignment and its duration, proposed position for this project, and how long this person has been with the firm. • Provide education, experience, and applicable professional credentials of proposed subcontractors. • Include a project organization chart, which clearly delineates the work and communication/reporting relationships among the project team and staff. • Include a statement that key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the project acknowledging that no person designated as "key" to the project shall be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City. • Proposed on-site non-management staffing levels needed to operate the Aquatic Center at maximum efficiency, such as lifeguards, safety methods, class instructors, and operations staffing. Proposers should submit reasonable justifications for proposed staffing levels. • The City reserves the right to restructure staffing levels as deemed appropriate. 10 c. Proposed Services The proposal shall include a detailed description of anticipated services to be provided by the Proposer to achieve the results as stated in the Scope of Work. These services include, but are not limited to: • Management and Operations of the Aquatic Center, including but not limited to, all pool areas, play features, concessions (see additional information in section IV scope of work), restrooms/locker facilities, multi-use rooms, and related facilities. • Financial operations including but not limited to, budgeting, payroll, collecting, reporting and accounting for all revenues and expenditures. • Risk Management Plan for the Aquatic Center to include facility inspection and testing, emergency and accident management procedures, record keeping, incident documentation, communication, crisis management and recreational water illness prevention. • Policy development to include safety policies such as age/height restrictions, parental supervision requirements, use of or requirements for floatation devices, pre-potty trained infant and toddler policies, swim testing, wrist banding, diving safety, use of competitive equipment; use policies such as swimwear, food, smoking, equipment rental; facility rental policies such as eligibility pricing structure, group use requirements. • Signing philosophy and explanation of types of signs that you will use to communicate with the public. • Describe your recruitment and hiring process to be used for the Aquatic Center. • Day-to-day operation of the Aquatic Center including staffing plan and orientation, pre-service and in-service training plan. • Identify the lifeguard training program to be utilized in the certification of lifeguard staff and other certificates that you will require for lifeguard operations under CA law. • Describe lifeguard rotation process and maximum times of individual lifeguards on the deck. • Program development including a proposed schedule for programs such as recreational and lap swimming, swim lessons, water aerobics, water sports, and other programs necessary to meet the 11 needs of the community and/or generate revenue. Explain how the program will be responsive and/or inclusive to persons with disabilities. Explain how you will monitor and evaluate programs for improvements and fiscal responsibility. Describe how you will conduct enrollment or registration for programs. • Marketing of the facility for daily activities, rentals, private parties and coordination of large scale special events. Describe any key messages and key target audiences for the Aquatic Center. • Describe the procurement plan and the types of materials, labor, supplies, licenses, and equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the Aquatic Center. • Describe how you would establish a fee structure on an annual basis for the management and operations of the Aquatic Center. Define your proposed fee structure for each season, non residents and visitors as well as for local residents, seniors, and children. College of the Desert Students are to receive a discounted rate. The City reserves the right to review any proposed fee schedule and make necessary changes to optimize return on investment. • In a separate section of the business plan please identify how you would structure a maintenance plan to ensure the Aquatic Center is maintained to avoid damage. Please see scope of work for additional details regarding maintenance. d. Conflict of Interest Proposer is to identify any real or apparent organizational conflict of interest relating to this project. e. Exceptions/Deviations State any exceptions to or deviations from the requirements of this RFP, segregating "technical" exceptions from "contractual" exceptions. Where Proposer wishes to propose alternative approaches to meeting the City's technical or contractual requirements, these should be thoroughly explained. 4. APPENDICES Information considered by Proposer to be pertinent to this RFP and which has not been specifically solicited in any of the aforementioned sections may be placed in a separate appendix section. Proposers are cautioned, however, that this does not constitute an invitation to submit large amounts of extraneous materials. Appendices should be relevant and brief. If Proposer chooses to provide additional information in a separate 12 appendix, Proposer is encouraged to identify, in the appendix, why Proposer believes such information is pertinent to the RFP. 5. DRAFT AGREEMENT — SECTION V Proposers shall familiarize themselves with the City's Draft Agreement (Section V) and all the Attachments attached thereto. The City intends to use the attached Draft Agreement as the contract resulting from this RFP. At the time of the proposal submission, should the Proposer have concerns or recommended changes to the Draft Agreement requirements, then those concerns/recommended changes must be included in writing in the submittal. The City may consider or negotiate changes to the Draft Agreement with the successful Proposer only to the extent the changes are provided to the City in writing within the proposal at the time of submission. Changes to the City's Draft Agreement shall be made at the City's sole discretion. 13 SECTION III - EVALUATION AND AWARD 14 SECTION III — EVALUATION AND AWARD A. EVALUATION PROCESS AND AWARD 1. An evaluation committee will be appointed to review all proposals received. The evaluation committee is comprised of City staff members: John Wohlmuth, City Manager Mark Greenwood P.E., Director of Public Works Paul Gibson, Director of Finance Gary Rosenblum, Risk Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst The committee members will review the proposals separately then convene to discuss the written proposals. Each member of the selection panel will then evaluate each proposal using the criteria identified herein to arrive at a score for each proposal. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM 25% Technical experience in performing work of a similar nature, experience working with other public agencies, specialized experience, and professional competence in areas directly related to this RFP. Strength and stability of the firm, strength, experience, and technical competence of subcontractors, as well as assessment of client references. 2. MANAGEMENT APPROACH 25% Qualifications as identified in this RFP. Commitment of project staff, including their past experiences. Key personnel, especially the Project Manager; and level of involvement in performing related work cited in "Qualifications of the Firm" section. References from past projects, logic of project organization, and concurrence in the restrictions on changes in key personnel. 3. PROPOSED SERVICES 25% Depth of Proposer's understanding of City requirements and overall quality of the proposed services and work plan; logic, and clarity of work plan; appropriateness of labor distribution among the tasks; ability to meet or better the City draft project schedule; utility of suggested technical or procedural innovations and the identification of special issues and Proposer's response in resolving those 15 issues. Specific methods of the Proposer to meet or exceed cost recovery goals. 4. COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSE 15% Overall completeness and thoroughness of response in accordance with RFP instructions; exceptions to or deviations from the RFP requirements that the City cannot or will not accommodate; or other relevant factors not considered elsewhere. 5. LOCATION OF FIRM 10% The location of the firm and subconsultants will be scored by the evaluation committee. The scoring for location is summarized as follows: • 100%-location is in Coachella Valley • 75%-location is Riverside or San Bernardino Counties • 50%-location in Southern California • 25% location in State of California At the conclusion of the of the evaluation committee process the supplied references will be checked and scored by the project manager. Firms within a competitive range will be short-listed for interviews based upon the average of the evaluation committee members' score for each proposal and the reference scores. 2. The City has established December 1, 2010 as the date to conduct interviews. All prospective Proposers will be asked to keep this date available. No other interview dates will be provided. Therefore, if a Proposer is unable to attend the interview on this date, its proposal may be eliminated from further discussion. The interview will consist of a short presentation by the Proposer after which the evaluation committee will ask questions related to the project and the firm's proposal and qualifications. The committee will use pre-established criteria to score the interviews. 3. The short-listed Proposers will be requested to bring their cost proposals in a sealed envelope to the interviews. The City Project Manager will open and score the cost proposals after all interviews are completed. 4. The overall scoring and ranking of Proposers will consist of: • Proposal Score, including adjustment for reference checks (50%) • Interview Score (40%) • Cost Score (10%) 16 5. The highest ranked firm will then be notified. The final project scope, cost, and contract will be negotiated with the selected firm. If unable to negotiate a contract, negotiations will commence with the next highest ranked firm. B. NOTIFICATION OF AWARD AND DEBRIEFING Proposers who submit a proposal in response to this RFP will be notified by mail regarding the firm who was awarded the contract. Proposers who were not awarded the contract may request a debriefing in writing or electronic mail. 17 SECTION IV - SCOPE OF WORK 18 SECTION IV - SCOPE OF WORK A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. INTRODUCTION The City is seeking a partner who embodies high quality standards, emphasizes excellent customer service, and has the ability to maintain consistently high standards while operating the Aquatic Center. The City desires to select a qualified firm to operate the Aquatic Center who can deliver optimal value, customer service, and innovatively schedules and operates the facility to meet or exceed the 60% cost recovery goal. The City hereby requests Proposers to demonstrate their ability to provide and perform services for the Aquatic Center including, but not limited to, management, operations, marketing, programming, concessions, and janitorial services relating to the Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center will consist of the following amenities: • 50- Meter Pool w/ Diving Area • Recreation / Therapy Pool (with slides) • Children's Water Play Structure • Concessions Area (675 Sq. Ft.)* • Mens/Womens Locker Areas • Family Restrooms and Changing Areas • Lifeguard/Administration Areas • Multi Purpose Room (842 Sq. Ft.) • First Aid Room • Mechanical/Chemical Storage Areas * The City Council has determined that concessions are a prime area to help bolster return on investment of the Aquatic Center. The Concessions area has been planned with windows serving both the interior Aquatic Center, and to the exterior serving Civic Center Park. Serving exterior to the Aquatic Center would allow people working within the vicinity to have lunch in the park. Please review this space creatively and propose how your team would best utilize this space to maximize returns. All services provided by the Proposer must be performed to the highest industry standards and compliant with all applicable local, county, state and federal laws. Maintenance (optional): The City is asking proposers to include in a separate section of the business plan a proposal for maintaining the Aquatic Center. Maintenance shall include all day to maintenance of all pools, pool equipment, restrooms, locker facilities, maintenance of concessions area, lighting 19 (exception listed below), and surrounding amenities. Landscape maintenance and all sports lighting shall be excluded from this proposal. However, the successful Proposer is expected to coordinate with the City on maintenance efforts. Please include all key personnel or third party vendors that would provide the City with a clear understanding of how the operator would maintain the facility in a manner that would avoid damage. The proposer shall clearly indicate a maintenance threshold identifying what level City assistance is needed. Construction Documents for the Aquatic Center are available for viewing if proposers wish to familiarize themselves with the project. City staff will provide a presentation of the Aquatic Center at the Pre Proposal Conference scheduled for 2:00 pm on October 19, 2010. B. SCHEDULE The City intends to follow the schedule below which will result in a signed Management and Operations Agreement with the successful Proposer in January of 2011. DATE: Action: October 6, 2010 RFP Issued 2:00 pm October 19, 2010 Pre Proposal Conference 5:00 pm October 22, 2010 Submit Written Questions October 29, 2010 Responses Posted 2:00 pm November 12, 2010 Proposals Due to the City December 1, 2010 Interview Date December 7, 2010 Parks & Recreation Commission review of recommendation from Evaluation Committee January 14, 2011 Management and Operations Contract Award by City Council May 30, 2011 Grand Opening January — May 2011 Consider Maintenance Proposals as needed. 20 C. 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The Agreement is made in light of the following Recitals: RECITALS WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is a corporation, the principal members of which are Professional CONSULTANTS duly registered under the laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to operate and manage the Aquatic Center as set forth in Exhibit "A" (CONSULTANT'S Proposal of Services) upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, and in light of the above Recitals, which are hereby made a part of this Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows: // 26 AGREEMENT (1) TERM: (1.1) The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 14, 2011 ("Commencement Date") and continue through June 30, 2012 ("Termination Date"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause at any time by delivery to the other Party of 90 days written notice. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time by delivery to the other Party of 30 days written notice. In any such case, the CONSULTANT shall be paid the reasonable value of the services rendered, based upon a pro rata portion of CONSULTANT'S Fixed Management Fee, up to the time of the termination. The CONSULTANT shall keep adequate records to substantiate costs and provide copies of original timecards in the event of termination or suspension. (1.2) The CITY, at its option, may extend the term of this Agreement for up to two one-year contract extensions based on CONSULTANT'S performance and mutual agreement. In the event of the exercise of such option by the CITY, all other terms of this Agreement shall remain the same, except for the new Termination Date, as agreed to by the Parties. (2) CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: Without in any way limiting CONSULTANT'S right to manage and operate the Aquatic Center in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall perform the following services, or cause the same to be performed for the Aquatic Center, and all expenditures of CONSULTANT and costs and expenses incurred by CONSULTANT in performing these services shall be expenses of the Aquatic Center: 27 (2.1) manage and operate the Aquatic Center, including but not limited to, all pool areas, play features, concessions, restrooms/locker facilities, multi-use rooms, and related facilities. (2.2) maintain financial operations including, but not limited to, budgeting, payroll collecting, reporting and accounting for all revenues and expenditures. (2.3) sustain day-to-day Aquatic Center operation, including staffing and training. (2.4) develop programs including recreational and lap swimming, swim lessons, water aerobics, water sports, and other programs necessary to meet the needs of the community and/or generate revenue. (2.5) perform facility marketing for daily activities, rentals, private parties and coordination of large scale special events. (2.6) procure all materials, labor, supplies, licenses, and equipment necessary for the efficient operation of the Aquatic Center. (3) PERSONNEL: (3.1) CONSULTANT represents that, it employs or will employ at its own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement. (3.2) All of the services required hereunder will be performed by CONSULTANT or under its direct supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such services. 28 (3.3) CONSULTANT warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. (3.4) In connection with the execution of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex or national origin. The CONSULTANT shall take affirmative actions to insure equal employment opportunity and that employees are treated, during their employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. (4) DESIGNEE OF THE CITY: Until such time as CONSULTANT shall have received written notice to the contrary, the "designee of the CITY" as that term is used herein, shall be the City Manager. 29 (5) FIXED MANAGEMENT FEE: The CITY agrees to pay the CONSULTANT a fixed Management Fee for the period of this Agreement to the expiration of the term, CONSULTANT shall receive a "Fixed Management Fee" of $ per month. The Fixed Management Fee shall be paid monthly, in arrears, within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. (6) PERCENTAGE MANAGEMENT FEE. In addition to the Fixed Management Fee, for the period from the date of this Agreement to expiration of its term, CONSULTANT shall receive a "Percentage Management Fee" equal to fifty percent of the amount by which the Gross Revenues of the portions of the Aquatic Center operated by CONSULTANT exceeds the Threshold Amount; provided that in no event shall the Percentage Management Fee in any one Operating Year exceed an amount equal to twelve months cumulative total of Fixed Management Fee. The Threshold Amount is $768,000.00 The Percentage Management Fee shall be paid to CONSULTANT annually, in arrears, within 45 days following CONSULTANT Delivery to the CITY of the annual statement required by Section (16.7) below, and shall be based on the Gross Revenues for the Operating Year covered by such statement. In the event of any corrections to any monthly or annual statements, the Parties shall promptly make the necessary adjustments between themselves. 30 Any Percentage Management Fee owing as of the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement shall be payable concurrently with the delivery to the CITY of the final statement per Section (16.7) hereof. (6.1) Gross Revenues Defined. For the purpose of determining the Percentage Management Fee, the term "Gross Revenues" means all money received as a result of the operation of the Aquatic Center and the sale of goods and services at the Aquatic Center, determined on a cash basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Gross Revenues shall include all forms of entry fees, rental fees, program/instruction fees, rental and concession payments, food and beverage sales, revenue generated from space rentals and from meetings, banquets, parties, tournaments, and other group gatherings, and merchandise sales. The following shall be excluded from Gross Revenues: • Cost of goods returned • Monies and or credits received in settlement of claims for loss or damage to goods, wares, food, or merchandise. • Compensation paid to program instructors providing lessons and related services, who are not employees of the CONSULTANT • Credit card carrying charges • All sales taxes, admission taxes, use taxes, so-called luxury taxes, entertainment taxes, value added taxes, excise taxes, gross receipt taxes, and similar taxes, whether imposed under any existing or future rules, regulations, laws or ordinances, upon the sales of food, beverages, merchandise or services and whether or not added to or included in the selling price. 31 • Delivery Charges • Interest, service or sales carrying charges paid by customers for extension of credit on sales. • Any receipts from the transfer of goods, wares or merchandise from the Aquatic Center to any other store owned by CONSULTANT or the CITY. • Bad debts and bad checks. • Proceeds of insurance, except business interruption insurance proceeds. • Receipts from sales to employees at a discount. • Proceeds from the bulk sale of any merchandise (i.e., a sale not made in the ordinary course of business). • Proceeds from the sale of fixtures or equipment. • Any amount received by CONSULTANT in connection with any claim, demand, or lawsuit. • Initial operating funds in the Aquatic Center accounts and funds subsequently provided by the CONSULTANT, if any. (7) AQUATIC CENTER ACCOUNTS: The Aquatic Center shall cause to be established bank accounts for the operations of the Aquatic Center at a banking institution (which banking institution shall be determined by the CITY), such accounts to be in the CITY'S name. CONSULTANT will collect and deposit daily in the Aquatic Center Accounts designated by the CITY all monies received from the operations of the Aquatic Center. 32 (7.1) All revenues generated by the Aquatic Center shall be the property of the CITY. Revenue collection procedures shall be in accordance with the method approved by the CITY. The deposit shall be made with the bank no later than the next business day following the date on which the revenues are collected. A duplicate copy of the deposit receipt identifying the amount collected by CONSULTANT and its deposit with the bank shall be delivered by CONSULTANT to the designee of the CITY on a weekly basis, or, at the option of the CITY, CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with a weekly bank deposit report via a computerized "on-line" reporting system. (7.2) Until such monies or other things of value have been deposited in the CITY'S account and verified by the bank in accordance with this Agreement, CONSULTANT bears all risk of loss therefore, including, but not limited to, damage, destruction, disappearance, theft, fraudulent, or any dishonest or unlawful act, or other hazard, irrespective of location and whether by CONSULTANT'S employees or any other person or entity. Should such an event or act occur, CONSULTANT shall notify as soon as possible the designee of the CITY and the County Sheriff and CONSULTANT shall prepare a report of such incident. CONSULTANT shall notify the CITY of any operational changes deemed necessary by CONSULTANT to safeguard the CITY'S monies or things of value. (7.3) CONSULTANT shall require of the bank holding the CITY'S funds that all funds be secured to such an extent and in such a manner as is required by applicable law in connection with the deposit of funds of a public entity. (7.4) CONSULTANT shall design, establish, implement and maintain procedures for the accounting and control of the revenues from the time of their 33 collection by CONSULTANT to the time of deposit at the bank. This shall include a system of internal controls to account for all gross revenues. Such procedures shall include each of the accounting and cash control processes identified recommended by CONSULTANT and approved by the designee of the CITY, which approval shall not unreasonably be withheld. (7.5) CONSULTANT shall maintain in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) adequate books of account with respect to its management and operations of the facilities and shall maintain such books at its local offices in Palm Desert, California. CONSULTANT shall keep full accurate books of account and such other records as are necessary to reflect the results of the operation of the Aquatic Center. For this purpose, CONSULTANT agrees it will make available to the CITY at all times all books and records in CONSULTANT'S possession relating to the Aquatic Center, including contract documents, invoices and construction records. All accounting records shall be maintained in accordance with GAAP and shall be maintained in a cash format for each Operating Year. All such books, records, and reports shall be maintained separately from other facilities operated by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT agrees to maintain reasonable and necessary accounting, operating, and administrative controls relating to the financial aspects of the Aquatic Center, and such controls shall provide checks and balances designed to protect the Aquatic Center, CONSULTANT, and the CITY. CONSULTANT shall maintain all financial and accounting books and records for a period of at least three years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, and the CITY shall have the right to inspect and audit such books and records during such period as provided below. 34 CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with a verification and accounting system as directed by the CITY for all monies, gross receipts, revenues, fees and charges collected at the Aquatic Center. Such system shall include: (a) Recordation of all sales by means of a cash register, which will display the amount of each sale and automatically issue a customer's receipt. The cash registers used by CONSULTANT shall be approved by the CITY. Said cash registers shall in all cases have locked in sales total transaction counters that are constantly accumulating and which cannot, in any case, be reset, and in addition, a tape loaded within the cash registers on which transaction numbers and sales details are imprinted. Beginning and ending cash register readings shall be made a matter of daily record. In the event of a mechanical or electrical failure of cash register, CONSULTANT shall record by hand all collections and issue a customer receipt in like manner. (b) Entry of each and every Aquatic Center users name on entry log. (c) Totaling of Aquatic Center users at the end of each day and reconciliation of fee category totals on cash register detail tapes. (d) Maintenance of a daily log book detailing the number of Aquatic Center users by fee category and total amount of cash collected by fee category. (7.6) The CITY or its authorized agents, auditors, or representatives shall have the right during normal business hours to review, inspect, audit, and copy the books, records, invoices, deposit receipts, canceled checks, and other accounting and financial information maintained by CONSULTANT in connection with the operation of the Aquatic Center. All such books and records shall be made available to the CITY at the Aquatic Center, unless the CITY and CONSULTANT agree upon another location. 35 The CONSULTANT, at its own expense, shall have the right to retain an independent accounting firm to audit the books and records of the Aquatic Center on an annual basis. The CITY'S rights under this Section shall continue after termination of this Agreement. (7.7) CONSULTANT shall deliver to the CITY the following financial statements, in a form reasonably acceptable to the CITY: (7.7.1) Within 20 days after the end of each calendar month, a statement of Gross Revenues, showing the results of operation of the Aquatic Center for such month and for the Operating Year to date, which statement shall include sufficient detail to reflect all Gross Revenues, Aquatic Center Expenses and the Fixed Management Fee. Such statements shall include a budget comparison, a variance report, and such other customary reports as may reasonably be requested by the CITY. Such statement shall be certified as correct by an authorized financial officer of CONSULTANT. Such statement shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the CITY; and (7.7.2) Within 30 days after the end of each Operating Year, a statement of profits, losses, and Gross Revenues, showing the results of operation of the Aquatic Center for such Operating Year which statement shall include sufficient detail to reflect all Gross Revenues, Aquatic Center Expenses, the Fixed Management Fee, and the Percentage Management Fee (if applicable) for such period. Such statement shall be certified as correct by an authorized officer of CONSULTANT. Such statements shall include a budget comparison, a variance report, and such other customary reports as may reasonably be requested by the designee of the CITY. If 36 requested by the designee of the CITY, and at the sole expense of the CITY, these financial statements shall be certified by an independent certified public accountant acceptable to the designee of the CITY and provided to the CITY within 90 days after the end of the Operating Year. CONSULTANT shall provide to the designee of the CITY, within 30 days of end of each calendar month, that calendar month's payroll register by department and individual. If CONSULTANT fails to provide to the CITY any monthly or annual statement at the time and in the manner specified in this Agreement, this failure shall constitute a material default under this Agreement and the CITY shall have the right, in addition to any other rights or remedies it may have under this Agreement, to conduct an audit to determine these sales, and CONSULTANT shall immediately reimburse the CITY for the cost of the audit on written demand by the CITY. If the actual monthly or annual Gross Revenues shown by any audit of the CITY (whether hereunder or under Sections 7.5 or 7.6) is found to be three percent or greater than the amount of the Gross Revenues shown on the statement provided by CONSULTANT, or if there are any other material irregularities, the overstatement or such irregularities shall be deemed willful and the CITY may terminate this Agreement upon written notice given at any time within 60 days after receipt of the audit by the CITY. If at any time CONSULTANT causes an audit of CONSULTANT'S business at the Aquatic Center to be made by an independent accountant, CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY a copy of the report of this audit at no cost to the CITY, within ten days after CONSULTANT'S receipt of the audit report. 37 (7.8) CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with all computerized data in a format acceptable to the designee of the CITY. (8) PUBLICITY: Any commercial advertisements, press releases, articles, or other media information using the CITY'S name shall be subject to the prior approval of the CITY, which approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld. (9) ATTORNEY FEES: In the event that any judgment is entered in any action upon this Agreement, the Party hereto against whom such judgment is rendered agrees to pay the other Party an amount equal to the reasonable value of the legal services performed in his or its behalf in such action and that such amount may be added to and made a part of such judgment. (10) SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties, but it shall not be assigned by the CONSULTANT without written consent of the CITY. (11) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The CONSULTANT shall be an independent contractor, not an employee of the CITY. (12) APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the laws of the State of California. The Parties agree that the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside shall have jurisdiction of any litigation between the Parties relating to this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to work. 38 (13) MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES: No change in the character or extent of the work to be performed by the CONSULTANT shall be made except by supplemental authority in writing between CITY and the CONSULTANT. The supplemental authority shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time and adjustment of the fee to be paid by CITY to the CONSULTANT, if any. (14) INSURANCE. (14.1) Time for Compliance. CONSULTANT shall not commence Services under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the CITY that it has secured all insurance required under this Section. In addition, CONSULTANT shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the CITY that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this Section. (14.2) Minimum Requirements. CONSULTANT shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by CONSULTANT, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage: (14.2.1) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (A) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (B) 39 Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and (C) Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability: Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance. (14.2.2) Minimum Limits of Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain limits of no less than: (A) General Liability: $10,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and $20,000,000 in general aggregate. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (B) Automobile Liability: $10,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (C) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: Workers' compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (14.3) Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or CONSULTANT shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by the CITY to add the following provisions to the insurance policies: (14.3.1) General Liability. The general liability policy shall be endorsed to state that: (A) the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the services performed by or on behalf of CONSULTANT, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (B) the insurance coverage shall be primary 40 insurance with respect to the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of CONSULTANT'S scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of CONSULTANT'S insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it. (14.3.2) Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy shall be endorsed to state that: (A) the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by CONSULTANT or for which CONSULTANT is responsible; and (B) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the CITY its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of CONSULTANT'S scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of CONSULTANT'S insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it. (14.3.3) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work performed by CONSULTANT. 41 (14.3.4) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CITY; and (B) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. (14.3.5) Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. (14.4) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the CITY. (14.5) Verification of Coverage. CONSULTANT shall furnish CITY with original certificates of insurance and endorsements affecting coverage required by this Agreement on forms satisfactory to the CITY. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the CITY before work commences. (15) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: No officer, member or employee of the CITY during his tenure or one year thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this 42 Agreement or the proceeds thereof. The Parties hereto covenant and agree that to their knowledge no member of the CITY Council, officer or employee of the CITY has any interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, or in business of the contracting Party other than the CITY, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of either Party at any time a full and complete disclosure of all such information will be made in writing to the other Party or Parties, even if such interest would not be considered a conflict of interest under applicable laws. The CONSULTANT hereby covenants that he has, at the time of this Agreement, no interest, and that he shall not acquire any interest in the future, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. The CONSULTANT further covenants that in the performance of this work no person having any such interest shall be employed by the CONSULTANT. (16) INDEMNITIES: (16.1) CONSULTANT'S Indemnity: CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to CITY), protect, and hold harmless the CITY, and all CITY Personnel from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, lawsuits, proceedings, damages, liabilities, judgments, penalties, fines, attorneys' fees, costs and expenses: (16.1.1) which result from any action taken by CONSULTANT relating to the Aquatic Center (i) that is expressly prohibited by this Agreement, or (ii) that is not 43 within the scope of CONSULTANT'S duties under this Agreement, or (iii) that is not within CONSULTANT'S delegated authority under this Agreement; or (16.1.2) which result from any violations by CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, invitees, contractors, subcontractors or assignees of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation governing or otherwise affecting the business operations of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S performance of services and obligations under this Agreement; or (16.1.3) which result from any injury or death of any person (including, without limitation, injury or death of CONSULTANT'S employees, agents, visitors, invitees, assignees, contractors or subcontractors within CONSULTANT'S control) or damage or destruction of the property of any person or entity which occurs by reason of the negligent actions or omissions or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, invitees, contractors, subcontractors, or assignees, or material breach or default by CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, invitees, contractors, subcontractors, or assignees, in performance of CONSULTANT'S services under this Agreement or otherwise caused by the negligent actions or omissions or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, invitees, contractors, subcontractors, or assignees; or (16.1.4) which result from any other act or omission not enumerated above constituting the negligence or willful misconduct by CONSULTANT or any officer, director, or employee of CONSULTANT; or (16.1.5) for any costs, fees, fines or losses that may result from environmental contamination or natural resource damage on the subject property if 44 caused by CONSULTANT'S performance in storing, using or disposing of hazardous or toxic substances or materials or wastes such as, but not limited to, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides or other water treatment chemicals. This indemnity provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. CONSULTANT hereby stipulates and agrees that no condition precedent to its indemnification obligations stated herein, whether by way of notice or otherwise, exists or shall constitute a defense to its obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, and the CITY Personnel in any such circumstances. (16.2) CITY'S Indemnity: The CITY agrees to indemnity, defend (with council reasonably satisfactory to CONSULTANT), protect, and hold harmless CONSULTANT and its owners, officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all claims demands, actions, lawsuits, proceedings, damages, liabilities, judgments, penalties, fines attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses arising from (i) any act or omission to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct by the CITY or any officer, director, employee, or agent of the CITY, (ii) ownership, leasing, organization, development or construction of the Aquatic Center, (iii) any environmental contamination conditions that are the result of the presence of hazardous or toxic substances or materials or wastes that were pre-existing before this Agreement between CONSULTANT and CITY first executed, and which may be uncovered or discovered during or after the term of this Agreement, or if present at the Aquatic Center by any cause other than CONSULTANT'S performance in storing, using or disposing of hazardous or toxic substances or materials or wastes, such a, but not limited to, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides or other water treatment chemicals or (iv) claims by 45 third parties against CONSULTANT arising from any other actions or omissions of the CITY, City personnel, or others for whom any of them are responsible but only if such claim or claims also neither arise from, nor are caused in whole or in any part by, the wrongful or negligent act, error or omission of CONSULTANT, any officer, director, or employee of CONSULTANT or others for whom any of the them are responsible. (17) In case of conflicts within the contract documents, the document precedence shall be as follows: (a) This Agreement; (b) Exhibit "A" (CONSULTANT'S Proposal of Services, and any written modifications thereto). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Parties have executed this Agreement the date first hereinabove written. CITY OF PALM DESERT Company Name Municipal Corporation Cindy Finerty, Mayor Authorized Signature Date: Date: ATTEST: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk 46 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Mark Greenwood, P.E. David J. Erwin, City Attorney Director of Public Works 47 APPENDIX I - CITY COMPLETED OPERATIONS STUDY 48 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TIER WATER RATES Landscape and Lighting Districts Summary Billing For: a_ Assessment District(1050) Assessment Zones(1056) Shepherd Lane(1088) Haystack(1121) TOTALS - Tier Classification Rate CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent 1 Excellent $ 0.93 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 2 Efficient $ 1.12 701 $562.00 76.86% 541 $605.92 88.25% 323 $361.76 80.95% 2312 $2,589.44 67.39% Tier 1 10 $9.30 0.03% 3 Inefficient $ 1.68 110 $84.00 12.06% 32 $53.76 5.22% 54 $90.72 13.53% 612 $1,028.16 17.84% Tier2 28309 $31,706.08 86.82% 4 Excessive $ 2.24 101 $96.00 11.07% 40 $89.60 6.53% 22 $49.28 5.51% 507 $1,135.68 14.78% Tier3 2072 $3,480.96 6.35% 5 Wasteful $ 4.12 0 $109.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% Tier 4 1193 $2,672.32 3.66% Tier 5 1023 $4,214.76 3.14% MEDIANS Summary Billing For: Entrada del Paseo(10528) Street Medians"4"(1051) Street Medians"5"(1055) Street Medians"6"(1089) Report for Aug 2010 Tier Classification Rate CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent 1 Excellent $ 0.93 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 10 $9.30 0.29% 0 $0.00 0.00% 2 Efficient $ 1.12 739 $827.68 100.00% 2655 $2,973.60 94.65% 2797 $3,132.64 81.78% 1455 $1,629.60 83.33% 3 Inefficient $ 1.68 0 $0.00 0.00% 99 $166.32 3.53% 374 $628.32 10.94% 62 $104.16 3.55% 4 Excessive $ 2.24 0 $0.00 0.00% 51 $114.24 1.82% 239 $535.36 6.99% 138 $309.12 7.90% 5 Wasteful $ 4.12 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 91 $374.92 5.21% PARKS Summary Billing For: Civic Center Park(1093) Freedom Park(10049&1131) Soccer Park(10364&1053) University Park(1132) Parks(1054) Tier Classification Rate CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent 1 Excellent $ 0.93 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 2 Efficient $ 1.12 405 $453.60 27.40% 5170 $5,790.40 99.29% 5569 $6,237.28 93.41% 1331 $1,490.72 100.00% 3157 $3,535.84 92.58% 3 Inefficient $ 1.68 46 $77.28 3.11% 37 $62.16 0.71% 393 $660.24 6.59% 0 $0.00 0.00% 253 $425.04 7.42% 4 Excessive $ 2.24 95 $212.80 6.43% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 5 Wasteful $ 4.12 932 $3,839.84 63.06% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS(PARKS/MEDIANS) Billing For: Palma Village(De Anza) 7288 Dinah Shore 75036 Gerald Ford 41120 Washington Varner(250'W of Washington) Vamer&Monterey Tier Classification Rate CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent CCF Amount Percent 1 Excellent $ 0.93 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 2 Efficient $ 1.12 351 $393.12 100.00% 80 $89.60 100.00% 19 $21.28 100.00% 207 $231.84 100.00% 463 $518.56 100.00% 34 $38.08 100.00% 3 Inefficient $ 1.68 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 4 Excessive $ 2.24 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 5 Wasteful $ 4.12 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% NN� M CITY OF PALM DESERT _•c�f. @ PARKS AND RECREATION _ .4 S 94,tt- o�� STAFF REPORT � To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Date: October 5, 2010 Subject: Skate Park Expansion Costs Background At its meeting of June 1, 2010, the Parks and Recreation Commission was addressed by Mr. Chad Rivera requesting consideration to upgrade the existing skate park in order to accommodate a more advanced group of users. The Commission directed staff to work with Mr. Rivera and report back to the Commission on the feasibility and potential costs. At the meeting of July 20, 2010, staff informed the Commission that the approximate cost for a more advanced expansion ranges from $250,000 - $750,000, depending on the features. The Commission asked staff to return the item to the Commission at a later date with additional information that would help better determine the need for an expansion. Discussion Staff contacted several design firms and confirmed that the previous estimated cost will be enough to accommodate an advanced component to the Skate Park. Because each firm seems to have a slightly different opinion on what style of skate parks users prefer, staff has assembled several articles, catalogs, and program guides that will provide further information. And although, staff has not received an outpour of requests to upgrade the skate park, most in the industry seem to support the theory of "if you build it, they will learn". As stated at the previous meeting, should the Commission wish to formalize this project, it would need to be added to the queue of the five-year capital improvement projects for parks. /bg THE BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SKATEPARKS WHY HIGH-QUALITY SKATEPARKS BECOME VALUABLE COMMUNITY ASSETS Skateboarders and the skateparks they call home are often misunderstood. When compared with the _ traditional team sports like f p football and baseball which �*p!��'��'�„''_'�'��°�� ■�=i1 _� have become engrained in our culture,skateboarding =_ and action sports are still on the fringe of mainstream - �' W society. Negative stereotypes continue to portray 7-�1 • ' skateboarders as social outlaws with little respect for i )9j authority. It is not surprising then,that skateparks are , looked upon in a similar light and are often a low L rf _ = =r priority in a city's planning efforts. When you move beyond these outdated stereotypes ‘41 though, it becomes clear that skateparks provide a vital space for people to stay active and be a part of a unique community. In countless cities around the world,well- built skateparks have proven to be valuable community - ti . assets with tremendous benefits. Instead of viewing — skateboarding as a negative problem that needs to be - solved,these forward-thinking communities have found ways to embrace these sports while showcasing their artistic and acrobatic spirit. DUIDANCE FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ENSURES SUCCESS With the help of an experienced skatepark construction and design firm,such as Spohn Ranch, communities can feel confident knowing their skatepark will adequately serve their action sports athletes for years to come. When functional and well-balanced designs are combined with high-quality construction methods,skaters will stay in the park—instead of continuing to fight through traffic and damage property around town. Since partnering with ESPN in the early'90s to develop the X-Games competitions,Spohn Ranch has continued to lead the way in municipal skateparks. With hundreds of successful projects under our belt, we have the experience it takes to help your community design responsible skatepark solutions. SPONN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 5 BENEFITS OF A SUCCESSFUl KA1 ARK 1. COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACES HELP BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS As our world becomes increasingly overwhelmed by television,video games and internet browsing— kids are spending a lot less time on face-to-face interaction with their peers. How are kids expected to grow and develop the skills they will need in the real world if they spend all day sitting in front of a screen? Engaging outdoor environments such as a skateparks are great places for kids to interact with one another and build vital '� social and interpersonal skills. When a skatepark is built,a community ;. "' F develops around it. For kids who are r=; � tri- struggling to identify with team sports,this . ;t community gives them a valuable sense of _ belonging. When theyshow upto the park„ # p race,gender and age are all thrown out the window—all that matters is that they have a ov, 4'"' good attitude and a passion for skating. ' ' r In comparison to snowboarding,where lift tickets,transportation and specialized gear can cost a thousand dollars or more—skateboarding is a very cost-effective activity that anyone can enjoy. In this skatepark, many lifelong friendships will bloom—often between very different types of people. In a recent study by the Journal of Adolescent Research, Dr. Graham L. Bradley explains that "skate parks are positive places,which encourage civic responsibility and social skills. We also watched and observed kids acquiring social skills, learning to cooperate,to take turns,to take some responsibility for their sporting arena. They have pride in it and they look after it. We think young boys at the skatepark are learning the beginnings of some civic participation, some responsibility, and some involvement in their community." Source: Journal of Adolescent Research— "Skate Parks as a Context for Adolescent Development" Graham L. Bradley, March 2010; vol. 25, 2:pp. 288-323. SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 2. SKATEBOARDING HAS POSITIVE AFFECTS ON MENTAL HEALTH Skateboarding is a unique activity because it combines extreme physical exertion with precise muscle f11 coordination and balance. The complexity of performing tricks on a .�i' 11.14 461 skateboard improves brain function atdrilk a fundamental level and stimulates new I cell growth in the brain. In 2006,an elementary school in Boulder,Colorado began incorporating skateboarding into the physical education curriculum—calling the program "Skate Pass". The program's director, Eric Klassen,wanted to"bring in activities that are alternative, non-competitive and individual. Most kids in schools feel intimidated when it comes to competition." Klassen says the biggest benefit might be something kids don't realize they're learning.While skateboarding helps with eye-foot coordination and balance, he says it also improves performance in the classroom. "When they're involved in an activity that involves balance--both hemispheres of the brain are equally stimulated," Klassen says. He points out that researchers have shown that the body also produces a hormone that makes students more receptive to learning for the rest of the school day. Source: 9News- "Local school becomes first in nation to teach skateboarding"3/6/2006 In his new book,Spark: The Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain,John J. Ratey,a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,also makes a very convincing case that kids who regularly exercise perform better in school and are able to learn more effectively than their peers who do not consistently exercise. "Less traditional sports,such as rock climbing, mountain biking,whitewater paddling,and—sorry to tell you, Mom—skateboarding,are also effective in the sense that they require complex movements in the midst of heavy exertion. The combination of challenging the brain and the body has a greater positive impact than aerobic exercise alone." In addition to skateboarding's positive effects on learning and comprehension, it also build self confidence and helps people combat stress and depression SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 "Skaters at The Pipleiine ride back and forth and up and down for hours and hours, practicing tricks over and over. In the process,they develop self-discipline,stamina and self-confidence. "It definitely teaches you self-discipline,"said Rob Abbott,30, skateboarder and salesman at Sequence Skate Shop. "There's that mentality when you go out there,and you want to accomplish something.You practice it over and over for days and weeks at a time.And once you do it,you feel good about yourself and what you've accomplished." Source: The Juneau Empire— "Riding the Concrete Wave"Ten Tibbett,September 13,2007 An interesting case study on skateparks as positive environments comes from Evan Knappenberger,who is f a skater-stepfather and OIF '05-'07 veteran with PTSD and depression. He is a student at Wh p atcom f Community College in Bellingham,WA. f "Howa At 0311111 do these veterans cope? What hope is there int Y -• r 11/1'to treatment, be it medical or spiritual,for ex-soldiers with mental illness?What exactly is it about emotional i � trauma that demands such a thorough and time- wT: consuming healing? How is that healing facilitated in post-modern suburban America?One surprisingly effective answer for many veterans has been the local skateboard park. Go to any skatepark in America and an astonishing number of young veterans from every political and economic background will tell you about the curative properties of skateboarding. Many claim there is a meditative quality to the sport that promotes relaxation and emotional balance.Some claim skateboarding as a miracle cure for their various ailments. Before looking into the physical and mental benefits of skateboarding, it is necessary to take a moment to realize the more important community benefits of the skatepark itself. By providing veterans with specialized topics for discussion that are unrelated to warfare,such as skating equipment,tricks,and famous skaters,skateparks offer veterans a means of conversational engagement and a milieu of interpersonal connections. Skate culture transcends political differences and focuses on sportsmanship and camaraderie.This can be reassuring to veterans who are wary of politically charged causes or groups. Many soldiers with depression, PTSD,or combat injuries struggle to maintain a healthy weight. For some it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise as a civilian because it is usually a lonely activity whereas in the army it was social. Skateboarding is an excellent way to get exercise in a social environment without having to pay hundreds of dollars for a gym membership. SPONN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 By acquiring new skating abilities a veteran can take pride in • peaceable accomplishments while improving his or her self- esteem. Veterans learn how to overcome fear by facing a steep _ drop on a concrete ledge at a high speed;they learn how to w overcome the past by focusing on the task at hand,which is keeping upright. Notably, it is important that a skater not be drunk while attempting maneuvers.Veterans have a very high rate of substance abuse and alcoholism and are discouraged from using and drinking while they are skating, if only to save themselves from injury. I have yet to see a drunk vet at the local skatepark, _•� though there are plenty at the VFW lodge down the street.The emotional rewards in skateboarding are performance-based,so alcohol becomes an obstacle between the skater and his or her reward. These benefits,taken together, constitute a picture of skating as a healthy, healing activity for veterans returning from war.Whether by promoting physical exercise,community or relaxation,skateparks and skateboarding are a positive and low-impact way of providing therapeutic treatment to the emotionally-damaged. As a peaceful,constructive and creative activity,skateboarding at a well- designed and well-maintained public skatepark can be one of the most valuable and fun things to do for the entire family. By building public skateparks, a city or town is ensuring the health and well-being of their children, veterans,and disaffected teenagers, both physically and mentally." Spohn Ranch has a long history of working with the military to design and build skateparks for military bases. On a recent project at the Fort Irwin Military Base,the • 1 Fort's Marketing Chief echoed Evan's .► thoughts with these inspiring words. "There are not enough words to r .'.Y , ... it adequately say thank you to each and fir' every one of you for your support of our • tit E Fort Irwin Community. People on post can k % C only say wonderful things about the } '' design,the project and the incredible !` 711. skaters who showed up for the event. Each of you made a huge difference in the lives of our soldiers and their families yesterday. The skatepark is having a huge impact on our children and soldiers who need a place for recreation On behalf of our soldiers,families and civilians thank yo..for your generosity,talents,and heart!" SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 3. SKATEBOARDING PROMOTES HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES Arguably the most important reason for r S.A.i 4. . participating in action sports is the fact that it ` .t w ' ... �� , 4 keeps you healthy and physically fit. Finding an ti '.if" a ,� activity that gets kids off the couch and keeps _ rk , them in shape is vital for the youth of this t. a _ . 4, nation,especially in this time of a national Jr,,. health crisis. 11: _ 4 . III - The US Surgeon General has officially =r, .� - 1 ' � declared that obesity is an epidemic. i . Obesity is the most pressing health / r� .4 �•: problem America is facing,costing the ,/ r �' f No health care system an estimated $90 -. billion per year. - Three of every five Americans are overweight;one of every five is obese. - A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association predicts that a child born in 2000 has a one-in-three chance of developing diabetes. - Some 30%percent of U.S. schoolchildren are overweight—six times more than in 1980-and another 30%are on the cusp. - Overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight adults.This increases to 80 percent if one or both parents are overweight or obese. - Only 6%of U.S. high schools offer a daily physical education class. - Kids are spending an average of 5.5 hours a day in front of some sort of a screen—television, computer,or handheld device. Forcing kids to participate in some form of exercise isn't enough to remedy all of these problems though. It has been proven that if you give a kid limited options for exercising, it feels like punishment or boot camp,and they will not continue doing it. Experiments with lab rats also suggest that forced exercise doesn't have nearly the same effect as voluntary exercise. Providing our youth with a wide range of physical activities to choose from is essential because it allows them to find a form of exercise they can excel at and continue doing. For a growing number of American youth,action sports have become the form of exercise that helps them maintain a healthy lifestyle. If we fail to provide these kids with adequate facilities for their activities though,they will most likely fall back onto the couch, or even worse. A recent study by Johns Hopkins University researchers said regularly skating, rollerblading and biking increase children's chances of fighting the flab as they grow.The odds were better than for those who played baseball and other organized,and often seasonal,sports. SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 4. SKATEPARKS REDUCE CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Unfortunately,skateparks are often perceived as negative environments that attract delinquents and illicit behavior. Misinformed community members conjure up images of graffiti, smoking, fighting and inappropriate language when they talk about skateparks. More often than not e. � LPL` " though,these problems are the result of a few V ',� - �. -y bad seeds—not the majority of skatepark users a ' who are there to exercise and progress their 1, I. i r± . A i.- skills. These problems are also the symptoms of . • r' t. •s _ r. adolescent behavior in general and are unfairly - 3 associated with skateparks as the main cause. A lack of adequate skateparks is one of the easiest ways to turn kids onto criminals. With nothing to do and nowhere to go, kids will usually find less positive ways to occupy their time. A town in England released some profound findings after opening their skatepark in 2006. "DRIFFIELD Skate Park is helping to reduce youth crime, it has been revealed. PC Steve Wilson,of the Driffield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "From my experience, I am aware that the skate park is regularly used by numerous young people from Driffield and the surrounding areas,offering a valuable diversion from anti-social behavior." The officer said in a letter to Skate Park organizers,which was read at a meeting of the Driffield Town Council policy and finance committee:"Since the skate park opened there has been a noticeable drop in calls to youths causing annoyance and related i 1 • 1 matters. I would fully support this facility being ‘ 3 .." w 111 made into an all weather,all year round resource." .) ► Ili .� i4 In September of 2008,Spohn Ranch teamed up with 4` •�� -3gh, '� world-renowned professional skateboarder Paul "P- 4 Jc _ Rod" Rodriguez to create a truly amazing concrete :' �� ,z skatepark for the youth of Wilmington, CA a community ranked as one of the most dangerous `.� I� � � communities in the US. Knowing the skatepark . I ,7, a' could serve as a valuable recreational space for the . easily-distracted youth of Wilmington,Spohn Ranch ,_,_ presented the City of Los Angeles with a$100,000 grant to ensure the project would come to fruition Since its opening,the park has averaged 250-300 skaters a day, has become a drop off location for seven neighborhood schools,and has helped reduce violent crime in the area by 90%. SPORN BARON SKATEPARKS 2010 5. SKATEPARKS ATTRACT TOURISM A professionally-designed and well- maintained skatepark can bring new life into your community. When you take the111 "' } time and effort to create a unique facility, mu V` - ..-.�c .� the economic rewards can be felt almost ,- immediately. Word travels fast in the • - ~. �-- /— skateboarding world and with a new showpiece to offer, skateboarders and their families will flock to your community • and spend their vacation dollars. * • _p -� Or Ilk "To emphasize how much impact our `t►{ '- skatepark has had since its opening, I would like to note that one of the most frequent questions at our Colorado Welcome Center is now, "How do you get to the skatepark?" The volunteers at the welcome center have requested that signs be placed throughout town to guide out-of-towners to the park. There have been, as I am told, numerous skaters from across America that have come here specifically for the purpose of trying out our new facility. I've heard reports from local enthusiasts that fellow riders from as far away as Maine,Vermont, Florida,Washington, Oregon,Texas, California,and Indiana have been here to skate. For a city with a population of 10,000 we are impressed with the results. Tony Hawk even stopped for a ride with his group a couple of weeks ago. Word travels fast when a world class skatepark is constructed." Mayor Joseph A. Reorda—Trinidad, Colorado "The immediate response to our park was overwhelming. Both the youth of our town,and visitors alike bombarded our new park each and every day. This was a huge economic boost for our town,and continues to be as this contest has put Carbondale and our skate park on the map. Never underestimate the draw that a skatepark will have on your town. Our town has been very pleased with the economic impact that the new skatepark has brought to Carbondale. With many visitors staying here over the Summer months just to skate our park,with large contests being held here and the free advertisements that skaters pass on to each other about Carbondale,our skatepark has been exceptional for town business." Carbondale Recreation&Skatepark Coordinator Chris Woods Carbondale, Colorado SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 8 COMMON SKATEPARK MYTHS 1. Skateparks are dangerous A professionally-designed skatepark with precise geometry and thoughtful traffic patterns is the best way to keep your skaters safe. When you build a skatepark in your community,skaters are no longer forced to ride on the streets where they share space with pedestrians and cars. Although skateboarding is often perceived as dangerous, national studies show that it is safe when compared with other sports. "The best research which quantifies risk of skateboarding comes from the Journal of Trauma, Oct. 2002, and is written by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.They determined the number of skateboarding injuries per active skateboarder and compared those numbers to in-line skating and basketball.Skateboarding had an injury rate of 8.9 per 1,000 participants. In-line skating was 3.9/1,000 and basketball produced 21.2 ER-treated injuries per 1,000 players. Statistically,skateboarding is safer than playing basketball. Skateboarding on public streets or adjacent to traffic is more dangerous and can produce serious injuries due to collision with motor vehicles.The potential benefit from the skateboard park is that it will shift riders from the sidewalks and streets to the park,and there will be fewer falls due to surface irregularity." Dr. Michael Yorgason is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. He practices at Montana Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PC. 2. Skateboarders are delinquents Although the average skater is an adolescent male,skaters come in all shapes and sizes. It is not uncommon to arill111111111" - see 50-year-old moms and dads riding with their sons and daughters at the Pkt IL Pi t skatepark. Skaters are often perceived as - ►, Ayj .f . , litter delinquents, but this is usually because ,i n y�',� '�"h •4 their lack of a designated facility turns them into a nuisance and liability. As these negative stereotypes gradually fade • away, it becomes clear that the majority "'ti75a of skaters are athletes with a passion for their sport. SPONN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 3. Skateboarders are a small minority Skateboarding is one of the nation's fastest growing sports and now rivals football and basketball as the most popular activities among youth. National studies estimate the number of skateboarders in the U.S. at around 13 million,with a 10%increase over the last three years. These studies also estimate that about 16.5%of US youth population (5 24 year olds)are active skaters. When you account for the BMX bike riders, roller bladders and scooter riders—it becomes clear that most communities will have a significant action sports population. 4. Skateparks attract illicit behavior Any public park can attract unsavory elements, but skateparks often deter disruptive behavior and vagrancy because skaters populate the park. Parks that are remote,secluded or seldom used by the community are the ones that get abused. Without a positive environment like a skatepark in the vicinity, skaters are forced into the streets. "Activities you might not expect—like skateboarding--might be just what teens and adolescents need. Research out of the University of North Carolina found that skateboarding is among the activities that might help keep children out of trouble. "I think skat? efesct:51" oarding kids adolescents--including skateboarders --were less likely to engage in risky behavior like smoking and drinking. "I think that is a group we see as being a { little more on the risky side, but instead of being ...:l� ---- F on the risky side,they were actually protected from those behaviors," said Dr. Penny Gordon- Larsen, a researcher." Source:NBC Philadelphia- "Keeping Active Best Way To Keep Kids Out Of Trouble"April 3, 2006 5. Skateparks are noisy A professionally-designed concrete skatepark is not louder than any other type of recreational facility. All recreational facilities generate some noise and skateparks are no different. Steel ramps though,are a different story and should generally be avoided if noise is a potential concern. A 2001 study by Portland,Oregon's Noise Control Officer compared the noise from a skatepark to a basic conversation between two people. Noise from a skatepark blends into the background at around 50 feet. This figure can also be reduced by designing the park with sound barriers in mind. SPONN RANCH SKATEPARKS 2010 6. Skateparks are messy Like any athletic activity,skateboarding will generate refuse. In skateparks that benefit from strong community support such as Burnside (Portland,OR) most litter removal is done by the skaters • themselves. Professional skateparks allow the skating community to take pride in their facility. Equipping the skatepark with basic site amenities such as trash cans and a drinking fountain will also encourage environmental stewardship. "We didn't see very much misbehavior, certainly when compared with what you would expect as per the stereotypes or what is to be reasonably expected in any social setting where youth congregate. We didn't see any physical or verbal bullying or intimidation. We saw no graffiti. We saw hundreds of kids, but fewer than 3%of them were smoking cigarettes. 2%littered at any time we were watching." Source: Journal of Adolescent Research— 'Skate Parks as a Context for Adolescent Development" Graham L. Bradley, March 2010;vol. 25,2:pp. 288-323. 1. Skateparks are expensive A world-class concrete skatepark averages$40/square foot. Even at full capacity all day,all year, a properly built park won't show signs of overuse. Compared to the relatively limited use of a tennis court or baseball field, it's an efficient and popular use of public funding.When the park is built by professional such as Spohn Ranch, long-term maintenance expense is minimal. Spending money on a skatepark is a worthwhile investment for the health and safety of your community's youth. 8. 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I a. .,...- 0r..........., -L.-LfIkeg •::!ilL iZikirigi II i 1 Magdalena Ecke Skate Park fo _ . iiimilitv - er - ~ _ ' , _ j . x .r� _ i ts S _,. _i k -1V,; ' • i Li t.,.. ..., —I „V.A., 1/, o __ 2 ' . ■ ''' ri....-,. . _ . t. . . . _, A % e. !-ky F �•, .- "--. 1~.0R- J '' '4. .* }�c � ' . .1 + �" i�+Y• _a'`q ' - -- Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 1 of 12 • Skip to navigation • Skip to main content kit, TONY HAWK FOUNOATI'-,_ .1 Tony Hawk Foundation I Supporting Youth and Public Skateparks Stand UP For Skateparks Frequently Asked Questions General Questions 1. Why are skateparks beneficial to communities? (/fag/#general-1) 2. Do you have any information on the economic impact of skateparks in communities? (/fag/#general-2) 3. Do you have information on the physical and psychological benefits that skateparks provide children, or other ways communities benefit from having a skatepark? (/faq/#general-3) 4. How do I create a non-profit organization? (/faq/#general-4) 5. I'm interested in building my own ramps. Where can I find solid ramp designs? (/faq/#general-5) 6. Are kids at skateparks exposed to drug use and other negative influences like foul language? 1/faq/#general-6) 7. Should bikes be allowed in skateboard parks? (/faq/#general-7) 8. Should new skaters be required to take a skatepark safety class? (/faq/#general-8) 9. Should the number of skaters in a park be limited? (/faq/#general-9) 0. How old should a skater be before he or she skates unsupervised? (/faq/#general-10) 1. We have a skatepark and want to organize a local amateur contest. Do you have any information on setting one up or iudaing criteria? (/faq/#general-11) 2. I want to start a skateboarding league of a variety of teams for our little community (similar to any other sports team, baseball etc.). We have a skateboard park already; I was lust hoping you could give me some guidelines as to how to put the league together? (/faq/#general-12) 3. Does the Tony Hawk Foundation sponsor skaters? If not, can you tell me how to go about getting sponsored? (/faq/#general-13) 4. Other than the Tony Hawk Foundation, what other sources of funding should I pursue? (/faq/#general-141 5. I appreciate what the Tony Hawk Foundation does, and am interested in applying for a position with the foundation. Do you have any positions available? (/faq/#general-15) Questions On The Process Of Building A Skatepark 1. It seems like our city leauu,0 aiiu 'lost adults hate skateboarders. We're trying to get a park built here, but where do we start? (/faq/#process-1) 2. How do we decide where to build our skatepark? Many proposed sites are being fought by residents who live near them. (/faq/#process-2) 3. Our community once had a skatepark that we are now trying to re-establish it, but the ramps are in poor condition. We've been working on this for two years. The original park was dismantled after neighbors complained about the noise. Our city already has the equipment, so it's lust a matter of finding a location for the park. How can I generate community-wide support for re-establishing this park? (/faq/#process-3) 4. We have a limited budget for our skatepark and already have a smooth concrete pad dedicated as a location. It seems logical that we should buy modular equipment(ramps) instead of building a concrete park. Which is better? (/faq/#process-4) 5. We're having trouble getting insurance for our skatepark. Do you have any suggestions? (/faq/#process-5) 6. We raised$125,000 and built a concrete skate park in Massachusetts, which opened in the spring of 2000. This was a very controversial undertaking in the community. The park was placed on the grounds of the public Middle School.As part of the management plan and probably the deciding factor for the city's approval, the park was required to have skate guards (monitors). We are very aware of the mixed feeling that the skateboarding community has regarding skate guards and the dilemmas that can arise with having them. In point, the skatepark will now be losing its skate guards because the city's funding for the guards will be cut. The bottom line that we foresee, based on the management plan of the park, is that if there are no guards then the park will not be open. I am wondering if you could give us some advice and possible financial avenues we could explore. (/faq/#process-6) 7. We hired a professional skatepark designer who worked with the local skaters and created a park design that we're ready to build. Since the plan is good, does it matter if the builder we hire has made skateparks before? (/faq/#process-7) http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 2 of 12 8. We need to write the rules and regulations to be posted at our new skatepark. Are there standard rules to include and do you have any suggestions or a guideline to go by? (/faq/#process-8) Questions Regarding Grant Applications 1. Do you provide grants outside the United States and, if not, do you have any referrals for advice or funding? (/faq/#applications-1) 2. I am currently working on a project (book,film, research, etc.)that ultimately supports skateboarding. Would the Tony Hawk Foundation consider funding it? Can I apply for a grant? (/faq/#applications-2) 3. Do you give grants only to communities building concrete parks? (/faq/#applications-3) 4. Can I apply if we already have a small or rundown park? (/fag/#applications-4) 5. Our municipality is insisting that the skatepark cannot be built unless we impose an admission fee. Can we qualify for a grant even if we plan to charge kids to skate? (/faq/#applications-5) 6. May we apply for a grant to finance such amenities as bleachers, lights and bathrooms? (/faq/#applications 7. May I submit pictures and/or elaborate in my application or do I have to stick to the lines provided and keep it two pages? (/fag/#applications-7) 8. What is your view on the use of safety equipment? As a grant recipient, can the use of safety equipment be enforced at the skatepark? (/faq/#applications-8) 9. What determines low-income? (/faq/#applications-9) 0. What do you mean by "at-risk" youth? (/faq/#applications-10) 1. When will I be contacted regarding the status of my grant application? (/fag/#applications-11) 2. Can we reapply if our initial application was rejected, or if we received a small grant in the past? (/faq/#applications-12) 3. Can Tony come to our grand opening? (/faq/#applications-1 q). Why are skateparks beneficial to communities? The easy answer is that they provide a place for kids who aren't attracted to traditional team sports a place to go and express themselves in an individual and athletic manner. Getting kids, particularly at-risk kids, involved in a personal and esteem-building activity like skateboarding helps them build the confidence to do well in other aspects of their lives. Tony knows this because that's what skateboarding did for him.That's why he started the Tony Hawk Foundation--to help today's kids by helping their communities build quality public skateparks. The 13-million skateboarders in America only have about 2,000 skateparks nationwide. That means the vast majority of them are skating in the streets. Skateparks, even the more challenging ones, are far safer than kids rolling through busy streets. And when parks are built right--with local skater input and involvement throughout the process--those youngsters develop a sense of ownership and pride. The very existence of the park is the result of their hard work. They worked with civic and local business leaders, with each other on design elements, and with the community to find a suitable location.These previously disenfranchised skaters, who once ran from the police, find themselves working with the police and city and community as a whole. It's a transformational process for these young people. It might be useful to survey kids in your area. Ask them if they currently use the athletic fields and ball courts your city offers, and if they'd like to have a skatepark as well. You'll be surprised to find out how many kids who aren't interested in traditional sports would jump at the chance to skate a good park, or have the opportunity to learn to. Some of the information on this Web site, like the"How To Get A Skatepark In Your Home Town" guide, may answer a lot of other questions for you. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Do you have any information on the economic impact of skateparks in communities? We do not have any specific studies on the economic impact of skateparks on communities. But from the feedback we receive from municipal skatepark managers, skateparks do seem to have a positive effect on businesses in the surrounding area. When a skatepark opens, it tends to draw folks from the outlying communities to come bring their kids to the skatepark, do some shopping, maybe have lunch, buy some gas, etc. The further away the nearest skatepark is, the further people travel to visit the new park. Skateparks attract patrons to local businesses that might not otherwise be in the area. Back to Top (/faq/#primary-content) Do you have information on the physical and psychological benefits that skateparks provide children,or other ways communities benefit from having a skatepark? Skateparks offer families in the immediate area a local recreational opportunity for their children. Offering recreational activities to young children helps them develop healthy, active lifestyles, and the growing popularity of skateboarding is encouraging more and more people to go outside and roll (currently over 12- million people enjoy skateboarding in the U.S.). Providing a skatepark for youth also helps them feel that the community is addressing their needs It helps them to feel more connected and encourages good citizenship. http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 3 of 12 Our own observations and the information we receive from municipal skatepark managers suggest that the physical and psychological benefits of a skatepark are many. Being a physically active sport, skateboarding encourages children to spend time outdoors and to engage in an activity that tests their endurance, sharpens their senses,and develops their creativity. Skateboarding requires no coaches and suggests no standardized approach to riding a skatepark. Skaters are free to ride in their own way, to their own abilities, and encouraged to pursue their own style of skating. In the communities with no skatepark, where skateboarding is banned on city streets, skaters are frustrated from being targeted by police. They are discouraged rather than encouraged to pursue their otherwise healthy pastime. Many skaters aren't interested in more traditional team sports. So when they are discouraged from skateboarding, they're unlikely to take up an "approved" sport, and are more at risk to exposure to drugs, idle hobbies that promote obesity, and other unhealthy lifestyles. Building a public skatepark and including the skaters in all aspects of the process(organization, fundraising, and design)draws them into the civic process, and cements their personal ties to the community. Because of their choice of fashion and the prevailing stereotypes, skaters are often pegged as outcasts and delinquents, even though their choice of activities and style of dress really have nothing to do with their personalities, GPA, or habits. Bringing these individuals into the process of planning and building a public skatepark also exposes adults and civic leaders to the people behind the T-shirts and torn jeans. As much as the skaters learn about their local government, local leaders are typically the ones who learn the most. Skateparks provide a place for skaters to go and practice the sport they love with friends. It gives them the opportunity to improve, to achieve small victories on a daily basis, to grow more confident in themselves and their own abilities, and allows them to dream of possibly becoming a "Tony Hawk" someday. Including skaters in the process of planning and building a public skatepark also teaches them that some things take time, and that patience and persistence often pays off. Some specific benefits to communities can be read in the Success Stories (/skatepark-grants/success/) section of this Web site. In most of the cases, an adult member of the community steps up to help the skaters get a skatepark. Together they build community awareness and lobby the City for a skatepark.The next thing you know a Skatepark Committee is formed, consisting of City Council members, possibly a police officer or Mayor, a local business owner, parents, and the skaters.Together they work toward their goal of a public skatepark—often for a couple years. The skaters feel like part of the community for the first time in their lives, and their efforts in fundraising and lobbying impress all the adults involved. Impressions of each other change, and a new respect is built. Once the skatepark is in place and the skaters have a personal investment in it, they tend to police the park themselves with few issues, and often turn the community skeptics into supporters. Even in communities where support for a public skatepark already exists, and where funds are available for it, skaters tend to develop an appreciation and respect for their town and its leaders. They take the gift of a skatepark as a gesture that the community values their interests, and that they are encouraged to pursue their passion in a setting built just for the purpose. It's quite a different environment to grow up in compared to cities where no skatepark is available and police pursue skateboarders on the street like criminals Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) How do I create a non-profit organization? Creating your own non-profit organization is a very standard process. Visit Jonprofits.orq (http://www.nonprofits.org/)for some useful information. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) I'm interested in building my own ramps.Where can I find solid ramp designs? • Skateboarddirectory.com (http://skateboarddirectory.com/dir/Sports/Skateboarding/Ramps/Ramp Plans/) lists a number of sources for skate-ramp plans. • Ramptech (http://www.ramptech.com/)offers ramp plans for all types, from street elements to mini ramps to full vert ramps • Heckler magazine (http://www.heckler.com/rampsnndex.php, has posted some good plans as well, and they're free. • Whitefish Skate Ramp Company (http://www.skate-ramps.com/) provides life-size ramp plans with traceable templates for towns that want to build their own skatepark. They also provide traceable template plans for backyard halfpipes and small driveway street ramps. Ramp-surface pricing is also available. • Thrasher Magazine (http://www.thrashermagazine.com/index.php?SCREEN=ramp; provides photos, diagrams, and an outline for building a halfpipe ramp for vertical skating. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Are kids at skateparks exposed to drug use and other negative influences like foul language? "The misconception that skateparks somehow contribute to juvenile delinquency is one we're researching. Unfortunately we don't have any hard data at this time. We're working on some studies right now, but it http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 4 of 12 may be some time before we have anything definitive to share on the social effects of skateparks on communities. My general observations are that skaters need to be focused and alert, particularly in a skatepark setting, to maintain their balance and to perform the maneuvers they do. Skateboarding, by its very nature, is an anti- drug. So it's safe to say that a skatepark full of kids is a skatepark full of kids not getting stoned. Tony Hawk and I first met at a skatepark. We were 14 years old, and many of the other skaters there were in their late teens, some in their twenties. They all took us under their wing, showing us new maneuvers in the pool, as well as just befriending a couple skinny young kids. These guys were from age groups that, at our high school,wouldn't give us the time of day. But at the skatepark we were all skaters. It was our home away from home, and the locals were our extended family. It was in this atmosphere that Tony developed his talent and healthy level-headed approach to his life and career. Of course his family and his own natural talents had a lot to do with his success, but the skatepark was where he focused and developed his abilities. It was this positive skatepark experience that inspired him to launch the Tony Hawk Foundation. With the Foundation, Tony, the staff, and the Board of Directors are helping communities develop the same positive environments he and I had when we were young skaters. A skatepark is a place where skaters get together and enjoy the space, the camaraderie, and the physical thrill of riding. An outdoor, open, highly visible location -as most skateparks are -is not the place to bully kids, use drugs, or be a nuisance. Skaters are there for a reason, and in my experience they're very good at policing each other about behavior that interferes with their enjoying the park. I know of one skatepark where the skaters have had trouble with non-skating drug users and delinquents showing up there. In that case, the city made the mistake of placing the park up on a bluff, behind a row of trees, and away from the street. It's a secluded spot that the delinquents used before the park was built, so the park simply gave them something to watch while they did their business. It's an unfortunate situation, but it's one that the skaters suffer from, rather than created themselves. A well-built skatepark that reflects the needs of the local skaters is a hive of creative, physical activity, a place where kids and adults who enjoy skateboarding come together and are focused on their sport. It's an inherently positive institution, and that's why Tony, myself, the THF staff, and our Board of Directors do what we can to help communities realize the skatepark of their dreams.We know firsthand what benefits a community and the individual skaters enjoy as a result of having one." Miki Vuckovich Executive Director, THF Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Should bikes be allowed in skateboard parks? Skateboarders and freestyle-BMX riders have much more in common than they do differences. The effort to promote a skatepark in a community that has never built one often meets political resistance from elected officials who are understandably reluctant to spend public funds on a new facility. Skateboarding is a new activity for them, and a skatepark is a facility they didn't realize is necessary. Approaching elected officials as a coalition of skateboarders and freestyle-BMX riders indicates that the facility will accommodate a range of users, and isn't just a product of skaters' self-interest.A new skatepark should always be presented as a community asset, and promoting it as a mixed-use facility is the most effective way to achieve that. While promoting mixed use is important, THF recognizes that mixed use may not conform to some state and municipal laws that limit state, county, or municipal exposure to liability. We encourage elected officials to seek legal remedies to these limitations and to seek compromises to accommodate mixed use of their skateparks. We also recognize some very real concerns from skateboarders who are reluctant to use a skatepark while freestyle-BMX riders are in the park. The handlebars, pegs, and other projections on a bicycle can cause serious injuries, and the ability of bikes to make sudden sharp turns only increases the likelihood that a skater,who has more limited turning abilities, may run into them. If a skatepark cannot be safely used by both BMXers and skateboarders, their sessions should be staggered so that only one group uses the park at any one time. Concerns of potential damage to the skatepark from bike use can be mitigated through design, construction techniques, and materials. Some prominent skatepark builders will not warranty their skateparks against damage caused by bikes, but seeking the cooperation of freestyle-BMX users to remove pegs or use soft pegs or peg caps can limit potential damage. Inclusion of freestyle-BMX riders or other user groups is always most successful when those groups are involved on the skatepark steering committees throughout the process. Skateparks often require years of persistent advocacy, and the individuals responsible for those efforts will naturally feel more entitled to the skatepark than members of potential user groups that were not involved in the effort. http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 5 of 12 Accommodating additional user groups is always possible after the skatepark is completed, but the process is much less complicated when skateboarders and the additional user groups have a history of working together and sharing the burden of advocating for the skatepark. Back .�Top (/faq/#nav-access, Should new skaters be required to take a skatepark safety class? Safety classes can be valuable for young skaters not familiar with the general layout and flow of traffic at a skatepark. Small children often stand on an element in the middle of a street course that a number of people are waiting to ride.The kids don't understand that they're impeding the use of the park, and would benefit from having someone explain where one should and shouldn't stand, and what to look out for before dropping in. Most parks don't require such a class, but it could be valuable for new or young skaters. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access, Should the number of skaters in a park be limited? In the interest of safe skateboarding, a limited number of skaters at a park can reduce the likelihood of collisions. While limiting the numbers of skaters also allows those in the park to skate more freely and have a good time, THF does not encourage communities to supervise their parks. Skaters are generally good at policing themselves and deciding if a park is too crowded to skate, and we feel that a skatepark should be as free and open as any other sports or recreational facility a community offers, like ball fields and courts. Supervising skateparks also creates an ongoing financial burden for tax payers, or for the skaters if the city then charges admission to the park to pay for the supervision. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) How old should a skater be before he or she skates unsupervised? Ultimately, it's the parents' responsibility to supervise their children. If the children are young enough or the parents want to be sure their kids are skating safely, they should be with them at the park. The issue of supervising skaters is a parenting question more than a skatepark policy issue. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) We have a skatepark and want to organize a local amateur contest. Do you have any information on setting one up or judging criteria? Skateboarding contests can be fun and instrumental in bringing a community of skaters together. Often, skaters will travel hundreds of miles to attend and compete in a contest if the event shows promise of a good time or god exposure for talented skaters hoping to find a sponsor. In most contests, skaters ride through the park or course individually while a panel of judges (5 -7 experienced skaters) rates each competitor's routine (45 seconds to one minute). Scores are based on skill displayed,consistency (not falling of the board), style(general aesthetic appeal of the skating), and use of course (the more sections used the better). Scores are based on a 0- 100 scale, much like a school test (70 is mediocre, 80 is good, 90 is great, and 91 -99 is virtually flawless). You almost never see 100. We don't require THF grant recipients to adhere to any particular rules regarding pads, we encourage them to allow skaters maximum freedom and flexibility within the limitations of established local laws. Judges each have a roster of skaters with two spaces next to their names.The skaters each take two runs, and one score is entered after each run.The best score counts, and the other score is used to break a tie. Depending on the number of skaters, you can run through the entire roster twice, or break it up into groups of ten or so skaters. For contests with a lot of entrants,the latter is better so they don't wait too long between runs. But you don't want them to have to skate too soon after their first run, either. There are usually a couple rounds in each contest. After skaters each take their two runs, they're ranked, and the top half of the list advances to the next round. If you have 32 skaters in a contest,each take two runs,then the bottom 16 are dropped, and the top 16 go on to the next round. They skate their two runs again, and the top 8 advance. At that point, you have to decide if you want to break it down any more, or just go with an 8-skater final round -they take their two runs, and they're ranked 1 -8. In that system, the top 8 skaters will have taken 6 judged runs, which is a good number. More and they're too tired (they're practicing in between runs). And you don't want the event to go all day. So decide how far to break it down once you have all the entrants. It's possible to go from 100 skaters down to 32, and then 16,etc. That's a big jump, but otherwise you'll be there all night. And the judges will be pretty exhausted, too. That's the standard way. For amateur contests, you could set required maneuvers or sections of the park that skaters must pass through. But generally skaters are free to do whatever they like on the course in the allotted time. It might be worth your while to contact a couple of contest organizations to ask about their judging criteria: • United Skateboarding Association (http://www.unitedskate.com/) (amateur contest group) • World Cup Skateboarding (htto://www.wcsk8.com/1 (pro contest group) Back to Top (/fag/#nav-access) http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions «Tony Hawk Foundation Page 6 of 12 I want to start a skateboarding league of a variety of teams for our little community(similar to any other sports team,baseball etc.).We have a skateboard park already; I was just hoping you could give me some guidelines as to how to put the league together? You might try contacting existing amateur skateboarding competition organizations. While "team" is a term loosely used in skateboarding to describe skaters who share a sponsor and consider each other teammates, they still compete against each other in contests.To start a league or contest organization, we would recommend contacting these organizations to learn more about how they operate: • United Skateboarding Asso.;iation (htt,,://ww.:.unitedskate.com/) (USA) • California Amateur Skateboard League (http://www.caslusf.com/) • The Next Cup (http://www.thenextcup.com/) Back to Top (/fag/#nav-access' Does the Tony Hawk Foundation sponsor skaters? If not,can you tell me how to go about getting sponsored? No, the Foundation does not have a skate team or sponsor skaters. A good place to start is your local skate shop, see if you can get a sponsorship through them. Also, check out KidzWorld (http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1770-skateboarding-how-to-pet-sponsored)for more information on getting sponsored. Back to Top (/fag/#nav-access) Other than the Tony Hawk Foundation,what other sources of funding should I pursue? Diversifying your appeal for donations is one of the primary ways to get a little from a lot of sources. Seek out as many potential donors and fundraising opportunities as possible. Here are some ideas, though they are by no means the only avenues to pursue. The skateboard industry isn't a good source for cash donations, but skateboard companies may be willing to send items for raffles and fundraising events. As you might imagine, skate companies get many requests for help from local skatepark projects, and as much as they would like to help,they have limited resources. Prepare a letter that describes your park project, your successes to date, and maybe include the diagram when writing to skate companies. Like us, they like to see and support groups who are working hard and have a strong probability of achieving their goal. Look up companies and their addresses at the Skateboard Directory (http://www.skateboarddirectorv.com/) Web site. Maybe one of the skaters on your committee can do that legwork. In California and other parts of the country, the state sets aside P&R funds every year that are granted to qualifying cities. It requires finding out what funds are available, and for what specific types of projects, but a call to your local state representatives' offices should be a good place to start.A big issue across the country right now is child obesity. Many states have launched programs to promote healthy lifestyles and offer grants to community projects that address it. It might be worth your while to hire a professional grant writer to help customize your story to fit the conditions of a specific grant. Professional grant writers often have expertise in identifying other potential sources of funds, including corporations and private foundations (like THF). It may seem extravagant or expensive to hire such a person, but often they only make a percentage of what they earn you. The alternative is to seek out corporate and private grant opportunities yourself.A call to most major corporations can help you identify the person there in charge of corporate giving. Often large companies set aside charitable dollars earmarked for youth causes. Find out who handles those funds and what their requirements are, and write your proposal to address the specific points they look for in a funding opportunity. If you've been awarded grants from any source, use those awards as press opportunities. Often local papers are willing to run an article on your success,whether it's$5,000 from the Tony Hawk Foundation or the large company whose corporate headquarters is located in your town. Exposure in the local press often reveals other potential donors- local companies and philanthropists who learned about your project through a newspaper article. There really are no limits to where you can find sources of funding. If your project includes baseball or soccer fields (or facilities for some other sport), there are funding sources that focus on those sports, too. Companies like Nike and Converse, or sports organizations like the US Soccer Federation may have money earmarked for the non-skate aspect of your project. It takes more time and effort, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Back to Top (/fag/#nav-access I appreciate what the Tony Hawk Foundation does,and am interested in applying for a position with the foundation. Do you have any positions available? We do not have any open positions at this time. The Tony Hawk Foundation is a small organization whose mission is to raise funds and award grants. With that as our focus,we do not anticipate adding to staff in the near future.When positions do become available, they will be posted on the Web site. We do not accept unsol.cited resumes. http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 7 of 12 Back to Top (/fac/#nav-access) It seems like our city leaders and most adults hate skateboarders.We're trying to get a park built here,but where do we start? Leadership and law enforcement often have misconceptions about skateboarding that not only make pursuing their sport of choice difficult for skaters, but it actually underscores the need for skateparks. Your city council sees these kids in a negative light. The only way to change their minds is to show them that these kids can be articulate, organized, and motivated. The very process of petitioning and appealing to your city council can do this- it'll force them to listen to these kids in a formal council meeting, and address the issue of why the skaters have no place to ride. This requires motivation and work on the part of the skaters and adults like yourself who care about them, and in towns where the political climate is against skaters, it's certainly not easy. But any successful public skatepark has to have broadbased community support, and if that support doesn't exist, someone needs to rally residents to get behind it. That'll change the political climate, that'll make fundraising possible, and that's the first step to actually breaking ground on your park. Change people's minds. Our step-by-step guide to getting a skatepark (How To Get A Skatepark Built In Your Hometown) is available on our Web site and will give you some ideas on where to start. Yes, the city council will not make the process easy, and yes they'll throw up smokescreens like the claim that their insurance will go up (it shouldn't, assuming they have baseball fields and basketball courts in town), and you'll have to jump through a few of their hoops to make and prove your point. But the fact is that skateparks are a growing phenomenon, and a reality that's springing up all around you. Look up some parks in neighboring areas. Click here to go to TransWorld SKATEboarding's U.S skatepark list. You can call the Parks And Recreation departments in those cities to ask for the skatepark program administrator Those individuals have likely faced similar adversity, but have persevered.Their experience may prove invaluable to you as you move through the process. Don't let the dismissive attitude of your city council dissuade you from helping the skaters. The council answers to you and other voters, and that's why it's so easy to harass and persecute skaters--they don't vote and thus far the only voters council and the police have likely heard from are the ones calling them to complain about the skaters. More adults need to address the council and speak in support of the skaters and their need for a park.And the skaters should speak, and make their case, and they should also be involved in the whole long drawn-out political process, because it will change them and it will change the attitudes of the council members who hear them articulate their needs and ideas for resolving this daily conflict between skaters and the law. You'll be surprised how quickly things begin to change once you build some momentum. Back to Top (/faa/#nav-access) How do we decide where to build our skatepark? Many proposed sites are being fought by residents who live near them. Your question about skatepark site location is one that every community grapples with, and it's impossible for anyone but the residents of a city to determine the best place for their park. But here are a few guidelines to consider when determining where to locate your skatepark: • Most skaters don't drive, so a skatepark should be in a central location that's easily accessible by public transportation (major bus and trolley lines). It should also have a curbside area near the entrance for parents to drop off and pick up their children. • Skateparks should be located near the street, not tucked away in the back of a larger park area. Hidden locations attract elements other than skateboarders, and can lead to problems the skaters don't create, but may be blamed for. • Existing public park areas are ideal locations to add a skatepark. Existing parking facilities, restrooms, and in some cases lighting can save money and allow funds set aside for the skatepark to be used for the actual skatepark, and not amenities. Skateparks can easily replace underutilized grass areas or ball fields. Many basketball or tennis courts can also be repurposed for skateboarding, particularly if a modular(ramp) skatepark design is to be used. Most cities already provide multiple facilities for traditional ball sports, so if undeveloped locations aren't available, repurposing is often the best solution. • Sometimes community groups, like the Rotary Club, have property they are willing to donate for community facilities like skateparks. If an appropriate city property is unavailable, approaching local community groups and community-minded business organizations is often the best alternative. If your city is having trouble finding an appropriate site for your skatepark, approaching private organizations for site donations or repurposing is probably your best course of action. With the number of skateboarders surpassing many traditional youth sports, reallocating city property dedicated to youth activities may be the most sensible solution. Many people associate skateboarding with gangs and crime, when the opposite is generally the truth.They also decry the noise associated with it. A concrete skatepark or even a well-built ramp park should be no louder than most athletic activities. But the unfortunate reality is that these perceptions exist, and those http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 8 of 12 individuals who voice them have a right to speak out.And once the park goes in, it's always better to not have neighbors who oppose it, complain, and resent the kids who use it. Invite resistant residents to your meetings to meet the kids who will be skating at the park. If they're impressed, perhaps they'll decide the need for the park is greater than their concern for noise. Back to Top (/faa/#nav-accessl Our community once had a skatepark that we are now trying to re-establish it, but the ramps are in poor condition.We've been working on this for two years.The original park was dismantled after neighbors complained about the noise.Our city already has the equipment,so it's just a matter of finding a location for the park. How can I generate community-wide support for re-establishing this park? Our staff members have been to many City Council meetings over the years in towns all over California, and in every case there are at least a handful of NIMBYS (Not In My Backyard)who protest the skatepark out of pure self interest and general ignorance about skateboarding. Many people associate skateboarding with gangs and crime, when the opposite is generally the truth.They also decry the noise associated with it. A concrete skatepark or even a well-built ramp park should be no louder than most athletic activities. But the unfortunate reality is that these perceptions exist, and those individuals who voice them have a right to speak out. And once the park goes in, it's always better to not have neighbors who oppose it, complain, and resent the kids who use it. The best solution to situations like this that we've seen is to re-purpose an existing, but under-utilized, recreation space.A great argument to present to taxpayers and to a frugal City Council is that a space already exists, and there will be minimal if any construction costs. If you already have the ramps, then you know roughly how much space you'll need. Will a tennis court or basketball court suffice? Are there any of those in central locations in town that few people use? If the city were to put its skatepark there, are there other tennis or basketball courts nearby? Existing recreation areas like that are either located in areas where some noise is tolerated, or at least there is a precedent of fairly noisy athletic activity there. In the case of tennis courts, the surface is usually smoother and more appropriate for skateboarding than asphalt basketball courts, and they're often fenced, which helps if you need to close the skatepark at night. If you can identify a few under-utilized existing spaces for the park, and offer an estimate to build a new concrete pad for the skatepark, chances are the Council will lean toward re-purposing an existing court.Or fencing off a section of an existing parking lot. Be creative and offer some alternatives. If you can present an inexpensive way to utilize expensive equipment the city's already paid for, chances are that your argument will weigh heavier than a few protesters interested in their own rather than the public's good. Back to Top (/fap/#nav-access) We have a limited budget for our skatepark and already have a smooth concrete pad dedicated as a location. It seems logical that we should buy modular equipment(ramps)instead of building a concrete park.Which is better? The fact that you already have a location with a good concrete surface is a great advantage and a strong argument for a modular skatepark. With a limited budget, it wouldn't make sense to remove the pad in order to dig bowls. Concrete parks offer the greatest flexibility and latitude in design, and if built by a qualified and skilled skatepark builder, will offer decades of virtually maintenance-free use. But in your case you clearly want to go with modular skatepark ramps. Modular systems allow you to start with virtually any budget and continually add sections as you raise funds. Modular parks can also be re- arranged over time to create diversity and keep things interesting for the skaters who use the park often One downside to modular systems is that they will require maintenance over time, particularly in areas where weather is extreme. On our Web site we have a guide to creating your own skatepark(How To Get A Skatepark Built In Your Hometown). While you may be further along than most communities, it would be worth reading through to get a sense of how a good park is developed. The most important thing is to involve the skaters themselves and let them design the layout and choose the equipment. If you can afford to hire a park designer, or if the ramp supplier you choose can offer some advice based on their experience and knowledge of their own products, that would be a good alternative. But you should definitely have local skater input. Another good online resource is the skatepark.org list of ramp suppliers. Click here to see that page. It would be worth your while to contact several of them and compare prices,designs, and customer service. Many modular kits will arrive with easy assembly instructions that most teens or adults can understand. So there's a good idea for a real community event- Skatepark Assembly Day! With a bigger budget and a dedicated space for the skatepark,we would recommend an in-ground concrete facility. But with a limited budget and a dedicated location that's already paved, setting up some modular ramps might be the only real option. http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 9 of 12 One thing to consider or ask when inquiring about different ramp systems is portability. Most modular ramps, though not tied down, aren't designed to be moved repeatedly. So you may find yourselves making modifications to the ramps to facilitate moving them. Most of the ramp companies you'll find through the skatepark org link above have Web sites that show and describe their products. Your committee of skaters should pour over the info and narrow the field to potential suppliers, based on the products they offer. Then you can inquire about designs and prices. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) We're having trouble getting insurance for our skatepark. Do you have any suggestions? Most municipal skateparks will fall under the city's umbrella coverage, especially considering that skateboarding is responsible for fewer injuries than other common sports; the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's annual electronic survey of hospital emergency-room visits reveals that softball, soccer, and basketball, among other popular sports, are responsible for more injuries per 1,000 participants than skateboarding. Still, many cities prefer to insure their skateparks with a separate policy. While many common insurance carriers have not written policies for skateparks, a few have.Their experience covering skateparks helps them quote policies that can be significantly less expensive than competing firms.We would suggest checking with your city's existing insurer about adding the skatepark. Otherwise, the following are some of the carriers we know of that have written policies for skateparks: Pat O'Connor City Securities Corporation (317) 634-4400 Michael Bloom Commercial Insurance Services. Inc. (918)627-2206 Frank E. Parkhurst Gold Coast Specialty Insurance Agency, Inc. (239) 549-0054 Katherine Wong DeWitt Stern of California Insurance Services (818) 623-5428 Back to To (/faq/#nav-access) We raised$125,000 and built a concrete skate park in Massachusetts,which opened in the spring of 2000.This was a very controversial undertaking in the community.The park was placed on the grounds of the public Middle School.As part of the management plan and probably the deciding factor for the city's approval,the park was required to have skate guards(monitors).We are very aware of the mixed feeling that the skateboarding community has regarding skate guards and the dilemmas that can arise with having them.In point,the skatepark will now be losing its skate guards because the city's funding for the guards will be cut.The bottom line that we foresee, based on the management plan of the park, is that if there are no guards then the park will not be open. I am wondering if you could give us some advice and possible financial avenues we could explore. I'm afraid we don't have any answers that will easily solve your dilemma. We understand that some administrators are wary of an unsupervised skatepark. If they realized that most of the other athletic facilities their city provides(soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts) are also unsupervised and that people are more likely to be injured using those facilities than they are riding in a skatepark, then attitudes would change. The Tony Hawk Foundation advocates free, unsupervised skateparks that are administered like other athletic facilities. We understand the financial burden hiring attendants places on a community, and in our experience attendants don't enhance a skater's experience or reduce the likelihood of injury.Therefore the easy answer would be to open your park and let the skaters ride it at will,without expensive staff to monitor the facility. Another aspect of skatepark development we advocate is strong community support for the park. In most cases this develops during the process of approving the project and fundraising for the skatepark construction. It doesn't sound like the administration is entirely comfortable operating a skatepark, but that's fairly typical in areas that haven't had a park before. Imagine when baseball was still a young sport, and kids were suddenly throwing balls at each other and swinging big sticks around! It must have been alarming to those who hadn't been exposed to that sport before. So having a concentrated skateboarding area may cause some concern to those who aren't accustomed to it. Our only real suggestion would be to try opening the park without monitors and let it run for a period of time. If it works out, the skaters police themselves okay (as they tend to do), and the administrators are comfortable with it, then that's the easy solution. In many states, municipalities are indemnified from liability if a skater were to injure himself at an unsupervised public skatepark. You might check the status of that in Massachusetts in case liability is a concern. http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 10 of 12 Your goal is to provide the skaters in your community with a safe central place to skate. Since you've overcome the hurdle of actually building the park, the specifics of how to operate it would seem to be a much easier problem to solve.Otherwise, the skaters will be back in the streets, where the number of injuries and liability for the city will be higher. Here are two options before you: convince the administration that the park can be opened without monitors, and rewrite the management plan to allow that; or convince some of the older skaters to volunteer a few hours a day to be the monitors, and operate the park with reduced hours while you seek out funding for permanent monitors. The second would be the less preferable option, but without a budget for the monitors and if that's what it will take (for now)to keep the park open,then maybe it's worth trying. The Tony Hawk Foundation does not provide sustaining funds for parks--only construction. And unfortunately we don't know of other foundations that issue grants for your particular situation. The only suggestion in that regard that we can make is to seek funding for skate monitors through foundations that support after-school programs. �p (/face'#nav-access' We hired a professional skatepark designer who worked with the local skaters and created a park design that we're ready to build. Since the plan is good, does it matter if the builder we hire has made skateparks before? Absolutely. Do not hire a builder who has not built at least a few quality skateparks.Often, after months or years of petitioning,fundraising, and designing, the resulting skatepark plans are handed off to a general contractor who has never built a skatepark but comes in at the end of the long process, misinterprets the plan or decides to cut corners, and builds something completely unskateable. To avoid that problem, the Tony Hawk Foundation requires that cities that apply for THE grants hire experienced"skatepark" designers and builders. Unless the park is to be made up of pre-fabricated ramp kits, which anyone can assemble, a good skatepark must be created by people who understand skateboarding and how skaters use a park. We discuss the importance of hiring qualified designers and builders in the How To Get A Skatepark Built In Your Hometown guide available on our Web site. Click here to see that section. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) We need to write the rules and regulations to be posted at our new skatepark. Are there standard rules to include and do you have any suggestions or a guideline to go by? The signage, particularly regarding pads, should reflect the actual wording of whatever local or state law governs the use of safety equipment at skateparks. In California, it's common that cities will have a civic statute requiring pads, in addition to the State law that requires safety equipment. So skateparks in California will post signs that reiterate the local and State laws, and will usually list the actual statute. Find out what your state and local laws say about skateparks, skateboarding, and pads. Either use their wording, or something very similar, and always have an attorney review all signage. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Do you provide grants outside the United States and, if not,do you have any referrals for advice or funding? Since 2002 the Tony Hawk Foundation has been helping communities in the United States develop public skateboard parks, and while the number of cities seeking help has grown, our resources to help them have not kept up. So at this time we are unable to expand our programs beyond the U.S. You may still find the links on our Web site to be helpful even though they are based in the States. Here are a couple of Web sites and contacts that may be helpful depending on where you are located: UK: ,K8MK Generator (http://www.sk8mkaenerator.co.uk/1 is a local group that has been meeting on a regular basis since early 2003 to discuss, design and develop street-sports facilities in Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Even if you are located outside of Buckinghamshire, they may still have helpful resources to share. Scotland: Skateboard Scotland (http://www.skateboardscotland.com/) is a membership-based organization set up to improve and develop the skateboarding scene across Scotland. Skateboard Scotland is run by skaters for skaters. Their mission includes encouraging the development of world-class facilities, helping community groups get local skateparks built, running competitions and events, attracting international interest, and much more. Canada: For specific questions,contact ':-nmv Mill-(http•'/www ^oastalbc.com/skate/index.htm' -a longtime skater who has been assisting the local skate scene in British Columbia, Canada with patience, vocal/physical participation, and political presence. He has co-created three skateparks in his area:The Nathan Gillespie Memorial Skatepark "Vic West" (1990);The Nathan Gillespie Memorial Skatepark, "Vic West" (2002); and The Lambrick Park/Gordon Head Skatepark(1997). Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions «Tony Hawk Foundation Page 11 of 12 I am currently working on a project(book,film, research, etc.)that ultimately supports skateboarding. Would the Tony Hawk Foundation consider funding it?Can I apply for a grant? The focus of our mission is to help low-income areas construct public skateparks. At this time we are unable to expand our focus or our funding to projects outside of the construction of public skateparks Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Do you give grants only to communities building concrete parks? Absolutely not. Although most of the best skateparks worldwide are made of contoured concrete, there are scores of excellent parks made out of modular ramp systems, and we've provided grants to many of them. We realize that a good concrete park is beyond the financial reach of many communities, and for them the best option is probably to install customized or pre-fab ramps. In fact, this might be the only option if you're having a hard time raising funds. If the plan is to build a$75,000 park, and you can only raise$40,000, our advice is to build the best park you can for that amount, while leaving room for future expansion. That way, the kids will have a place to skate, and you'll have a chance to measure the facility's popularity. In many cases, the condensed park will be so crowded that city officials will almost be forced to finance the original plan. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Can I apply if we already have a small or rundown park? Yes, but, again, the odds are against you receiving a grant. Most of our applications come from communities where the kids have nowhere to skate, and they have priority. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) Our municipality is insisting that the skatepark cannot be built unless we impose an admission fee. Can we qualify for a grant even if we plan to charge kids to skate? No. The vast majority of communities are managing to build public skateparks that do not charge fees. If they can do it, so can you. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) May we apply for a grant to finance such amenities as bleachers,lights and bathrooms? Because we are besieged by applications from towns where the kids have no place to skate,we rarely provide grants for amenities. That said, we strongly suggest that you include room in your budget for such extras,just as you would with any public park. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) May I submit pictures and/or elaborate in my application or do I have to stick to the lines provided and keep it two pages? You may elaborate, but don't go overboard. In fact, we encourage you to download the MS Word version of our application and then type your responses directly into the file.We also recommend including newspaper articles or other items that may indicate community support for the skatepark. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) What is your view on the use of safety equipment?As a grant recipient,can the use of safety equipment be enforced at the skatepark? The issue of safety in skateboarding is one that each community that opens a park deals with based on their own customs and tolerances. Those decisions are often based on state and local laws. In states like Colorado and Oregon, safety equipment is recommended or required, but many parks don't seem to enforce the rule. In California, on the other hand, state and local laws generally require the use of safety equipment, and most California communities enforce those laws in varying degrees. The Tony Hawk Foundation encourages safe skateboarding. Skaters themselves generally know their own limitations, and they know best what safety equipment they'll need.While local laws don't usually list wrist guards as required equipment, many skaters choose to wear them as a precaution. We don't require THE grant recipients to adhere to any particular rules regarding pads, we encourage them to allow skaters maximum freedom and flexibility within the limitations of established local laws. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) What determines low-income? We primarily use median household income statistics from the 2000 U.S. Census to compare applicants' income levels. Bear in mind that the median household income in the U.S. is about$42,000 right now, and we almost never give grants to communities with income levels above that threshold. Back to Top (/faq/#nav-access) What do you mean by "at-risk" youth? We give priority to communities that can document a high degree of social problems among teens and pre- teens, such as drug use, high drop-out rates, high arrest rates, teen pregnancy, and the like. Baulk to op vidq/fnav-access) http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Frequently Asked Questions « Tony Hawk Foundation Page 12 of 12 When will I be contacted regarding the status of my grant application? The foundation board of directors meets to determine each quarter's grant recipients about 45 days after that quarter's application deadline. All applicants are notified of the board's decision within two weeks of that meeting. Back to Tot) i'/faci/#nav-access) Can we reapply if our initial application was rejected,or if we received a small grant in the past? All applicants may apply for a grant a total of two times. Grant recipients that have received no more than $1,000 may also re-apply once. Keep in mind your chances of receiving a grant are slim unless there has been a dramatic change in your skatepark project. So, it is best not to hastily reapply. In rare cases we have given grants to second-time applicants that have demonstrated an increase in community support or an improvement in local fundraising efforts. If you received a grant of$5,000 or more you may not reapply. Back to Tot) [/faa/#nav-acces Can Tony come to our grand opening? Not likely. In very rare cases, he has attended grand openings, but only for parks that have received substantial donations from the TH Foundation. Back to Top(/faq/#nav-acces • Home • About • News • FAQ • Skatepark Grants • Events • Contact • Donate Submit Query( Public Skate•ark Development Guide \ o''f PUdtlC SMATEPARIK DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 4., 4:1 Second Edition Released! The Public Skatepark Development Guic , the indispensable handbook for public-skatepark advocates, is now available in an updated and improved second edition. First published in 2007 by the Tony Hawk Foundation, Skaters For Public Skateoarks, and the International Association of Skateboard Comoaniec, the ultimate guide for community-skatepark advocates was available for free, and supplies quickly disappeared. The new 128-page second edition features updated information and expanded chapters, including skatepark vision, advocacy,fundraising, design, and management, plus several supplements and visual aids. Like 61 people.ke • Faceboc Join Our Mailing List _ Your Name I Your Email Address n- Subscribe!Unsubscribel Read our Privacy Police. ©2010 Tony Hawk Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Served in 129ms on Ph . I Site: http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/faq/ 9/29/2010 Skaters for Public Skateparks Launch New Resource Center and Community Forum Page 1 of l AL ©0r : Skateboarding Skaters for Public Skateparks Launch New Resource Center and Community Forum skatersforpu blicskatepa rks.org offers accessibility to skatepark decision makers By Steve Cave, About.com Guide Mar 11 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. Skaters for Public Skateparks (SPS) launched a new informational tool to help public officials and municipalities make key decisions about the site selecting and construction of skateparks in their regions. "There is a huge void when it comes to easily accessible information about the 'who, what and where' of public skateparks,"said SPS Executive Director Kent Dahlgren. "We are pleased that we can offer this excellent source of skatepark information to public officials and city administrators who may be considering building a park in their town." The SPS website is designed to walk interested individuals through the critical decisions and success factors regarding all aspects of public skateparks. From community involvement process to site selection and development, SPS supplies all the answers in one easily accessible location. "The website saves cities the trouble and expense of coming up with the same old stuff every time a process starts,"said Rod Wojtanik, project manager and landscape architect for the Portland Parks Bureau. "Giving them the criteria, management approaches, maintenance figures, design costs, etc. for free, means more money goes into the parks." SPS, through regional representation and active ties to the communities it serves, represents the aggregate views and wishes of skateboarders as it pertains to public skateparks. "Educating a city on the benefits of a new skatepark is an enormous and often complicated task,"said Dahlgren. "The process requires research, organization, and enthusiasm as well as knowledge of what has worked well and not-so-well in other communities." About SPS Skaters for Public Skateparks (SPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit skatepark advocacy organization, international in reach, dedicated to providing the information necessary to ensure safe, rewarding, freely-accessible skateparks are available to all skateboarders. For more information, please visit us at www.skatersforoublicskateoarks.oral. This About.com page has been optimized for print. To view this page in its original form, please visit. l :l/5k tiZg,2rd•,abo_t cPrniodIbarksie.ISkars4Public5k8.htm ©2010 About.com, Inc., a part of The New York Times Compan+. All rights reserved. Links in this article: 1. http//www.skatersforpub,cskateparks.org http://skateboard.about.com/od/parks/a/Sk8rs4PublicSk8.htm?p=1 9/29/2010 -lizNi � CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 4'='®w. PROJECT TRACKING LOG Project Date Action by Council Current Status Reviewed Commission Action Pickleball Directed staff to solicit bids Approved @ Project is out to bid and will Conversion @ 7/20/10 and forward project to CC 9/9/10 CC begin within the next few Cahuilla Hills Park for action Meeting weeks. Approved (4-3, Approved @ DRD Soap Box Commissioners Houskens, Coordinating with Desert Derby Co-Sponsor 9/7/10 Hall and Dawson voting 9/23/10 CC Recreation District. nay) Meeting Staff is satisfied with the Dogs Prohibited durability of the test sign and Trail Signs 9/7/10 Information Item N/A is preparing to install additional signs in required locations. September 30, 2010 Page 1 , . alk DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: 09/29/2010 To: City of Palm Desert Recreation Commission From: Jeff Ronci Subject: Recreation Commission Meeting Submitted Information CC: Recreation Commission: Attached for your reference are the September participation statistics for Recreation Programs provided by the Desert Recreation District to the City of Palm Desert and residents. I Also included the Palm Desert Community Center daily visit report, Facility hourly use comparisons, and Facility reservation count and comparison reports. September marks the start of our New Programing Schedule and the introduction of our New Catalog. It should be noted that there are numerous opportunities for additional programming and the Desert Recreation District is continually exploring new and exciting programs to bring to Palm Desert. Rec Trac Desert Recreation District Activity Participation Report Sep-10 Description Beg Date End Date Beg Time End Time Meeting Days Enrol Class Hrs Partic Hrs Zumba-2 Days 08/31/2010 09/30/2010 5:30P 6:30P Tu,Th 10.00 10.00 100 00 Salsaerobics 09/02/2010 09/30/2010 8:OOA 9:OOA Tu,Th 10.00 9.00 90 00 Ballroom Dancing 09/07/2010 10/12/2010 7:00P 8:45P Tu 14.00 10.50 147.00 Belly Dancing 09/13/2010 10/18/2010 6:00P 7:00P M 14.00 6.00 84.00 Guitar-Beg 08/18/2010 09/16/2010 7:00p 8:00p W 3.00 10.00 30.00 Drawing 09/01/2010 09/29/2010 9:OOA 11:OOA W 0.00 10.00 0.00 Painting&Avance 09/06/2010 09/27/2010 9:OOA 12:00P M 2.00 12.00 24.00 Table Tennis 09/21/2010 06/15/2011 12:00P 3:00P M 30.00 114.00 3420.00 Table Tennis 09/21/2010 06/15/2011 10:00A 2:00P F 30.00 152.00 4560.00 Per Trainer(5 Pack) 09/01/2010 10/31/2010 12:00A 12:00A M,Tu,W,Th,F 1.00 0.00 0.00 Per Trainer(10 Pack) 09/01/2010 06/30/2011 12:OOA 12:00A M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa 0.00 0.00 0.00 Per Trainer 09/01/2010 06/30/2011 12:OOA 12:00A M,Tu,W,Th,F 0.00 0 00 0.00 Beginning Ballet 09/11/2010 09/25/2010 10:00A 10:45A Sa 4.00 2 25 9.00 After-School Clubhouse 08/30/2010 09/30/2010 3:00P 6:00P M,Tu,W,Th,F 26.00 72.00 1872.00 Karate-Taekwando 09/01/2010 09/29/2010 6:00P 7:00P W,F 2.00 9 00 18.00 Karate Taekwando 09/01/2010 09/29/2010 7:00P 8:00P W,F 10.00 9.00 90.00 Dance Play Pretend 09/11/2010 09/25/2010 9:OOA 9:45A Sa 4.00 2.25 9.00 Tiny Tots M,W,F 08/30/2010 09/29/2010 9:OOA 12:00P M,W,F 17.00 42.00 714.00 Tiny Tots T,TH 08/31/2010 09/30/2010 9:OOA 12:00P Tu,Th 16.00 30.00 480.00 Blanced Training Boot Camp 08/31/2010 09/30/2010 Multiple Multiple M,W,F 30.00 26.00 780.00 ADULT TENNIS 18+ 09/28/2010 10/26/2010 7:00P 8:00P Tu 1.00 5.00 5.00 ADVANCED TENNIS 18+ 09/26/2010 10/26/2010 8:00P 9:00P Tu 1.00 5.00 5.00 225.00 536.00 12437.00 Total Activities Selected: 22 Total Enrollees: 225 Total Class Hours: 536 Total Participation Hours: 12,437 Desert Recreation District RecTrac Page: 1 Run Date:09/29/10 Palm Desert Community Center Daily Visit Report Run Time: 3:08P User: JRO I Date Type Hourly Visit Counts 09/01/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/01/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:160 09/02/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/02/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:111 09/03/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/03/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:104 09/07/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/07/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:118 09/08/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/08/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:167 09/09/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/09/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:117 09/10/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/10/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:120 09/11/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/11/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:38 09/13/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/13/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:180 09/14/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/14/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:123 09/15/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/15/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:150 09/16/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/16/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:100 09/17/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/17/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:141 09/18/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/18/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:57 09/20/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/20/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:156 09/21/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/21/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:105 09/22/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/22/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:150 09/23/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/23/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:118 09/24/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/24/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:112 09/25/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/25/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:56 09/27/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/27/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:161 09/28/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/28/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:131 09/29/2010 TOTAL TOTAL VISITS ON 09/29/2010 IN TYPE RANGE:70 RANGE TOTALS: 06A-07A 99 07A-08A 161 08A-09A 226 09A-10A 267 10A-11A 237 11A-12P 199 12P-01 P 220 01 P-02P 181 02P-03P 133 03P-04P 200 04P-05P 201 05P-06P 261 06P-07P 177 07P-08P 146 08P-09P 37 1 TOTAL VISITS FOR 09/01/2010-09/30/2010:2745 I SELECTION CRITERIA: Date Range:09/01/2010 Thru 09/30/2010 Time Range: 6:OOA Thru 9:00P Location Range:PALM Thru PALM Days Of The Week:Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun Sort Option:Date Individual Selections:PRIMEMB NO M O ao ao U U . o U r 0 M N Q J_ ,_j a0 > 5 _ U O ci o ¢a ¢a co a `r `ti Uo 0 0c:i e$ 1111 a v N a = g O ly ¢ ea a m I a io > o cDo Lo a ceN `- ao '1 cp 0 0)CO > > ix N v- LL a a- O S 8 o5 o co a Ce N e- LL J a o J p LL J M V C Q o C• O ° p t0t 0SSoco o Q \ Z 4• N (NI p u CV2 Z LJL U ttn Z p w � a � g o co O o ' p .o 0NC Z d p 2 ILL Z p g xi co Cu m p • J O O to co p O Z I 3 p Zs N •v p CU J U. 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U 0 W ' K 2 u. u 0 ° // CCc u. z 2 5 S 4 wq o I cc S > co m co o I 2a 0 ® �_ I \/ a . ~ 3 k o .^ -J -JOR •E � > �� th ? 2 `- -J k w $ � k ? � k cL Q Q O @ Gonzalez, Bertha From: Stendell, Ryan Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:12 AM To: Gonzalez, Bertha Subject: FW: Park Inspections From: Debbi Hall [mailto:debbiwhall@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 12:06 PM To: Stendell, Ryan Subject: Park Inspections Hi Ryan, Palma Village Park- 1. Several holes in the shade cover that is closest to the restrooms. They look like they may be burn holes that have further deteriorated. 2. Broken/missing bench by B-ball court. City has already put up tape and sawhorses. 3. Small amount of graffiti on playground equipment. 4. Several piles of dog poop. 5. Man arrived while I was there with 2 dogs off leash. When I told him he had to have them on a leash his response was "I like to let them run. There's no sign that says they can't be off leash". There was a bit more conversation and he just shrugged and walked off with dogs still off leash. So, I got in my car and left, but not before writing down his license plate, 3WBH121. 6. There is no city ordinance sign in park. 7. 1 high school looking age kid at 11:00 am pan handling and 1 creepy guy going through trash. Balance was ok. Magnesia Falls Park- 1. 1 table with a little bit of graffiti (kim loves john type of thing) and a broken/loose leg support. It is a surprise to me how little damage there is considering the numbers of children that use it daily. There was a little bit of trash but it looked like it was from the morning drop for PDCMS. Please just hit reply so I know you got this. Thanks! Debbi Hall Whitehall Investments 1 Gonzalez, Bertha From: Stendell, Ryan Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:12 AM To: Gonzalez, Bertha Subject: FW: Park Inspection Original Message---- From:Jerry Dawson Imailto:jdawson@dc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:33 PM To: Stendell, Ryan Cc:Jerry Dawson Subject: Park Inspection Ryan, My Park Inspection for September Park-University Park Date - September 24, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM Observations: 1. Lower spigot on the drinking fountain next to the tables doesn't flow enough water to be useful. 2. Periodically,we need to hose the tot-lot equipment. It is very dusty. 3. The park look very well maintained and a friendly place to relax. Thanks, Jerry Dawson i CITY OF PALM DESERT— PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER INSPECTION FORM Inspection Date: 09/11/2010 Park: Freedom Commissioner: Chris Thomas Overall Appearance of Park (based on a scale of 1-5, five being the high score): 4 Deficiency (Including Specific Location) Corrective Action Taken (For Staff Use) All the free-standing "liberty" podiums, that circle the walk way, need cleaning. Wood slat fence around the far north west corner construction site is falling down in places. Kids can get hurt playing near here. Graffiti on back of park bench at far north east corner of walk way. First stall in women's bathroom, by basketball courts, has graffiti on back of stall door. The west tennis court is peeling badly. Recommend that both courts get resurfaced and painted. Fountain outside front of tennis courts is not operational. This may have been turned off due to water overflow. City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commissioner Inspection Form Date of Inspection: Sunday, September 12, 2010 Park: Washington CS Overall Appearance of Park (based on a scale of 1-5, five being the high score): 1 2 3 X 5 Deficiency (Including Specific Location) Corrective Action Taken (For Staff Use) Many areas missing the foam padding around the playground structures. Obvious where it has been previously patched. What is age of original foam? It looks to have exceeded its' lifespan. Spoke with WCS P.E. teacher and these are her concerns: 1. Park users regularly urinate on her storage shed, creating smells and stains she must remove. 2. She thought the city was going to be replacing both the padded surface and also the playground structures at some point in the last 8 months. What is the status of that? 3. Despite the signs stating No Dogs Allowed at the entrance gates, she frequently finds dog feces in the area. She is very concerned about the health and safety of the over 700 children using the playground with regards to dog worms. Former Park Inspector Juan used to canvas the grounds and pick up any stray poop. 4. At times the grass seems overwatered to the point of being swampy. The school has seen its' water bill increase. Inspected By: Kim Housken CITY OF PALM DESERT �ij �i� PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER INSPECTION FORM " Inspection Date: / ' .27 Park: 2/144NAL o Overall Appearance of Park(based on a scale of 1-5, five being the high score): 1 2 3 410 o Deficiency(Including Specific Location) Corrective Action Taken(For Staff Use) • /E5 (13 )\) p 0 Inspected By: