Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4355 - SDicke@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a $48,695 expenditure with Marathon Fitness through a Buyboard contract for the purchase of additional exercise equipment for Das Rec.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Since opening in July 2018, Das Rec has seen over 14,000 members join the facility. This membership rate is almost three times the number of anticipated members from the business plan and the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget. As a result of the increased memberships, preliminary revenue projections indicate a 120% cost recovery at the end of Fiscal Year 2018-19.
Additional exercise equipment would help better serve our members and provide more opportunities for use during our busiest times. Das Rec staff has tracked the usage of all equipment as well as tracked member requests to determine what additional equipment would best serve our members. The City will utilize a Marathon Fitness contract through the BuyBoard cooperative which has been competitively procured and satisfies purchasing requirements. Staff is seeking approval to purchase the following equipment:
Spinner Bikes (6)
Rower (2)
Elliptical (5)
Recumbent Bike (2)
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: 10. Maintain an ongoing program to provide exemplary customer service |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The additional equipment was not incorporated into the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget. Towards the end of the fiscal year, if a budget amendment is needed to account for these expenditures, membership revenue should be able to cover the costs. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to support these purchases.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an expenditure with Marathon Fitness for the purchase of exercise equipment at a cost of $48,695 through a Buyboard contract.