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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Report Number: OES 30-07
Date: June 11, 2007
From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
., Public Swimming and Public Skating Admissions
Proposed Pilot Project and Special Promotion
File: A-2'130-001-07
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 30-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding public swimming and public skating admissions be received;
2. That thl3 proposed pilot project and special promotion to reduce public swimming
and public skating admissions for Saturdays be approved; and
3. Further, that appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give
effect thereto.
Executive Summary:
The Operations & Emergency Services Department recommends initiating a Toonie
Swim and Toonie Skate on Saturdays. The public swimming single admission would be
reduced for youth from $~~.36 to $2.00 and for a family from $6.82 to $5.00.
The Saturday public skatiing single admission would be reduced for youth from $3.00 to
$2.00 and for a family from $10.00 to $5.00.
Financial Implications:
It is projected that the reduced Saturday admission will result in approximately $1,000
less public swimming revenue (Account #2733.9923) and approximately $1,000 less
public skating revenue (Account #2735.9922).
Report OES 30-07
June 11, 2007
Subject: Public Swimming and Public Skating Admissions
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Sustainability Implications:
Participation in physical activity significantly contributes to the well-being and quality of
life of our residents. Reduced fees will promote family interaction and physical activity
as well as increased participation at City recreation facilities.
Background:
On April 2, 2007, Council enacted the General Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw
which provides for the fees and charges that are incorporated into the 2007 Current
Budget.
The approved public swim and public skate single admission fees are identified in the
table below:
Public Swimming Single Public Skating Single
Admission Admission
(GST Inclusive) (GST Inclusive)
Youth $2.36 $3.00
(aoes 6-17)
Adult $3.41 $4.00
Seniors $2.36 $3.00
(65 and older)
Family $6.82 $10.00
(2 adults &
children
Staff were requested to identify a pilot project that would lower public swimming and
public skating admission fees. This pilot project would be a good indicator as to
whether the current pricing affects our participation levels.
The Operations & Emergency Services Department recommend initiating a Toonie
Swim and Toonie Skate on Saturdays. Public swimming single admission would be
reduced for youth from $2.36 to $2.00 and for a family from $6.82 to $5.00.
The Saturday public skating single admission would be reduced for youth from $3.00 to
$2.00 and for a family from $10.00 to $5.00.
This pilot project and special promotion will promote youth and family interaction and
physical activity.
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report OES ~10-07
June 11, 2007
Subject: Public Swimming and Public Skating Admissions
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Page 3
Although there will be a decrease in revenues, our goal is to promote the new rates and
increase participation. Increased participation will offset a portion of the decrease in the
revenue over the remainder of 2007.
Attached is at fee chart comparing the City of Pickering public swimming and public
skating admissions with other municipalities in the Region of Durham.
It is recommended that the Toonie Swim and Toonie Skate special promotion be offered
for the remainder of 200;7.
Attachments:
1. Public Swimming Admission Fees Comparison and Public Skating Admission
Fees Comparison
Prepared By:
Approved I Endo~~ed By:
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Director, CorporatH Services & Treasurer
Supervisor, Facilities Operations
Recommended for the consideration of
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Public Swimming Admission Fees Comparison
Group Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Clarington
Child/Youth $2.36 $2.25 $3.10 $2.23 $2.75
Adult $3.41 $3.50 $4.50 $3.47 $3.75
Senior $2.36 $2.25 $3.10 $3.47 $2.75
Family $6.82 $10.00 $12.50 $7.43 $7.50
Child/Youth 10 pass $20.00 $18.00 $25.00 $20.31 $21.00
Adult 10 pass $30.00 $20.00 $36.00 $31 .21 $29.00
Senior 10 pass $20.00 $18.00 $25.00 N/A $21.00
Family 10 pass $59.00 N/A $93.00 $66.86 $57.00
Public Skating Admission Fees Comparison
Group Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Clarington
Child/Youth $3.00 $1.75 $3.00 $2.23 $2.50
Adult $4.00 $3.25 $4.50 $3.47 $3.50
Senior $3.00 $1.75 $3.00 N/A Free
Family $10.00 N/A $12.00 N/A $7.00
Child/Youth 10 pass $24.00 $14.00 $19.50 $20.31 $20.00
Adult 10 pass $32.00 $24.00 $33.50 $31.21 $30.00
Senior 10 pass $24.00 $14.00 $19.00 N/A N/A
Family 10 pass $50.00 N/A $87.50 $66.86 N/A