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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOES 30-07 REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 036 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 Page 2 ..037 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 03S 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: /S......--., -....,.." ,. J ___-.. // ( o~2~ ~a on-Milto'-' - Supervisor, Facility Programs Everet ntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services "~..7- -~- ('://j~'''' /f .__......:;;"'...,'/..... ....~. __....--- ',.....".,..... ~ ._}.( V '-'c... ..~ .'-. ..,' 1 . . Stephen 'R~olds - ", Division Head, Culture & Recreation SM\ Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, CorporatH Services & Treasurer Supervisor, Facilities Operations Recommended for the consideration of Pickering Ci!y Council .\ -tI' CORP0227-07/01 revised , ,:",".,)~, '.' C) cs 30 - 01 r\:':i"Uh! tf _..,..:.,,,,>-- 039 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