2 Lake Ann Lifeguard ContractCITYOF
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TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent //~
DATE: March 20, 2002
SUB J:
2002 Agreement for Summer Services at Lake Ann Beach
Minnetonka Community Education and Services has provided lifeguards at Lake Ann
for over 25 years. On an annual basis the city reviews the beach contract. The contract
includes the following expenses: lifeguards, administration, supervisors, clerical
support, mileage reimbursements, cell phones, pagers, lifeguard uniforms, postage,
printing, in-service training, first aid kits, rescue equipment, Red Cross fees, and
general supplies.
Minnetonka Community Education and Services has made additions to the 2002 Beach
Contract. New expenses include rent for office space, human resources support,
purchasing department support, technology department support, unemployment charge
backs, payroll support, and criminal background checks. The contract amount
increased from $22,791.63 paid in 2001, to $26,242.14 payable in 2002. The increase
is a result of district changes in the funding formula for Community Education and
Services. Due to recent state budget cuts, Community Education now has to pay for
items like office rent, technology, human resource support, etc.
These new costs were not accounted for in the City's 2002 Budget. If the beach
contract is approved, the $26,242.14 will be divided into three equal payments of
$8,747.38 made on July 15, August 15, and September 15. The City's 2002 Budget for
lifeguard services was approved at $24,000, an amount recommended by staff, which
would cover a slight cost increase from the previous year's contract. This leaves the
Lake Ann Operations budget for the beach contract approximately $2,200 short. I am
confident that through additional "sharpening of the pencil", this gap in funding can be
closed.
RECOMMENDATION
It is staff's recommendation that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that
the City Council approve the 2002 Lifeguard Contract for Lake Ann Beach for services
provided by Minnetonka Community Education and Services, in the amount of
$26, 242.14.
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