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were to take place, all of the programs would be new and most of the programs would be of a <br /> "break even" variety excludin the lease payment (i.e. program registration revenues would <br /> cover payments to instructors). In this regard, any expenses that the city has for renting or <br /> leasing space would be a City Recreation budget addition for 2003 with no revenues to offset <br /> this leasing expenditure. Nonetheless, utilization of this gymnasium would be a good <br /> opportunity for the city to offer more programs. <br /> The suggested lease amount for the gymnasium space is $15,000 per year with a minimum of a <br /> three-year commitment. The city would have access to the gymnasium all 52 weekends of the <br /> year and the city would also have use of the gymnasium on school days before 2 p.m. The city <br /> would not have use of the gymnasium during the weekdays during the summer. Based on <br /> $15,000 per year, the cost to the city for use of the gymnasium to run programs would be <br /> under $300 per week. The City Recreation Manager Michele Bergh has advised me that having <br /> this space available on weekends year round (and for weekdays during the school year in the <br /> mornings) would be a great addition to the City Recreation program offerings. <br /> The City Council needs to consider this recreation expenditure in light of the current 2003 <br /> budget shortage that we are experiencing and which we could be experiencing for the next <br /> several years.As with most budget issues, the decision to lease space at the Boys and Girls <br /> Club relates to Council priorities. <br /> s:\council\pat\boys&gids.doc <br />