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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 excluding 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />s:~ council\pat\boys&girls.doc <br /> <br /> <br />