PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2016
PREPARED BY: Nick Calubaquib, Recreation Manager, Community Services Department
APPROVED BY: Chris Ghione, Community Services Director
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AQUATICS PROGRAMS UPDATE
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Receive the report on Aquatics Programs provided by the Community Services Department
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REPORT NARRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to provide the PRC with an update on aquatics programs provided by the Community Services Department at the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center (AC) and the Centennial Recreation Center (CRC).
In February 2009, the City of Morgan Hill hosted a community meeting to collect thoughts on management of the City's aquatics facilities and programs, listen to possibilities for the future, and to create a framework for aquatics services throughout the community. During the meeting, several issues were identified by those in attendance, including many opportunities to improve aquatics services provided community-wide. The group also established a set of values for what it believed the community's aquatics programs and facilities should emulate.
Following this initial meeting, staff in the City's Community Services Department assembled a group of citizens to serve on an advisory committee tasked with developing a strategic plan for aquatics in the community. It is envisioned that the community will benefit by having the opportunity to participate in enhanced services. By following a collaborative approach, new revenue may be generated and cost savings realized.
The Strategic Plan identifies the following goals for all aquatics program and facilities in the form of a Community Aquatics Model for Morgan Hill:
1. Produce an optimum mix of programming that provides for all the aquatics needs of the community.
2. Utilize an integrated service delivery model that creates and sustains a base of users that drive program attendance and improve staffing.
3. Maximize cost re...
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