HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-213-12/20/1983-SETTING FORTH THE POLICY OF THE CITY REGARDING MUNICIPAL SWIMMING FACILITIES RESOLUTION 83-213
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SETTING FORTH THE POLICY OF THE CITY REGARDING
MUNICIPAL SWIMMING FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on April 5, 1973 the City of Fort Collins and Poudre School
District R-1 entered into an agreement to cooperate in the construction and
operation of an indoor swimming pool , and
WHEREAS, from the time the pool was opened, disputes have existed
between the parties regarding the schedule for use of the pool and the pay-
ment of additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the School 's
use, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has demonstrated to the District
that (a ) the pool needs over $1 2 million of repairs to serve in a safe
capacity for the long-term, (b ) that the existing pool does not serve the
community and the school well , and (c ) that the costs for both operating
and capital repairs are not being equitably shared by the School District
and the City, and
WHEREAS, negotiations between the elected officials (Mayor and School
Board President) and by a Council/School Liaison Committee have been unsuc-
cessful in reaching an amicable solution, and
WHEREAS, the School Board has chosen to break off further negotia-
tions, by means of a unanimous vote to turn the matter over to the School
Board's attorney, and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council , it is desirable that the
City of Fort Collins set forth its policy regarding future swimming facil-
ities for the community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS
1 That the City will seek funds through a finalized Capital Improve-
ment Program or other funding sources to commence construction of
a new indoor pool
2 The City will continue to operate the existing pool in a manner
that protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Fort Collins If at any time the operation of the pool is deemed
not to be operable in a safe manner without major renovation
costs, the City will evaluate the use of the site for other park
or recreation purposes, consistent with the 1973 agreement between
the City and the District
3 The City will , periodically, no oftener than monthly, but at least
quarterly, compute the additional operational , maintenance and
repair costs it incurs on account of the School ' s use of the pool
and bill such amounts to the School
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4 Regardless of the School ' s commitment to share equitably in the
costs of operating the existing pool facility, the City will
continue to provide swimming facilities and quality aquatics
programs for the taxpayers of the community
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
20th day of December, A D 1983
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