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COMMISSION AGENDA
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INFORMATIONAL
9/08/97
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department offers the Commission information
regarding research into the City possibly providing a "skate park" and/or
"roller hockey" rinks for public use.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission of the City possibly
offering this type of service to the public in the future.
ISSUE ANALYSIS:
. Minimal space for a park or rink could be provided at Central Winds Park or
possibly an expansion of Central Winds Park. We have no other locations where
such facilities could be created or operated properly.
. We found no other City or County who sponsors such facilities and have not
heard of such.
. Weare in receipt of a letter from The Florida League of Cities outlining "risk
factors" for such facilities. Attachment # 1
. The Cross Seminole Trail will soon be a reality and will go far to serve most
skating interests.
· The Department is considering recommending that skating be allowed in all of
our parks under controlled circumstances.
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RECOMMENDA TION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTA TION SCHEDULE:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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LETTER FROM FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
COMMISSION ACTION:
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Public Risk Services
P.O. Box 530065
Orlando, FL 32853-0065
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RECEIVED
August 18, 1997
AUG 1 ~ 1997
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RISK MANAGEMENT
Mr. J.P. Petrencsik, P.S.C.
Risk M~ager
City of Winter Springs
1126 West State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Re: Skateboard/In-Line Skating Facility
Dear J.P.:
This letter will summarize your telephone conversations with Jon Morrison and me regarding the proposed
skateboard/skating facility. We have seen an increase in the interest in these facilities over the past several
months.
The tendency now is to remove the skaters from the public areas (sidewalks, parking lots, etc.) and place them in a
designated area that will allow quicker access for the emergency medical team when the skaters injure themselves
and others.
Cities are more frequently being pressured into providing these facilities. As you know, the primary users of these
facilities are younger children and teenagers. The bodies of these children are still developing. Their arms and
legs are not yet as strong as those of an adult. The appearance of paralyzed children in the courtroom tends to
bring out the generosity in jurors.
The FMIT agreement specifically excludes the operation of skateboard facilities (page B-5, Paragraph C (3)). The
agreement is silent on in-line skating. If the in-line skating occurs at a skateboard facility, claims arising from in-
line skating would also be excluded.
We have an A+ XV market that will quote these facilities. If you are interested, let me know and I will forward the
applications.
Some of the parameters that will most likely be applicable are:
1. Deductible $10,000.00 per claim including Loss Adjustment Expense
2. No medical payments
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust
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3. Warranties: wearing of protective gear
monitor on hand at all times
1 rider per ramp
posting of safety rules
release signed by all riders
release wording approved by carrier
minors must have release signed by parent/guardian
accident policy in force
4.. Require'membership in skate pClrk association
5. Minimum Premium - $10,000.00 to $15,000.00
I hope this information helps. Please call me if you have any questions.
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Mr. J.P. Petrencsik
SkateboardlIn-Line Skating Facility