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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 07 25 Informational 102 Dog Park ProgramsCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 102 July 25, 2011 Regular Meeting Consent Informational X Public Hearing Regular Mgr Authorization Dept. REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the Commission about new dog training programs at our Winter Springs Dog Park. SYNOPSIS: The Parks and Recreation Department has been approached by our citizens & dog park users requesting that we offer a variety of dog training programs. These programs would include agility training, dog responsibility, service dogs, leash work, puppy classes, K -9 courses while continuing to create an awareness of our spectacular Dog Park. CONSIDERATIONS: • The Winter Springs Dog Park has approximately 150 -200 users per day during the week. On Saturdays, there are approximately 350- 400. (Survey done by Park Rangers) • Many of our park users have requested additional training, such as agility, puppy training, group interactions, and obedience programs to be offered by the City. • These programs would enhance the park opportunities for our customers. • After much research, staff has concluded that using outside vendors on a profit share arrangement to be the best approach to engage the City to providing these programs. • These arrangements will engage us to provide these programs at no cost to the City & in fact, provide revenue. • Additional benefits are opportunity for law enforcement to gain additional training & certifications, to promote responsible dog ownership, family protection, obedience and social interaction training. FISCAL IMPACT: No City expenditures. The training programs will be coordinated through a City approved standard instructors agreement for programs. Revenues will be based on class attendance and pricing structure with the profit sharing arrangement of 80% Instructor & 20% City. City Commission Regular Meeting July 25, 2011 Informational Agenda Item 102 Page 2 of 2 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert /eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media/Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Ahrays Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Parks & Recreations recommends that the City Commission receive & review the information presented in the agenda item. ATTACHMENTS: