DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 5
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Participation and Use License Agreement for use of the San Antonio Natatorium
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Participation and Use License Agreement with San Antonio Independent School District extending the District’s use of the San Antonio Natatorium located at 1430 W. César Chávez in Council District 5 for a term of five (5) years with one (1) additional administrative renewal option.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In November 1978, the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Independent School District (District) identified school-owned property which was suitable for the construction of a community swimming pool (Natatorium) in the neighborhood served by Lanier High School. Following the District’s conveyance of property to the City in July 1979, the City proceeded with construction of the Natatorium using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and construction was completed in 1981.
The parties executed a Joint Participation and Use License Agreement (Agreement) for a term of twenty-five (25) years in which the City would construct, maintain and operate the Natatorium and provide recreational aquatic opportunities to the community. Under the terms of this Agreement, the District’s student athletes and coaching staff had scheduled use of the Natatorium during school days for swim practice and competitions without rent or fees. In order to meet the needs of the District’s aquatics program, the Agreement was renewed in 2006 by the parties for a term of ten (10) years, with up to two (2) additional five (5) year renewal options.
This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the San Antonio Natatorium with the District will exercise the first five (5) year renewal option and further delineates the District’s use and required staffing of the Natatorium during the school year and summer months. This amendment also includes an option to administratively extend the Agreement for one (1) additional term of five (5) years.
ISSUE:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Participation and Use License Agreement with San Antonio Independent School District extending the District’s use of the San Antonio Natatorium located at 1430 W. César Chávez in Council District 5 for a term of five (5) years with one (1) additional administrative renewal option. This action is consistent with the City policy to facilitate the use of public recreational facilities for athletic and recreational activities by the citizens of San Antonio
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could elect not to approve this action which would result in the District’s student athletes and coaching staff relocating its aquatic program to a different facility subject to availability of venues that would meet the District’s needs. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department would continue to operate and maintain the Natatorium and offer swim classes and aquatic recreation opportunities to the public.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action which continues the existing use arrangement with the District. The City will continue to operate and maintain the Natatorium and the District will not pay rent or fees for its use of the facility.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Participation and Use License Agreement with San Antonio Independent School District for use of the San Antonio Natatorium.