Explanation
This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks, with the approval of the Director of Finance and Management and the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into lease agreements with the Jewish Community Center, Hilliard Rowing Association, Dublin Crew, Upper Arlington Crew, Westerville Rowing, and the Ohio State Crew Club (Hereinafter "Boat Clubs") in conjunction with their boating, and rowing activities at Griggs, Hoover and O'Shaughnessy Reservoirs.
Background: Terms of the lease shall be for a period of ten (10) years. The Boat Clubs utilize the reservoirs and respective City owned structures for boating, rowing, and socializing and have provided recreational activities to club members, City of Columbus residents and neighbors adjacent to the Boat Club locations. Club Memberships range anywhere between 10 and 100 members. Adults and especially youth benefit from the services provided by the Boat Clubs. They offer Programs teaching rowing and safety skills to students at the high school and collegiate levels and an annual community service project is a requirement of the lease.
Principal Parties:
Dublin
East Bank of Griggs Reservoir
Aaron Ansari
Hilliard Rowing Association
6000 Harriott Dr. Powell, OH 43065
Bret Benack
Westerville Rowing Club
4286 Walnut St. Westerville, OH 43081
Andy Lane
Upper Arlington
East Bank of Griggs Reservoir
Jerry Johnson
Ohio State Crew
6000 Harriott Dr. Powell, OH 43065
Rachel Bushman
JCC
4286 Walnut St. Westerville, OH 43081
Nikki Henry
Emergency Justification: Emergency Action is requested as past agreements are expired and in order to ensure that all clubs are operating under a lease for legal and liability purposes.
Benefits to the Public: Many of the clubs offer classes and instruction to the public. All clubs are responsible for completing an annual community service project to benefit the reservoirs or surrounding area...
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