Explanation
Background: This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into lease agreements with the Columbus Aqua Ski Club, East Shore Yacht Club, Scioto Boat Club, Buckeye Boat Club, Leather Lips Yacht Club, Hoover Sailing Club, Greater Columbus Rowing Association, Columbus Sailing Club, Mid Ohio Ski Club and the Quarry Homeowner's Association (Hereinafter "Boat Clubs") in conjunction with their boating, sailing and skiing activities at Griggs, Hoover and O'Shaughnessy Reservoirs. Terms of the lease shall be for a period of five (5) years and shall be automatically renewable for an additional five (5) year term pending agreement by both parties.
The Boat Clubs utilize the reservoirs and respective City owned structures for boating, sailing, skiing and socializing as a club and have provided recreational activities to club members and City of Columbus residents and neighbors adjacent to the Boat Club locations. Club Memberships range anywhere between 100 and 200 members. Adults and youth benefit from the services provided by the Boat Clubs. They offer Learn To Programs at no charge or discounted rates to City of Columbus residents. Many of their activities are ADA approved so they can provide services to individuals with special needs. Programs are also available to students at the high school and collegiate levels.
Emergency action is requested so that the current agreements can be put under a lease for legal and liability purposes.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into lease agreements with the Columbus Aqua Ski Club, East Shore Yacht Club, Scioto Boat Club, Buckeye Boat Club, Leather Lips Yacht Club, Hoover Sailing Club, Greater Columbus Rowing Association, Columbus Sailing Club, Mid Ohio Ski Club and the Quarry Homeowner's Association for a term of five (5) years with an option to renew for an additional five (5) year term, and to dec...
Click here for full text