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SR-900-001 (7) ('-N CM:LCB:dvm Council Meeting May 26, 1987 t ' Call.' fornl.' a MAY 26 19l San a Monl.ca, TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: city Staff SUBJECT: Recommendation Regarding Funding for Lincoln Junior High Pool Roof Repairs and Accessibility Improvements INTRODUCTION This staff report recommends that the city Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District to provide a maximum of $120,000 for repairs to the roof of the Lincoln Junior High School pool as well as accessibility modifications in the pool locker room area. BACKGROUND For many years, the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District have shared use of the pool at Lincoln Junior High School. During this period, the City contributed a portion of the operating costs to the School District. This share is currently calculated at $23,500 per year. In 1985, the condition of the pool had deteriorated to a degree to be unusable. To remedy this problem, the School District requested financial assistance from the City to renovate the pool. The City contributed $188,000 from General Fund reserves to enable the renovation. In exchange, the City received a credit for 8 years of free community recreation use. b-IJ - 1 - '/r(i MAY 2 6 1987 Recently, a structural examination by School District personnel of the pool building's roof showed deterioration of such a serious nature that the pool building was immediately closed. Due to financial difficulties of the District, the city has again been approached for financial assistance. In addition, the city has evaluated the accessibility of the locker room area and found stalls and fixtures in need of modification. It seems reasonable to address both renovation needs at this time to result in a fully functional pool facility. The District estimates that, if approved by council, the improvements on the roof can be completed by early July. The accessibility improvements will be scheduled for design and construction after the beginning of the fiscal year. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT Plans and specifications prepared by District engineers have determined a cost of approximately $100,000 to undertake the necessary roof repairs. Funds are available in the General Fund reserve. The City's accessibility consultant has estimated the cost of locker room improvements at $20,000. Funds are available in the 1987-88 capital Improvements Program Accessibility project to cover this expense. staff recommends that this contribution be offset by an addi tional 5 year credit for free use by the city of the pool facilities. - 2 - RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District to provide $120,000 for Lincoln pool roof repairs and accessibility improvements to be offset by a 5 year use credit. Prepared by: Lynne C. Barrette, Assistant City Manager (lincpool) - 3 -