TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion Regarding Recent North Port YMCA Pool Department of Health Inspections
Recommended Action
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Department of Health Inspection Reports for the North Port Pool operated by the Sky Family YMCA.
Background Information
The North Port Pool, located at 5925 Greenwood Avenue, is currently operated by the Sky Family YMCA (YMCA) via a Facilities Management Agreement that was executed on September 14, 2010 with the Charlotte County YMCA and Sarasota County (County). When the Sky Family YMCA merged operations with the Charlotte County YMCA, an Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Contract No. 2010-504 was executed in which the Sky Family YMCA assumed all responsibilities previously assigned to Charlotte County Family YMCA.
The 2010 agreement outlines that general maintenance, operation and repairs under $5,000 are the responsibility of the YMCA. Repairs over $5,000 are the responsibility of the City. Additionally, per Section 2. Compensation, of the agreement, the County provides $150,000 in annual funding to the YMCA, paid in monthly installments, to defray operational costs. The agreement is scheduled to terminate on September 30, 2020.
On June 25, 2019, Parks & Recreation staff received notification from a Department of Health Inspector that the facility did not pass a regular inspection on June 24, 2019. The inspector indicated that there were five main concerns:
1. Water Clarity / Algae Control - Upon inspection it was noted that there was dirt and debris in the pool and algae was found growing along the gutters and tiles. Violation of Bathing Code 64E-9.004(1)(c) & (3); 64E-9.017(1)(c).
2. Tile/Pool Finish - The inspector noted sharp broken tiles at the water edge and near the ladder. Additionally, portions of the pool surface that had fallen to the bottom of the pool and cracks in the surface need to...
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