TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial Addendum By and Between the American National Red Cross and the City of North Port, Florida, for a Thirty-Six Month Term at Contract Unit Prices.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial Addendum By and Between the American National Red Cross and the City of North Port, Florida, for a thirty-six month term at contract unit prices.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial Addendum By and Between the American National Red Cross and the City of North Port, Florida, for a thirty-six month term at contract unit prices.
* Pros:
o Maintains compliance with the Florida Department of Health rule 64E-9, allowing operations to continue at the North Port Aquatic Center.
o Facilitates reimbursement of up to $24,000 through the American National Red Cross's Centennial Campaign.
o Aligns with national best practices for aquatic safety and training standards.
o Strengthens the City's reputation as a provider of safe, high-quality aquatic programs.
* Cons: Commits the City to a defined three-year Agreement, which may limit opportunities to evaluate other nationally recognized training programs during that period.
Option 2: Deny the Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial Addendum By and Between the American National Red Cross and the City of North Port, Florida, for a thirty-six month term at contract unit prices.
* Pros: Allows the City to explore other nationally recognized aquatic training programs.
* Cons:
o The City of North Port will not be in compliance with the Florida Department of Health rule 64E-9, halting operations at the North Port Aquatic Center.
o Loss of reimbursement opportunity of up to $24,000 through the Centennial Campaign.
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