TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Establishment of a Reduced Rental Rate for the North Port Senior Center, Inc. to Utilize the George Mullen Activity Center, Located at 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible direction regarding the establishment of a reduced rental rate for the North Port Senior Center, Inc., to utilize the George Mullen Activity Center, located at 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Direction to create a flat rental rate of $200 per month for up to 120 hours of monthly facility use, mirroring the rent payment identified in the current Lease Agreement between the City of North Port and the North Port Senior Center, Inc.
* Pros:
o Maintains affordability by remaining consistent with rate specified in current Lease Agreement.
o Simplifies transition since the Senior Center is already accustomed to this rate.
o Demonstrates goodwill and commitment to the delivery community-based health and human services and educational programs.
o Allows for potential expansion of program offerings.
* Cons:
o Does not reflect true cost of the rental space.
o Could set a precedent for other organizations requesting discounted rental space.
o Loss of revenue for the City compared to standard rental rates.
o May create perception of inequity among other facility users paying higher rates.
Option 2: Direction to create a flat rental rate for up to 120 hours of monthly facility use at 10% of the standard rate, consistent with the discount extended to North Port youth athletic organizations.
* Pros:
o Creates consistency across City programs by applying similar discount formula.
o Balances affordability for the Senior Center with fairness to other groups.
o Supports shared use philosophy without extreme subsidy.
* Cons:
o Rate increase may cause f...
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