HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7711 A-,NF F.-*ORMAL REPORT TO Q , COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7711
CffiPATE!% To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Aprd 20,M
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Subject: RECREATION AND MULTI-PURPOSE CENTERS
IDENTIFICATION CARD PROGRAM
During the past year the departments of Park and Recreation and Housing Human
Services convened a series of meetings to review facility policies and security. The
objective of this review was twofold: 1) to explore ways to eliminate confusion among
patrons and staff brought about by inconsistencies in rules and procedures as applied
throughout the-City's multi-purpose and recreation centers; and 2) to better control
incidents of undesirable or illegal behavior in order to enhance patron and staff security.
The staff review determined that the inconsistencies in rules and procedures could be
addressed with standard rules of conduct and appropriate signage. On March 1, 1993
a total of 110 bilingual signs were installed at all multi-purpose and recreation centers
achieving consistency in rules of conduct. The cost of the signage was $1,026.
In order to address security, a formal check-in system was developed which would
require the issuance of picture identification cards to participants. The identification
card system would allow for more effective control of center users and center
equipment, assist in acquiring additional user statistical data; and allow for more
frequent customer/staff contact, thereby enhancing communications about the facilities,
activities and rules of conduct.
More effective control would be achieved by requiring check-in with the identification
cards, enabling staff to record individual visitors. Cards would also be required for
checking out recreational and educational equipment and materials resulting in less theft
and abuse. Lastly, additional participant data will enable staff to secure demographic
information about users which will assist in program development.
In order to operate the program on a breakeven basis, fees in the following amounts and
categories would be charged for purchase of the picture identification cards:
Age Group Cost/Card
0-5 $ N/A
6-18 $ 1.00
19-61 $ 3.00
62 & over $ 1.00
An annual renewal fee of $1.00 is proposed and the initial purchase cost of $1-3.00
would be charged to replace lost cards. The cost of producing a card is $1.73. Through
OP,hl the Housing and Human Services Department's income assistance programs any
individual who would be unable to pay for a card could apply for a waiver.
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INFORMAL REPORT TO Cl COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7711
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,D To the Mayor and Members of the City Councii
Subject: RECREATION AND MULTI-PURPOSE CENTERS
ion IDENTIFICATION CARD PROGRAM
During the past two months recreation and multi-purpose center staff made numerous
presentations to Advisory Councils, Neighborhood Advisory Councils, senior citizen
groups and neighborhood crime watch groups to explain in detail the proposed
Identification Card Program. These presentations were designed to fully explain the
reasons for the program and how it would be administered. The community's response
to the ID card program was very favorable. A majority of the groups felt that the
program would be effective in helping to improve security and safety at the centers as
well as in the adjacent neighborhoods.
On March 16, 1993, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board endorsed the staff's
recommendation to implement the Identification Card Program under the proposed fee
schedule effective June 1, 1993.
Unless there are objections from the City Council, a promotional campaign for the new
program will be initiated on May 1, 1993. At the completion of a 30 day education
period, full implementation of the Identification Card Program will occur effective June
1, 1993.
_Bob Terrel
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City Manager
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