Item 10 - Facility Use Agreement with Orange County Gold for Aquatics Programming at City Aquatic Facilities

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Facility Use Agreement with Orange County Gold ("OC Gold") April 7, 2026 Page 2 aquatics programming, including swim lessons, recreational swim, and water safety education, while leveraging the expertise of a specialized organization to deliver competitive training opportunities. The proposed agreement would allow OC Gold to conduct structured year-round swim team practices and private instructional opportunities at designated City aquatic facilities during scheduled times approved by PRCSA staff. Programming would focus on youth participants and emphasize swimming skill development, water safety, physical conditioning, and sportsmanship. This pilot program will commence in May 2026 at Jerome Pool until the team is able to transition to the new Memorial Park Aquatics Center, once construction is complete. This partnership supports activation of the newly constructed Memorial Park Aquatics Center by introducing structured programming that increases facility utilization and expands recreational opportunities for youth in the community. OC Gold will be responsible for staffing bilingual coaches, participant registration, and program administration. All coaches will be required to meet applicable safety, certification, and insurance requirements established by the City. Additionally, the agreement prohibits OC Gold from conducting unauthorized commercial activities at City facilities. OC Gold will charge monthly dues of$85/participant, in comparison to their $110-$150/month dues in Tustin, Villa Park, and Orange, in order to provide financially accessible programming to the Santa Ana community. The monthly $500 fee assessed by the City will permit OC Gold to use three (3) swimming lanes at either Jerome Pool or Memorial Park Aquatics Center, once available, for approximately 28 hours per month. Additional lanes may be requested at a rate of$17.57 per lane per hour. The proposed rate for non-exclusive use is consistent with industry standards and ensures the City has the flexibility to schedule additional users concurrently under the same framework. Approval of this agreement will expand youth aquatics opportunities, particularly at the newly constructed Memorial Park Aquatics Center, while supporting the City's ongoing efforts to promote water safety, youth recreation, and community wellness. As this agreement is structured as a proof of concept, the agreement term is limited to a maximum of three (3) years, allowing the City to evaluate demand, participation levels, and overall program viability. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The agreement will generate revenue to the City through established facility use fees, at a base rate of$6,000/year. Additional revenue may be generated based on participation levels and additional facility use times and dates beyond those initially established.