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Contract for Services at Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center (NB)
This is a request to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Yopp! Inc. for annual operation of the Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center.
Explanation
The City recently requested Proposals for the management, operations and programming of the Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center. Two proposals were received, one from the Cultural Arts Coalition, and one from Yopp! Inc. for cultural and artistic programming for children. In consideration of Yopp!'s excellent proposal and the need for programming at the Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center, staff saw the opportunity to provide a much needed service for an underserved community at the Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center. Yopp! Inc. agreed that the Rosa B. Williams Center met their needs and the type of programming they provide could greatly benefit the community.
Staff is requesting authorization to negotiate a contract with Yopp! Inc. for the management and operation of the Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center. The initial term of the contract is for two years with an option by the City to negotiate and extend the contract for two additional one year periods.
Fiscal Note
The City has $45,000 from WSPP Set-Aside funds annually through 2016 for this Contract.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission authorize the City Manager or his designee to begin contract negotiations with Yopp! Inc. for annual operation of the Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.