Mayor and City Commission approve amended Resolution No. 2019-31030 that accepted the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee, at its September 20, 2019 meeting, to enter into an agreement with Farah Service (USE Urban Sport Equipment, LLC) for additional placement of various Urban Sports Equipment ("USE") at the following locations, including, but not limited to, Allison Park, Indian Beach Park, 35" Street along the beach walk, Flamingo Park, north end of Lummus Park, Palm Island Park, Polo Park, Normandy Isle Park, North Shore Park, Tatum Park and Altos del Mar Park, with sponsorship advertising subject to City Commission approval; and further require that the Parks and Recreational Facilities Board to be informed of the locations of the installation of the equipment and to have oversight of the program as it expands; said amendment to the Resolution clarifying that the term of the agreement with USE Urban Sport Equipment, LLC will have an initial term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year renewal options, at the City's option.

In November 2018, pursuant to Resolution 2017-30067, the City initiated a one-year pilot program for the placement of various Urban Sports Equipment (“USE”), a stainless-steel workout station with stretching and fitness functions, at South Pointe Park, Brittany Bay Park, Bandshell Park (Sand Bowl) and the Venetian Causeway.

The fitness stations had no financial impact on the City for the entire length of the program, as Farah Service assumed responsibility for all required maintenance and replacements. Per the resolution, no sponsorship or advertising was allowed on the affixed display boards during the one-year pilot.

Following the completion of the pilot program, the City Commission directed the Administration to provide an analysis and recommendation as to the program’s success.

The Administration deems the pilot program to have been successful in meeting the needs of our community. The stations have been well received by the public, as evidenced through positive feedback. The Administration’s recommendation is to proceed with a long-term engagement with Farah Service to not only retain the existing stations but expand the program to other parks.

At the September 20, 2019 Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting, the Committee moved the item to City Commission with favorable recommendation.

At the October 16, 2019 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2019-31030 (Resolution), which contained an amendment by the City Commission to the Resolution proposed by the Administration, requiring the following: (1) Parks and Recreational Facilities Board (the "Board") to be informed of the locations of the sports equipment prior to the installation, and (2) the Board to have oversight of the USE program as it expands to other park sites.

The October 16, 2019 agenda item did not propose a term for the new agreement with USE Urban Sport Equipment, LLC; therefore, the Administration recommends amending the Resolution, to reflect an initial term of three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options, at the sole discretion of the City Manager.