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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.1. Fitness Equipment Purchase 5:1}-. L CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM CO~ft~r~\~~r .. ...\i~~<Ili I~ij To: Mayor and City Council ' . II "., L. W Mark McNeill, City Administrator ... i; From: Travis Karlen, Recreation Supervisor Meeting Date: December 5, 2006 Subject: Fitness Equipment Purchase INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to authorize the purchase of new fitness equipment and the donation of two recumbent bikes, one 90 degree bench and one modular piece of strength equipment to the Shakopee Police Department. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION In March 2004 City Council approved the reuse of the gymnastics space within the Community Center for fitness activities. The reuse provided a permanent home for our aerobics program, designated cardio and weights area for our members, and better utilized an underutilized space. From 2004 - 2006 we have reconfigured the fitness area, added new equipment and accommodated ADA guidelines. With the improvements we made the last 3 years, we have provided an improved fitness space in the facility we currently have. Currently we have 3 pieces of equipment that have continuous needs for maintenance and are nearing the end of their life expectancy. Unfortunately there is no trade in value for any of these three units. They are still in working order with the occasional maintenance but are not desirable for use by patrons of the Community Center. The 2007 operating budget contains $25,000 for upgrading fitness equipment. We currently have agood selection of equipment for the size of our fitness center and the area is close to its maximum capacity for the amount of equipment that can be housed in the area in accordance with ADA guidelines. Therefore, I am recommending a scenario that would upgrade some of the equipment, would involve donation of some older equipment to the Police Department and would incorporate a spinning program within the group fitness program. The existing inventory of equipment we have is as follows: Unit Date Purchased . Spinnaker 3600RC (2) . 6 Cybex Strength Stations 1995 . EFX Elliptical . Precor C 846 Upright Bike (2) 2003 . EFX Full Body Elliptical (2) . Precor Treadmill - u._..______ . __.._ . .__ __. "._ ---....--..-----------. ---..-.--..- -~- --.-