HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/1994, C-6 - CONSIDERATION OF SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND EYECYCLE SAN LUIS OBISPO G DATE
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FROM: Paul LeSag , Parks 81 Recreation Director
Prepared by: Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Consideration of Sponsorship Arrangement Between the City of San Luis
Obispo and Eyecycle San Luis Obispo
CAO RECOMMENDATION
By motion, authorize the Parks 8Z Recreation Department to offer Eyecycle as a part of its recreation
programming.
DISCUSSION
Eyecycle is a non-profit organization newly established in San Luis Obispo. Their purpose is to
provide visually impaired individuals an opportunity to ride a bicycle as a passenger on a tandem
bike with a sighted volunteer/driver. The program has been successful in Santa Monica where it
was started and is growing throughout California and the country.
Karen Adkison, local coordinator, contacted the Parks et Recreation Department for assistance in
providing storage space for 6-10 tandem bicycles and staff for ride supervision and support.
Temporary storage for the tandems has been located in the-garage behind the Recreation Center
while a permanent facility is being sought. Part-time recreation leaders would be used to assist
Eyecycle volunteers and riders on their trips scheduled once or twice a month. Tandem bicycles will
would be obtained by Eyecycle through donations.
The City would assume all liability as it pertains to the Eyecycle program under its sponsorship.
Liability waivers would be signed by all participants in the Eyecycle program to transfer risk from
the City. Staff will be present to monitor volunteers and,participants during their rides. Eyecycle
property will be stored on City property. Eyecycle has agreed to provide a person to watch guide
dogs at a central location while the owners are on the rides.
Endorsement of Eyecycle by the City would add a therapeutic recreation element to the parks and
recreation program. The Parks 8Z Recreation Department is committed to providing recreational
activities to all ages and abilities in our community.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated annual cost:
Two part-time leaders to assist on weekend excursions $1231 .00
Full time staff assistance 410.00
Printing 20.00
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Total: $1661 .00
Costs would be bome from the General Recreation program account in the City's General Fund.
In accordance with General Budget Policies defined in the 1993-1995 Financial Plan, delivery of
social service programs would fall under the category as low cost-recovery services. The provision
of staff and incidentals is minimal and is needed to protect the City's interests.