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February 1, 2007 Page 3 complex in the community, and, approximately one year ago, the Board authorized staff to enter into discussions with representatives of the City of Thousand Oaks (City) and California Lutheran University (CLU) to attempt to reach an agreement, which would allow public access to the new CLU swim complex. He noted facility components, size, maintenance and operations costs. He said that the design supports both leaming to swim instructional programs, as well as seven lanes for lap swimming and competitive and regional aquatic warm-ups. By expanding District programming opportunities and adjusting the current fee and permit structure, staff is confident that over three years, maintenance and operational expenses can be met. The estimated operation and maintenance costs are estimated to be $302,000, while generating $236,000 in revenue under the current fee and permit structure. And, by expanding programming opportunities and adjusting the current fee and permit structure, staff is confident that over three years the direct maintenance and operational expenses of the new pool can be met. Friedl identified salient terms of the MOU including: The parties to the MOU are CLU and CRPD; The estimated total project cost is $3.4 million with the City providing a $1.5 million grant to CRPD, and CRPD contributing $1.9 million; Upon approval of City grant funds, CLU and CRPD will begin final construction drawings, apply for development permits from the City, and draft a lease and joint use agreement for operating the pool on CLU's property; The lease term is 30 years, but CLU may exercise an early termination clause as early as the 10'" year; CLU will have priority use of its 50 meter pool; CRPD will have priority in scheduling the community pool; CLU acknowledges its intentions to develop an equitable program to accommodate pool related parking. Board concerns were expressed relative to adequate parking space, operational costs and depreciation figures. Gibson urged the aquatic community to become financially involved with the proposed facility.