Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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Agreement with Gentry Academy for Ice and Turf Rental
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Recommendation
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1. Approve agreement with Gentry Academy, 1420 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, for ice and turf rental for the period upon execution through June 15, 2029, with an option to have one five-year renewal term through June 15, 2034, with the rates established by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to approve the agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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An agreement has been negotiated with Gentry Academy, for use of a minimum of 600 hours of What I Need (W.I.N.) ice time and a minimum of 200 hours of non-W.I.N. ice time during each school year of the agreement, as well as 600 hours of W.I.N. turf time during each school year. W.I.N. ice and turf time are defined in the agreement and refer to daytime ice and turf hours rented.
Gentry Academy is an accredited Minnesota charter school for fifth through twelfth grade students. Students learn in a traditional classroom setting and W.I.N. curriculum is integrated, which allows students to focus on their desired discipline. Gentry Academy opened in 2014 and moved to their current location on the campus of TCO Sports Garden in 2017. TCO Sports Garden includes two regulation hockey rinks and a fieldhouse which Gentry Academy utilizes for hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and other sports and school programming. Gentry Academy’s mission statement is “At the core of Gentry Academy’s ability to build great leaders is the philosophy that true leadership does not come from a single characteristic but rather a collection of traits, values, and skills that work together. It is Gentry Academy’s mission to strive to bring together this collection of traits, values, and skills on a daily basis so as to help the students achieve their best possible selves.”
The initial term of this agreement is for five years with the option to renew for an additional five years. It is estimated that annual revenue generated from this agreement will be $139,600 with a total of $728,000 over the course of five years.
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School Year (September 1 - June 1) |
W.I.N. Ice Time Rate (Hourly) |
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Remainder of 2023-2024 |
$80 |
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2024 - 2025 |
$88 |
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2025 - 2026 |
$88 |
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2026 - 2027 |
$93.50 |
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2027 - 2028 |
$93.50 |
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2028 - 2029 |
$99 |
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Renewal Term |
TBD Section 2 |
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Gentry Academy’s vision is to build leaders by creating a foundation “that all learning and development are built upon.” Gentry Academy provides educational opportunities for all students. Revenues generated that exceed operational budget targets may be utilized to support additional outreach programming across the department such as activities in the parks like archery, biking, fishing, learn-to-skate programs, and more.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Community will be informed of this ongoing partnership through county website updates. Gentry Academy started in 2014 and has been located on the TCO Sports Garden Campus since 2017. In the 2024 - 2025 school year, Gentry Academy is anticipating enrollment to be around 240 students.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
This agreement will provide revenue to TCO Sports Garden to provide guaranteed revenue for weekday, daytime ice and turf hours which typically are challenging to fill. It is estimated that annual revenue generated from this agreement will be $139,600 with a total of $728,000 over the course of five years. The yearly revenue is included in the approved 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation operating budget.
Last Previous Action
On November 6, 2018, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment with Gentry Academy for ice and turf rental (Resolution B2018-288).
Attachments
1. Ice and Turf Rental Agreement