some incremental staffing would be required, but the total
staffing for the Recreation Centre facility could not be charged
to the skating program. Some staff would be required regardless
of whether or not an ice surface was installed. Whatever
additional staffing requirement exists, 1t should be recovered
With the 28% increase in rates. In fact, summer staffing costs
may even be lawer than winter, given the reduce summer
operating times. Assuming though, that the $40 per hour proposed
rate daes not adequately cover incremental expenses! consider the
alternative subsidies which occur with the current summer levy of
$9.25 per hour for this facility. Which is more beneficial

the city’s coffers? Which sport nas alternatives?

Hanefits to this proposal are widespread. Clearly, local
skaters and their parents benefit. Businesses in the area
benefit due to increased spending. The concession at the arena
benefits. Some jobs will be created. Equally important, mot
only would the parents and children remain in the community

ee | during the summer, it is Likely that we would attract other
children and parents to our community. They also would spend

maney in our community by shoppine for goods and services in Fort

Caquitlam rather than elsewhere.

Y_RORT COOUTTLAM FIGURE SKATING CLUB VISION

AS a nonprofit otganization, aur goals and objectives are
quite focussed: ta promote the sport of figure skating and

provide opportunities for the recreational and competitive skater

to fulfill their potential in the sport. Our long-term visian is

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