7-07 Operating Expense - Operating Expense Report 9-22-2026.pdf

This is an Operating Expense Report for the Palm Bay Aquatic Center in Florida, prepared for fiscal year 2027. The report details the annual operating costs for the facility, which totals $674,401.00. The primary expense categories include Personnel costs at $523,414.00, Repairs & Supplies at $40,308.00, Natural Gas at $24,270.00, Electric Utility at $27,754.00, Water & Sewage at $26,147.00, Chemical Consumption at $20,468.00, and Work Order Labor at $12,040.00. The personnel budget reflects a staffing plan of 3.95 full-time equivalents, including an Aquatic Manager, Recreation Leader II, part-time Lifeguards and Recreation Aides, and temporary AUE staffing for additional Lifeguard coverage totaling $238,079.00.

The City of Palm Bay issued a Request for Qualifications seeking qualified operators to assume operational responsibilities of the aquatic center. The city's objective is to maintain and enhance aquatic recreation opportunities for residents and visitors while minimizing or eliminating financial burden to the municipality. The operating expense data provided demonstrates the baseline costs associated with facility operations and serves as a critical benchmark for potential operators to understand the financial requirements necessary to sustain the facility's programs and infrastructure. Natural Gas costs are noted as variable, with the prior fiscal year (FY26) incurring significantly higher expenses of $56,577.00 due to temperature fluctuations.