Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet

October 13, 2026 Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee Agenda Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - 5:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Chair: Cindy Yager JaNelle Powers, Sherri Ames, Linda Frame and Cathy Stoodley 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from September 8, 2026 5. Approval of the minutes from September 22, 2026, Joint Meeting of the Park Board and Piers, Harbor, and Lakefront Committee 6. Harbormaster Report 7. Discussion/Recommendation regarding amendments to Ch. 90 - Waterways City of Lake Geneva Municipal Code. 8. Update regarding future Capital Improvement Projects 9. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 1 of 30 September 8, 2026 Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Piers, Harbors, And Lakefront Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 5:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Call to Order by Chairperson Yager at 5:00 pm. Roll Call Present: Cynthia Yager, Sherri Ames, JaNelle Powers, Linda Frame and Cathy Stoodley. Absent: None. Others present: Parks Director David Winger, Harbormaster Luke Riesterer, Mayor Todd Krause, City Clerk Lacey L. Reynolds and other interested persons. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda None. Approval of the minutes from July 14, 2026 Motion by Ames to approve the minutes, second by Powers. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Harbormaster Report Harbormaster Riesterer reviewed his written report. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the potential changes to West End Pier Waitlist as it pertains to Section 90-199 of the City of Lake Geneva Municipal Code Harbormaster Riesterer explained how the waitlists were reviewed and combined. Riesterer asked the committee for input regarding individuals on the waitlist. Discussion took place. Motion by Stoodley to approve moving Sharon Wahlstrom to spot #1 and Robert Lambert to spot #2 on the list unless they decline then remove them from the list, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Motion by Stoodley to recommend the West End waitlist as presented in the meeting packet and the creation of the 3 separate waitlists tracking West-End Buoys, West End Pier Slips, and Riviera Slips separately, second by Ames. Voice vote, 4-approved, 1-opposed (Frame), motion carried 4-1. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the 2027 Lakefront Operating Budget Riesterer reviewed items listed, including programming, beach equipment and training for staff. Discussion took place. Motion by Ames to approve the addition of beach equipment and education & lodging to the 2027 Lakefront operating budget, second by Powers. Voice vote, 4-approved, 1-opposed (Stoodley), motion carried 4-1. Discussion/Recommendations regarding the 2027 Lakefront Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget Reisterer reviewed items for the 2027 Lakefront Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget. Discussion took place. Motion by Yager to continue to the next PHL meeting in October, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 6:45 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Page 2 of 30 Board of Park Commissioners Minutes | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Lake Geneva City Hall, Council Chambers Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Mayor, Todd Krause at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Chair Cindy Yager (virtual), Sherri Ames, Linda Frame, JaNelle Powers, Cathy Stoodley Staff present: Harbormaster Luke Riesterer Comments from the Public No comments Presentation regarding initial findings of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) and Lakefront Plan including Community Engagement Results Vandewalle and presented the data and community sentiment that has been collected thus far. A key component of their analysis has come from the community survey which was reviewed and included in the packet. The process and immediate next actions such as draft plan review and community open houses were discussed with a rough timeline given. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the initial findings of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) and Lakefront Plan including Community Engagement Results One of the major group discussions centered on the need for restrooms to be open and available. Another group discussion centered around the importance of the viewshed of Geneva Lake from Library Park. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 7:23 pm, by Sherri Ames. 2nd by Cathy Stoodley; Motion carries Respectfully submitted by David Winger Page 3 of 30 Lake Front Report To: Lake Geneva Board of Piers, Harbors and Lake Front Commissioners From: Luke Riesterer, Harbormaster Subject: 10/13/2026 Harbormaster Report Department Update I. Operations & Facilities a. Total beach usage numbers have been calculated i. Visitors 50,151 ii. Residents 9,676 iii. Total 59,827 II. Leases a. Reminders have been sent out regarding boat removal by October 15th for all lessees b. Reminders have been sent out to all Kayak lessees regarding removal by November 15th III. Community Engagement a. Red Bull Rush Delivery ran smoothly and is planned again for next year b. GLEA has submitted their annual boat count press release i. 3,190 motorized boats docked/moored ii. 173 sailboats docked/moored iii. 717 PWC docked/moored iv. 954 nonmotorized vessels docked/moored v. 5,034 total watercraft docked/moored on Geneva Lake Page 4 of 30 10/13/2026 P.H.L commission agenda – background information I. Item #6: Discussion/Recommendation regarding amendments to Ordinance Ch 90: Waterways City of Lake Geneva Municipal Code Background for Board Report: We have created an updated ordinance that makes adjust to the waitlist process, location availability for resident and non-resident as well as some policy adjustments to allow better understanding of the ordinance for all parties. Board Role: Provide thoughts and recommendation on updated ordinance. II. Item #7: Update regarding future Capital Improvement Projects Background for Board Report: The CIP items for the Lakefront have been presented to council on September 22nd. Discuss future items and prioritization of items for next bonding cycle. Board Role: Discussion Page 5 of 30 10/13/2026 P.H.L commission – Analytics Page 6 of 30 2026 Annual Boat Count Press Release The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency (GLEA) conducted its Annual Boat Count on August 13, 2026. A crew surveyed Geneva Lake, collecting data on motorized boats, sailboats, personal watercraft, and nonmotorized vessels docked, moored, or available for in-out service. The survey also included piers and buoys located throughout the lake. Each team member was responsible for counting a specific type of vessel or lake feature, with frequent checks and communication throughout the survey to help maintain consistency. To decrease uncertainty associated with boats actively being used on the lake, GLEA conducts the survey on a day when boat activity is expected to be relatively low. Counts from marina in-out service and dry-dock storage are also gathered and included in the survey. During the survey, the shoreline is divided into sections to allow for an effective and consistent assessment of Geneva Lake. Breakdown of All Watercraft Docked, Moored, or Available for In-Out Service Motorized boats: 3,190 (63%) Sailboats: 173 (3%) Personal Watercraft: 717 (14%) Nonmotorized Vessels: 954 (19%) In 2026, there were a total of 5,034 watercraft docked, moored, or available for in-out service on Geneva Lake. This represents a slight decrease of approximately 1.2% compared with the 2025 total of 5,094, a difference of only 60 watercraft. While the overall number of watercraft remained relatively consistent between the two years, there were some changes among individual vessel types. Motorized boats increased slightly, from 3,148 in 2025 to 3,190 in 2026, while sailboats decreased from 185 to 173. Personal watercraft (PWCs) remained relatively stable, increasing from 708 to 717. Nonmotorized vessels, including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and rowboats, showed the largest numerical change, decreasing from 1,053 in 2025 to 954 in 2026. Five communities share Geneva Lake's 112,854 feet of shoreline, with the majority located in the Town of Linn (48%). The Village of Fontana, Village of Williams Bay, and City of Lake Geneva account for approximately 19%, 17%, and 16% of the shoreline, respectively. Page 7 of 30 The 2026 lake-wide watercraft density is approximately one watercraft per 22.4 feet of shoreline, compared with approximately one watercraft per 22.2 feet of shoreline in 2025. This reflects the relatively small change in the overall number of watercraft documented between the two years. In addition to watercraft, GLEA documented 910 piers and 1,045 buoys on Geneva Lake during the 2026 survey. Tracking these features along with watercraft provides GLEA with a broader picture of recreational use and infrastructure around the lake. Uncertainty Boats actively in use on Geneva Lake are not included in the annual count. GLEA recognizes that vessels being used during the survey can increase uncertainty in the final total. Other potential sources of uncertainty include the speed at which surveying from the boat takes place, human counting error, weather and lake conditions, and the day and time the survey is conducted. Because of these variables, the Annual Boat Count is best viewed as a snapshot of watercraft and recreational infrastructure on Geneva Lake and a tool for tracking changes and trends over time. Geneva Lake is well known for its recreational opportunities. Understanding how the lake is used helps GLEA and its municipal partners monitor changes over time and provides valuable information as we work to protect the lake's water quality, habitat, and recreational resources. GLEA thanks everyone who assisted with the 2026 Annual Boat Count and appreciates the continued cooperation of the Geneva Lake community in promoting safe and respectful use of the lake. Page 8 of 30 Agenda Memo 09/23/2026 2:39 PM (CDT) Agenda Memo Review and Approval Procedure Please review the procedure document before proceeding. Select the Appropriate Meeting Level for Your Item Initial Request Committee Piers, Harbors & Lakefront Committee Brief Subject Title Ch 90 Ordinance Amendments Agenda Item Wording Discussion/Recommendation regarding amendments to Ordinance Ch 90: Waterways City of Lake Geneva Municipal Code Submitted By Luke Riesterer Submitter Email Address harbormaster@cityoflakegeneva.gov Purpose of Committee Request Ordinance Review/Approval Background / Request We have created an updated ordinance that makes adjust to the waitlist process, location availability for resident and non-resident as well as some policy adjustments to allow better understanding of the ordinance for all parties. Does Item Have a Fiscal/Budget Impact? N/A Does Item Have Ordinance or Policy Implications or Changes? Yes Detail We are looking to make the following adjustments (see attachment for full details) Sec 90-191 Season License -Consolidation of names for locations (either west end or riviera) -Limits for each location defined Sec 90-192 -Removal of NRPO rate retaining Resident and Non-Resident rates -Communication methods change to prioritize E-mail as primary method Sec 90-193 -Requiring current Wisconsin Certificate of Title -Transfer process clearly defined Sec 90-194 -Two weeks of vacancy changed to 14 consecutive days of vacancy Sec 90-195 -Licenses for docking or mooring locations will not be issued personal watercraft (jetski, waverunner, etc.) Sec 90-198 -Dates for rate setting deadline moved from March to February Sec 90-199: Licensing, renewal and waiting list administration for boat slips, buoys, kayak racks and related facilities -Removal of Riviera buoy waitlist -Creation of separate waitlists for each location available (west end pier, west end buoy, riviera pier, kayak rack) -Update to waitlist application and fee ($50 for all locations except Kayak which will be $25) -Addition of annual recertification process for slip and buoy waitlists for new Page 1/4 Page 9 of 30 applicants as of the day of ordinance enactment -Adjustment to resident group definitions (2 resident groups and 1 nonresident group) -Adjustment to required residency status for each location -Waitlist process adjusted to application date priority and removal of current lessee advantage for waitlist position Sec 90-202: Repair and Replacement fund -Addition of replacement fund for Riviera Pier 20% per slip -Adjusted rate for west end pier replacement fund to 20% per slip Provision -Addition of required lifts for all slips beginning in 2030 Area for discussion -Investment properties Possible Motion Recommend approval for amendments to ch 90 Waterways of the City of Lake Geneva Municipal Code Timeline i. Committee Name Piers, Harbors & Lakefront Committee Date of Meeting 10/13/2026 Outcome Other You selected "Other", please explain why: future meeting ii. Committee Name Council Date of Meeting 10/26/2026 Outcome Other You selected "Other", please explain why: future meeting Necessary Attachments LG Ordinance Redline.docx Page 2/4 Page 10 of 30 Agenda Memo City Attorney Approval 09/24/2026 2:18 PM (CDT) Approved by Dan Draper (ddraper@cityoflakegeneva.gov) City Attorney has reviewed the submission and approves Yes City Attorney Date of Review 09/24/2026 City Attorney Additional Comments With respect to the dinghy ramp, should consider that watercraft less than 12 ft shall not be motorized. City Attorney Signature Page 3/4 Page 11 of 30 Agenda Memo Final Approval - City Admin 09/25/2026 6:00 PM (CDT) Approved by David De Angelis (cityadmin@cityoflakegeneva.gov) Administration Approval City Administrator Date of Review 09/25/2026 City Administrator Additional Comments This reflects over a year of review and public engagement regarding these changes. I am recommending approval. City Administrator Signature Page 4/4 Page 12 of 30 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA MUNICIPAL CODE — CHAPTER 90 WATERWAYS REDLINE DRAFT — PROPOSED AMENDMENTS REDLINE KEY Red strikethrough text = Proposed deletion from current ordinance Red underlined text = Proposed addition to current ordinance [AMENDMENT NOTE: ...] = Drafting guidance for city attorney Black text = current ordinance language retained unchanged Sec. 90-191 Season License. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Update facility names to reflect current operational nomenclature. Add West-End Buoys as a distinct listed facility. Rename Library Park buoys to West-End Buoys throughout.] [Code 1992, § 20.27(1); amended 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 10-06; 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 11-06; 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-03; 6-23-2025 by Ord. No. 25-09; amended [DATE] by Ord. No. [XX-XX]] (a) The docking, mooring, and storage facilities located at the following areas shall be made available for seasonal license to individual watercraft owners: 1) West End Pier slips; 2) Library Park buoys; (2) West-End Buoys; 3) Dinghy ramp;West-End Kayak Rack; 4) Riviera Pier slips; 5) Riviera buoys.[Riviera buoys removed — spaces currently operated commercially. Council may reinstate by resolution.] The license term for West End Pier slips, West-End Buoys, Riviera Pier slips, and Riviera Buoys shall run from May 15 through October 15 of each calendar year. The West-End Kayak Rack license term shall run from April 15 through November 15 of each calendar year. (b) All docking, mooring, and storage facilities shall be assigned a unique identifying number and designated location. (c) Except as otherwise provided herein, no individual shall be entitled to lease more than one docking, mooring, or storage facility per season. The following exceptions shall apply: (1) A licensee of a docking space may be granted one additional lease for a kayak rack space; and (2) A licensee of a mooring space may also be granted one lease for a dinghy ramp space and/or one kayak rack space. (c) No individual shall hold a license for more than one boat slip, buoy, or ramp facility at any one time. The West-End Kayak Rack is administered separately and does not count toward this limit. Each registered boat may only be docked, moored or stored at one City marina facility at a time. If two or more persons jointly own a registered boat, that boat may only occupy one City facility — joint ownership does not entitle each owner to hold a license for more than on facility for the same vessel. (d) Licensees of a Library Park mooring buoyWest-End Buoy shall have exclusive priority to lease a dinghy ramp space until June 15 of each lease year. Beginning June 16, any unleased dinghy ramp spaces shall be made available to individuals on the Kayak Rack waitlist for a one-season lease. Assignment of such space shall not affect the individual's position on the waitlist. (d) Dinghy Ramp. The dinghy ramp is available exclusively to West-End Buoy licensees as an add-on to their buoy license. A separate dinghy ramp license is not required, but a licensee must notify the City of their intent to use the dinghy ramp. Watercraft placed on the dinghy ramp shall not exceed 12 feet Page 13 of 30 in length. West-End Buoy licensees shall have exclusive priority to use a dinghy ramp space until June 15 of each license year. Beginning June 16, any unused dinghy ramp spaces shall be made available to West-End Kayak Rack licensees for the balance of the season. Use of a dinghy ramp space shall not affect the licensee's position on any waitlist. (e) Any watercraft not removed from a licensed docking, mooring, or storage facility by the applicable end date of the license term shall be deemed abandoned property and may be removed and stored by the City. The owner of such property shall be responsible for all removal, storage, and administrative fees. Sec. 90-192 License Fees. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Fee section retains current structure. Rate-setting authority and March 15 deadline unchanged. Annual recertification deadline of February 1 is a separate administrative requirement addressed in Sec. 90-199 and does not conflict with the March 15 payment deadline.] [Code 1992, § 20.27(2); Ord. No. 02-37, § I, 2-11-2002; amended 3-11-2013 by Ord. No. 13-06; 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-03; 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 23-01] The license fee for each year shall be set by the Council no later than the first Council meeting in February, and shall include both a resident rate and a non-resident rate for each facility type as provided in Sec. 90-199. Payment for such facilities shall be made on or before March 15 of each year. No refunds shall be made, except as otherwise provided. Licensees not making payment by March 15 will be allowed a ten-day grace period to pay license fees. Licensees shall pay a per diem penalty set from time to time by the City Council, for payments received after March 15. Delinquent licensees will be notified of the grace period and penalty on March 16 of each year by electronic mail, or if electronic mail is unavailable, by first class U.S. Mail, using the most recent address, phone number and email address provided by the licensee. Notices sent by electronic mail will be deemed received on the date the electronic mail was sent. Notices sent by first class U.S. Mail will be deemed received three days (3) after March 16. Any licensee or applicant on the waiting list not paying the license fee and applicable penalty fee within the grace period shall be deemed to have abandoned their license or their place on the waiting list. No license shall be granted for any licensee for which claims of the City are delinquent and unpaid or to any person delinquent in payment of such claims to the City. The City of Lake Geneva Harbormaster shall have the authority to withhold any license agreement in which the named licensee possesses delinquent City claims or unpaid claims to the City of Lake Geneva. 'Delinquent,' for the purposes of this section, shall mean the claim remains unpaid for 30 days after it became due. Sec. 90-193 Boat Ownership and State Registration Required. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Add Certificate of Title requirement. Update transfer language to limit spousal transfers. Add commercial use disqualifier. Update gender-neutral language throughout.] [Code 1992, § 20.27(3); amended 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-03; amended [DATE] by Ord. No. [XX-XX]] All licensees shall be the owners of a boat and shall give evidence of such ownership to the licensing authority who will be designated by the Council from time to time. All boats requiring registration shall be registered with the DNR and proof of state registration shall be provided at the time of the application. For boats required to be titled under Wisconsin law, a copy of the current Wisconsin Certificate of Title with the applicant listed as owner shall also be provided at the time of application. The license shall be a personal privilege running to the licensee so long as he retains the licensee retains ownership of a boat and uses the licensed facility assigned to himthe licensee for purposes of docking, mooring or storing his own the licensee's boat. If the licensee sells or otherwise disposes of the boat he they owned at the time of application for rental facilities and does not replace his former that boat with another one, the license for the facility shall terminate, and the City may re-license the space to another person for the balance of the season. In the event as space is re-licensed to another person, the full season Page 14 of 30 rate shall apply to any relicensing issued up to and including July 15 of each year. Any re-licensing after July 15, shall incur a charge of 50% of the annual license fee for the space. License privileges are not transferable, except between spouses to a spouse upon the licensee's death or incapacity, as provided in Sec. 90-199(g). Applicants must provide all required information at the time the application is submitted to the City for processing. Incomplete applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. No license shall be issued to, and no waitlist position shall be maintained for, any person whose boat is operated for commercial hire, whose Lake Geneva property is listed on any short-term rental platform, or whose Lake Geneva property is leased to a tenant — unless the applicant personally occupies a separate Lake Geneva property and maintains that property as their primary or seasonal address. The only exception to the commercial hire prohibition is a fishing guide holding a current Wisconsin state license. [AMENDMENT NOTE: This paragraph codifies the commercial disqualifier from the Marina Guide. City attorney should confirm whether this belongs here or in a new subsection (a) preceding the existing text.] Sec. 90-194 Use of Facilities. [Code 1992, § 20.27(4)] Only licensees of such facilities may use and occupy such facilities. If any facility is unoccupied for any two-week fourteen (14) consecutive day period after June 15 or is occupied by an unauthorized boat, the licensee shall be notified that unless good cause is shown, the rental facility shall be deemed abandoned and, after one week from the issuance of such notice, the City may license the facility for the balance of the season. Sec. 90-195 Boats for Hire. [Code 1992, § 20.27(5)] No boats used for hire or for rental shall be permitted to use these docking, mooring and storage facilities, except for fishing guides licensed by the state. Licenses will not be issued for Personal watercraft, including but not limited to jet skis and wave runners, at all City marina facilities. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Adding PWC prohibition here codifies what is currently only in the license agreement. FLAG FOR COUNCIL: The Marina Guide's 'Always Prohibited' list currently does not include a personal watercraft prohibition. This ordinance draft retains the PWC prohibition pending Council confirmation of whether it should remain in force or be removed. City attorney and Council should resolve this discrepancy before adoption; the Marina Guide should be updated to match whatever the Council decides.] Sec. 90-198 Licensing Authority. [Code 1992, § 20.27(8); amended 6-25-2018 by Ord. No. 18-06] The Council hereby designates the City Administrator or his/her their designee as the licensing authority for the purposes of carrying out this section, and the City Council, prior to the first meeting in March February, shall establish the rates to be in force during the following license period. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Rate-setting deadline moved from March to February to align with the annual recertification process and give adequate lead time before March 15 payment deadline.] Sec. 90-199 Licensing, Renewal, and Waiting List Administration for Boat Slips, Buoys, Kayak Racks, and Related Facilities. [AMENDMENT NOTE: This section is substantially rewritten to reflect the new applicant group structure, facility-specific waitlists, application date ordering, commercial disqualifiers, annual recertification, one-time boat-on-order skip, and license transfer provisions. The old priority ranking (current lessee → resident → NRPO → NR) is replaced by the two-group structure Page 15 of 30 with application-date ordering. The Gage Marine 2020 transition language in the current (6) is deleted as it is no longer operative.] [Code 1992, § 20.27(9); amended 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-03; amended [DATE] by Ord. No. [XX-XX]] The licensing authority shall license boat stalls and buoys to applicants in the following order: (1) Licensees of boat stalls and buoys. (2) City residents on the waiting list. Resident means a person who has maintained his place of permanent abode in the City for a period of 30 days immediately preceding his application for an approval. Domiciliary intent is required to establish that a person is maintaining his place of permanent abode in the City. Mere ownership of property is not sufficient to establish domiciliary intent. Evidence of domiciliary intent includes, without limitation, the location where the person votes, pays personal income taxes or obtains a driver's license. (3) Nonresident property owners of the City on the waiting list. (4) Nonresidents of the City on the waiting list. (5) Applicants will have five working days from the date of notice from the City to accept or decline a vacant boat slip, buoy, or kayak rack space. Notice will be provided by first class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid. Notice will be deemed received three days after the date of the letter. Failure to respond within five working days will be deemed a declination and the applicant will be removed from the waiting list. Applicants removed may reapply to be placed at the bottom of the waiting list by submitting a new application and paying the established deposit amount. (6) A separate waiting list for the Riviera boat slips and buoys will be created and maintained by the City with regulations and prices as established by the City Council from time to time. The City will lease the Riviera slip and buoys leases to licensees that licensed Riviera boat slips and buoys from Gage Marine in 2020 and who wish to renew their respective slips and buoys for the 2021 season at the rates established by the City from time to time. If Riviera slips and buoys become available, the City will contact Riviera waitlist applicants in the order of their application submission date. If a Riviera waitlist applicant declines the slip or buoy, after being notified as provided in Subsection (5) above, they will be removed from the Riviera waiting list. Applicants removed may reapply to be placed at the bottom of the waiting list by submitting a new application and paying the established deposit amount. PROPOSED REPLACEMENT LANGUAGE — SEC. 90-199: (a) Facility Waitlists. The City shall maintain a separate waitlist for each of the following facilities: 1) West End Pier Slips; 2) West-End Buoys; 3) West-End Kayak Rack; 4) Riviera Slips. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Riviera Buoys are not listed as a licensed facility as those spaces are currently operated commercially. The Council may reinstate Riviera Buoys as a licensed facility by resolution if commercial use ceases.] (b) Applicant Groups. For purposes of facility access and license rates, applicants are classified as follows: 1) City Residents (Group 1a). A City Resident is an individual who maintains a primary and permanent residence in the City with domiciliary intent, as established by at least one of the following: a valid Wisconsin driver's license or state identification card reflecting a City address; current voter registration at a City address; or a utility bill for gas, electric, or water service issued within the preceding 60 days to a City address. Domiciliary intent is required. Mere ownership of Page 16 of 30 property is not sufficient to establish domiciliary intent. City Residents may apply for all City facilities at the resident rate established annually by the Council. 2) Seasonal Community Members (Group 1b). A Seasonal Community Member is an individual who owns, in fee simple, a residential dwelling property within the City that the individual uses personally as a seasonal or secondary residence, provided that: (i) the individual is the owner of record as shown in Walworth County property records; (ii) the property is classified as residential under Wisconsin property tax assessment; (iii) the property contains a residential dwelling with sleeping quarters — vacant lots, pier parcels, and non-residential structures do not qualify; (iv) the property is not licensed or leased to any third party; and (v) the individual does not meet the domiciliary intent standard for Group 1a. Condominium unit ownership may qualify where the owner holds fee simple title to a residential unit and uses it personally as a seasonal residence, provided all other requirements of this subsection are met. A condo owner who establishes domiciliary intent in the City qualifies as a Group 1a City Resident. A person who occupies a unit pursuant to a timeshare, fractional ownership arrangement, condo-hotel agreement, or any other right-to-use arrangement that does not constitute fee simple ownership does not qualify as a Seasonal Community Member and is a Group 2 General Applicant. Seasonal Community Members may apply for all City facilities at the resident rate established annually by the Council. 3) General Applicants (Group 2). All other individuals who are not disqualified under subsection (c) below are General Applicants. General Applicants may apply for West-End Buoys and Riviera Slips only and are not eligible for West End Pier slips or the West-End Kayak Rack. General Applicants pay the non-resident rate established annually by the Council. [AMENDMENT NOTE: The West End Pier resident-only restriction is legally defensible as a partial rather than total exclusion of non-residents. City attorney should confirm before adoption. Council retains authority to modify Group 2 facility access by resolution. Group numbering uses 1a/1b/2 so that City Residents and Seasonal Community Members are distinguished as separate categories within the primary resident-rate tier, consistent with the Marina Guide.] (c) Disqualifiers. The following persons are ineligible for a waitlist position or facility license regardless of group classification: (1) any person whose registered boat is operated for commercial hire, except fishing guides licensed by the State of Wisconsin; (2) any person whose Lake Geneva property is used as a short-term rental, transient lodging, or other commercial lodging operation; (3) any person who leases their Lake Geneva property to a tenant under any residential lease, unless the applicant personally resides in a separate Lake Geneva property as their primary or seasonal address; (4) any person with delinquent unpaid claims owed to the City as defined in Sec. 90-192. (d) Waitlist Application and Fee. Each City facility maintains its own separate waitlist under subsection (a). Any City Resident or Seasonal Community Member seeking placement on a waitlist shall submit an application and pay the applicable non-refundable application fee to the City for each waitlist joined. An applicant may join any number of facility waitlists simultaneously, except that an applicant may not join the waitlist for a specific facility type the applicant currently holds under license. There is no limit on the number of different facility waitlists an applicant may join at one time. 1) A non-refundable waitlist application fee of $50.00 shall be paid to the City for placement on the West End Pier slip, West-End Buoy, or Riviera Slip waitlists. 2) A non-refundable waitlist application fee of $25.00 shall be paid to the City for placement on the West-End Kayak Rack waitlist. 3) Payment of the waitlist application fee does not guarantee issuance of a license or assignment of a specific slip, buoy, or rack space. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Application fee amounts from the Ord. 90-199 notes document. City attorney should confirm statutory authority for waitlist fees under Wis. Stat. § 30.38. Subsection (d) reflects the Council's decision to allow applicants to remain on other facility waitlists even while currently holding a different facility, since demand and wait times vary significantly by facility Page 17 of 30 — for example, the West End Pier waitlist is substantially longer than the Riviera Slip waitlist. This replaces the prior one- slip/one-buoy simultaneous limit.] (e) Waitlist Ordering. Within each facility waitlist, available spaces shall be offered to eligible applicants in strict order of application date, with the earliest application date receiving priority. An applicant's group classification does not affect their position within a waitlist. When a facility becomes available, the licensing authority shall contact the next eligible applicant on the appropriate list. 1) Notice shall be provided by electronic mail to the address on file. Notice sent by electronic mail is deemed received on the date transmitted unless the City receives a delivery failure notification, in which case the City shall send notice by first class U.S. Mail and notice shall be deemed received three (3) days after the date of mailing. Applicants are responsible for maintaining a current email address with the City. 2) An applicant shall have ten (10) business days from the date notice is deemed received to accept or decline the offered facility. Failure to respond within ten (10) business days shall be deemed a declination. 3) If an applicant declines an offer or fails to respond within the required period, the applicant shall be permanently removed from that specific waitlist. The applicant may reapply to be placed at the bottom of that waitlist by submitting a new application and paying the established application fee. Declination from one waitlist does not affect the applicant's position on any other waitlist. [AMENDMENT NOTE: This replaces the old five-working-day accept/decline window with ten business days and eliminates the ability to decline and retain position. The no-decline rule is a key policy change from the Marina Guide.] 1) If an applicant who currently holds a City marina license reaches the top of the waitlist for a different facility, the applicant may accept the newly offered facility, in which case the applicant's existing license shall terminate upon issuance of the new license and the applicant shall hold only the newly offered facility, or the applicant may decline in accordance with subsection (e)(3). [AMENDMENT NOTE: Subsection (e)(4) replaces the prior 'skip and retain position' rule. Under revised subsection (d), an applicant cannot join the waitlist for a facility type already held, so the scenario the prior rule addressed no longer arises. This subsection instead governs the more common scenario under the new multi-waitlist structure: an applicant holding one facility (for example, a Riviera Slip) who is offered a different facility (for example, West End Pier) from a separate waitlist joined while already holding a license.] (f) Annual Recertification. All waitlist applicants shall recertify their eligibility by February 1 of each year by re-signing the attestation form and confirming that their group status is unchanged and that no disqualifier under subsection (c) applies to them. If the applicant's status has changed, updated documentation shall be submitted at the time of recertification. For applicants after the date of enactment of this ordinance [DATE] there is a $5.00 annual recertification fee for buoy and slip waitlist spots. An applicant who fails to recertify by February 1 shall be removed from all waitlists. The applicant may reapply by submitting a new application and paying the established application fee, and shall be placed at the bottom of each waitlist. The February 1 recertification deadline is separate from and earlier than the March 15 lease payment deadline. (g) License Transfer. A license may be transferred to the licensee's spouse at any time. The receiving spouse takes over the license under the same terms with no change in status. The receiving spouse must independently meet all eligibility requirements, including boat ownership or joint ownership of the vessel and residency requirements. A certified copy of a marriage certificate is required. Wisconsin does not maintain a statewide domestic partnership registry therefore license transfers can only be authorized to legally married spouses. Waitlist positions are non-transferable except to the applicant's spouse, and any such transfer requires documentation verifying the marriage and domiciliary intent. (h) One-Time Waitlist Deferral — Boat on Order. An applicant whose name reaches the top of a slip or buoy waitlist may defer their position on the wait list for one year if the applicant has a confirmed Page 18 of 30 purchase order for a qualifying boat that has not yet been delivered. This right to a one-year deferral does not apply to the West-End Kayak Rack waitlist. (1) The applicant must submit, at the time of requesting a one-year deferral, a signed dealer or factory purchase order showing the applicant's name, vessel description, purchase price, and expected delivery date. No other documentation is accepted. (2) The right to a one-year deferral may only be used once across the applicant's entire waitlist history regardless of facility type. It is non-transferable. (3) When the applicant's name reaches the top of the list the following season, the applicant must provide a Wisconsin Certificate of Title and Registration in their name before any license is executed. If the boat has not been delivered, if the order was cancelled, or if ownership cannot be confirmed, the applicant shall be permanently removed from that waitlist. Applicant may reapply paying the necessary application fee and will be placed at the bottom of said waitlist. (4) The boat must be delivered and ownership confirmed no later than May 15 of the boating season following the one-year deferral. Boats delivered after May 15 do not qualify for that season's license and the applicant will return to the bottom of the waitlist. (a) Attestation. Every applicant shall sign an attestation form at initial application and at each annual recertification confirming: (1) the applicant's boat is not rented to others or used for commercial purposes; (2) the applicant's Lake Geneva property, if applicable, is not used as a short-term rental, transient lodging, or other commercial lodging operation, and is not leased to any tenant except as permitted under subsection (c)(3); (3) the applicant is the titled owner of the registered boat; (4) the applicant's boat is not currently moored at any City marina facility under another person's license; (5) the applicant's licensed facility, if any, is not offered or advertised as an amenity to short-term rental guests, transient occupants, or customers of a commercial lodging operation; and (6) all information provided is accurate and complete, and none of the disqualifiers in subsection (c) apply. Falsification of the attestation shall result in immediate license termination, removal from all waitlists, and ineligibility to apply for two full boating seasons following the violation. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Item (5) is new and codifies the Marina Guide's prohibition on offering a City slip as an amenity to short-term rental or commercial lodging guests, closing a potential circumvention of the disqualifiers in subsection (c).] (j) License Rates. The Council shall establish license rates for each facility annually no later than the first Council meeting in February. Rates are structured as follows: Group 1a City Residents and Group 1b Seasonal Community Members pay the resident rate at all facilities for which they are eligible. Group 2 General Applicants pay the non-resident rate at all facilities for which they are eligible. Not every facility carries both rate types — facilities restricted to Groups 1a and 1b carry a resident rate only, as no non-resident rate is applicable. The rate structure by facility is as follows: (1) West End Pier 24-foot slips — resident rate only; Group 2 not eligible; (2) West End Pier 26-foot slips — resident rate only; Group 2 not eligible; (3) West-End Buoys — resident rate and non-resident rate; all groups eligible; (4) West-End Kayak Rack — resident rate only; Group 2 not eligible; (5) Riviera Slips — resident rate and non-resident rate; all groups eligible; (6) Dinghy Ramp — one flat rate shall be established annually by the City Council, [AMENDMENT NOTE: The Council retains authority to set specific dollar amounts annually. The rate table above establishes which facilities carry one rate versus two, not the dollar amounts themselves. Riviera Buoys are omitted from this table as those spaces are currently operated commercially.] Page 19 of 30 Sec. 90-202 Repair and Replacement Fund. [AMENDMENT NOTE: Retitled from 'Replacement fund for west pier' and restructured into separate, non-commingled funds for each slip facility. West-End Buoys and the West-End Kayak Rack are excluded from this section given their comparatively low replacement cost; Council may add a fund for either facility by future amendment if circumstances change. Riviera Buoys are omitted as those spaces are no longer licensed by the City.] [Ord. No. 07-05, 4-23-2007; 6-12-2023 by Ord. No. 23-04; amended [DATE] by Ord. No. [XX-XX]] (a) Separate repair and replacement funds shall be established and held for the following facilities: (1) West End Pier; and (2) Riviera Pier Slips. No replacement fund is established under this section for West-End Buoys or the West-End Kayak Rack. (b) From each West End Pier license fee, a sum established annually by the Council shall be segregated into the West End Pier Replacement Fund. From each Riviera Pier Slip license fee, a sum established annually by the Council shall be segregated into the Riviera Pier Slip Replacement Fund. Funds established under this section shall not be commingled between facilities. (c) The amount transferred to a fund established under this section may be adjusted upward or downward, or eliminated, by the Common Council in future years on a facility-by-facility basis. (d) Each fund shall be used only for major repairs and replacement of the specific facility for which it was established, as needed and as decided and ordered by the Common Council. (e) If a facility with a fund established under this section is removed from City service, the remaining balance of that facility's fund may be redirected by the Common Council to any other fund established under this section. Contributions to a fund for any newly constructed or newly licensed slip facility shall begin the first full year of licensing after construction or the facility's addition to this subdivision. POTENTIAL PROVISION — Boat Lift Requirement (Council Decision Pending) [AMENDMENT NOTE: Requested by a member of Council. Not yet adopted into the operative sections above — presented here as a potential addition to Sec. 90-193 or Sec. 90-199 for Council discussion. Applies to slip facilities only (West End Pier, Riviera Slips); not applicable to buoys, the Kayak Rack, or the dinghy ramp, as boat lifts are not compatible with those facility types. Because all licenses are issued on a year-to-year basis, this requirement can take effect prospectively without disrupting any existing license term.] Draft language: Beginning with the 2030 boating season, all watercraft licensed at a West End Pier or Riviera Slip facility shall be equipped with a boat lift meeting specifications established by the rental authority. Licensees are responsible for the cost of purchase, installation, and maintenance of any required lift. Page 20 of 30 Agenda Memo 09/23/2026 1:52 PM (CDT) Agenda Memo Review and Approval Procedure Please review the procedure document before proceeding. Select the Appropriate Meeting Level for Your Item Initial Request Committee Piers, Harbors & Lakefront Committee Brief Subject Title Capital Improvement Projects Agenda Item Wording Update regarding future Capital Improvement Projects Submitted By Luke Riesterer Submitter Email Address harbormaster@cityoflakegeneva.gov Purpose of Committee Request General Business Background / Request The CIP items for the Lakefront have been presented to council on September 22nd. Discuss future items and prioritization of items for next bonding cycle. Does Item Have a Fiscal/Budget Impact? Yes Estimated Cost $3,629,500.00 Funding Source CIP Budget GL Number 43-40-00-17015 Budget Status N/A Budget Request Detail Reviewing CIP items presented to City Council: 2027 Main Sign on Riviera - $7,500 Water Obstacle Course - $80,000 ADA Kayak Launch/Fishing Pier - $100,000 2028 HVAC Lower Level Main Hall Riviera - $73,000 Bird Mitigation Riviera - $15,000 Ballroom Floor - $60,000 Riviera Pier Replacement - $810,000 2029 Riviera Fountain Improvements - $152,000 Brass Dance Floor Railing Improvements - $10,000 Exterior Concrete Sand/Seal Riviera - $45,000 West End Pier Replacement - $1,900,000 2030 Beach House/Renovations/ADA Entrance - $200,000 Exterior Building Improvements Riviera - $72,000 Beach Sun Canopies - $50,000 2031 Exterior Railings/Walls Improvements Riviera - $55,000 Page 1/3 Page 21 of 30 Does Item Have Ordinance or Policy Implications or Changes? N/A Possible Motion Motion to recommend listed Capital Improvement Projects for Council approval Timeline i. Committee Name Piers, Harbors & Lakefront Committee Date of Meeting 10/13/2026 Outcome Other You selected "Other", please explain why: future meeting ii. Committee Name Council Date of Meeting 10/26/2026 Outcome Other You selected "Other", please explain why: future meeting Necessary Attachments Lakefront CIP 2027 - 2031.pdf Riviera_Beach_Wibit_Operations_Plan_Updated.docx Page 2/3 Page 22 of 30 Agenda Memo Final Approval - City Admin 09/25/2026 4:10 PM (CDT) Approved by David De Angelis (cityadmin@cityoflakegeneva.gov) Administration Approval City Administrator Date of Review 09/25/2026 City Administrator Additional Comments It is my recommendation the committee review the requests and prioritize them across the 5 years of the CIP as there are more requests than the City's ability to fund. The purpose of this prioritization is to give the Council direction in making decisions on what to fund. City Administrator Signature Page 3/3 Page 23 of 30 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Main Sign-on Riviera 7,500 7,500 HVAC LL Main Hall 73,000 73,000 Bird Mitigation 15,000 15,000 Ballroom Floor 60,000 60,000 Water Obstacle Course 80,000 80,000 ADA Kayak Launch/Fishing Pier 100,000         100,000 Riviera Fountain Improvements 152,000 152,000 Brass Dance Floor Railing Improvements 10,000 10,000 Exterior Concrete Sand/Seal 45,000 45,000 Beach House/Renovations/ ADA Entrance 200,000 200,000 West End Pier 1,900,000 1,900,000 Riviera Pier 810,000 810,000 Exterior Building Improvements 72,000 72,000 Exterior Railings/Walls Improvements 55,000 55,000 Beach Sun Canopies 50,000 50,000 Subtotal 187,500 958,000 2,107,000 322,000 55,000 3,629,500 Lakefront Capital Improvement Projects 2027-2031 Page 24 of 30 RIVIERA BEACH Wibit OPERATIONS PLAN Riviera Beach • Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Seasonal Operations & Preliminary Financial Model Operating season Memorial Day through Labor Day Hours 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday–Sunday Wibit purchase cost $80,000 Shore attendant 1 at $17.30/hour Lifeguards 2; $100 per guard per day ($200/day for two guards) Standalone Wibit ticket $10/person • 1 hour Beach-pass add-on $5/person • 1 hour Estimated daily usage 20 standalone + 50 add-on = 70 users/day 1. Executive Summary This operations plan establishes a preliminary operating model for a Wibit inflatable water-play attraction at Riviera Beach in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The attraction is planned to operate seven days per week from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM during the Memorial Day–Labor Day summer season. Access would be sold either as a $10 standalone one-hour Wibit ticket or as a $5 one-hour add-on for beach-pass holders. The plan assumes one dedicated beach attendant on shore and two lifeguards assigned to support the attraction. The Wibit purchase is estimated at $80,000. Based on the supplied usage estimate of 50–140 Wibit users per operating day, with 80 users/day as the preliminary base case, the updated planning model uses 50, 80, 100, 120, and 140 users/day scenarios. 2. Operating Concept • Operate the Wibit seven days per week, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day. • Sell access in one-hour sessions to control capacity, support safety, and create predictable throughput. • Offer two purchase paths: $10 standalone Wibit ticket or $5 Wibit add-on with a beach pass. • Maintain one beach attendant on shore for access control, session management, customer assistance, and operational coordination. • Maintain two lifeguards for water safety, monitoring, emergency response, and enforcement of Wibit rules. • Use a defined maximum Wibit capacity established by the Wibit manufacturer, site layout, and lifeguard assessment. The 20/50 user estimate is a revenue forecast, not a proposed simultaneous capacity. Page 25 of 30 3. Staffing & Responsibilities Position Staffing Primary Responsibilities Schedule Beach Attendant 1 Ticket/add-on verification; session check-in; wristbands or equivalent access control; customer instructions; queue management; equipment/area checks; incident documentation; communication with lifeguards. 11 AM–7 PM daily Lifeguard 2 Continuous water observation; Wibit-area surveillance; enforcement of safety rules; rescue/emergency response; pre-opening safety check; weather/water-condition monitoring; incident response. 11 AM–7 PM daily, subject to required breaks/coverage 4. Daily Operating Schedule • 10:30–11:00 AM — Staff arrival, briefing, weather/water assessment, equipment and anchoring inspection, communication check, and opening checklist. • 11:00 AM — Wibit opens to guests. • 11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Continuous one-hour ticket sessions with rolling or scheduled admission as selected by management. • During operations — Lifeguards continuously monitor the Wibit and surrounding water; attendant manages shore- side access and guest flow. • 6:00 PM — Final-hour admission window, subject to session duration and closing policy. • 7:00 PM — Wibit closes; clear attraction; complete closing inspection, secure access, document incidents, and perform end-of-day checklist. • After close — Equipment/area secured according to manufacturer and venue procedures. 5. Ticketing & Guest Flow Recommended operating flow: 1. Guest purchases either a $10 standalone Wibit ticket or $5 beach-pass add-on. 2. Guest receives a one-hour access credential (wristband, timed ticket, digital confirmation, or equivalent). 3. Attendant confirms eligibility and directs guest to the Wibit entry point. 4. Guest receives a brief safety/rules orientation before entering. 5. Lifeguards control water entry and monitor the attraction throughout the session. Page 26 of 30 6. At the end of the one-hour period, guest exits the Wibit and access credential is closed/expired. 7. Attendant records usage by ticket type to support daily and seasonal reporting. 6. Safety & Emergency Operations The final safety plan should be approved by the venue/operator and qualified aquatic-safety personnel before opening. The following is an operational framework rather than a substitute for a site-specific aquatic safety assessment. • Maintain two lifeguards whenever the Wibit is open, unless a qualified final staffing assessment establishes a different requirement. • Establish a clearly defined lifeguard observation zone covering the entire Wibit and surrounding water. • Conduct a documented pre-opening inspection of the Wibit, anchors, connections, access/egress points, surrounding water, and shore area. • Establish maximum simultaneous occupancy based on the manufacturer's specifications and site-specific safety assessment. • Require appropriate flotation/safety equipment and participant rules consistent with manufacturer and venue requirements. • Establish procedures for injury, rescue, missing child/person, severe weather, lightning, high winds, unsafe water conditions, and emergency evacuation. • Define who has authority to temporarily close the Wibit and who can authorize reopening. • Maintain an incident log for injuries, rescues, closures, rule violations, and significant customer issues. • Identify emergency access, EMS notification procedures, first-aid location, and communication procedures before opening day. 7. Weather & Closure Protocol The operator should establish written closure thresholds before the season. At minimum, the decision framework should address lightning, thunderstorms, high winds, dangerous water conditions, poor visibility, extreme heat/cold, mechanical or anchoring problems, and any condition that prevents adequate lifeguard surveillance. Closure decisions should be documented and communicated consistently to guests and beach staff. 8. Equipment & Operational Supplies • Wibit attraction and manufacturer-approved anchoring/connection system • Lifeguard rescue equipment and required personal protective equipment • First-aid/emergency equipment • Communication equipment/radios as appropriate • Ticketing/check-in equipment • Wristbands or timed-access credentials • Rules and safety signage • Queue/control barriers as needed • Cleaning and inspection supplies • Daily inspection and incident forms 9. Preliminary Financial Model For planning purposes, the following model uses a 99-day operating season, corresponding to Memorial Day through Labor Day in a representative 2027 calendar. If a different year is intended, the season-day count should be adjusted. Page 27 of 30 Item Calculation Season Estimate Standalone ticket revenue 15 users/day × $10 × 99 days $14,850 Beach-pass add-on revenue 35 users/day × $5 × 99 days $17,325 Total Wibit ticket revenue $150 + $175/day × 99 days $32,175 Beach attendant wages 8 hr/day × $17.30 × 99 days $13,701.60 Lifeguard seasonal cost 2 guards × $100/day × 99 days $19,800 Operating labor subtotal $13,701.60 + $19,800 $33,501.60 Wibit purchase One-time capital cost $80,000 First-season direct cost incl. purchase $33,501.60 + $80,000 $113,501.60 First-season direct contribution before other costs $32,175 − $113,501.60 -$81,326.60 10. Key Financial Observations • At the supplied usage estimate, projected ticket revenue is $450 per operating day. • The beach attendant costs approximately $138.40 per operating day before payroll taxes/benefits. • The two lifeguards represent $100 per guard per day of seasonal labor under the supplied assumption. • Under the supplied usage estimate, ticket revenue of $44,550 exceeds the $19,800 lifeguard cost plus the beach attendant wages, leaving approximately $11,048.40 before the Wibit purchase and other operating expenses. • Including the $80,000 purchase in the first-season model produces a preliminary direct-cost gap of approximately $68,952 under the stated usage assumptions. • This is a preliminary financial model only. It does not include insurance, permits, utilities, maintenance, repairs, storage, credit-card fees, taxes, marketing, replacement parts, staffing breaks/overtime, or other venue costs. 11. Utilization & Revenue Tracking Management should track the following each day: • Standalone Wibit tickets sold • Beach-pass Wibit add-ons sold • Total unique Wibit users • Users per one-hour session • Maximum simultaneous occupancy • Unused/available capacity • Revenue by ticket type • Weather-related closure time • Safety incidents/rescues • Customer complaints/refunds Page 28 of 30 12. Management Decisions Required Before Opening • Confirm the exact Wibit model, footprint, anchoring requirements, manufacturer's maximum occupancy, and required operating conditions. • Confirm the proposed Wibit location and water depth/shoreline configuration. • Complete a site-specific aquatic safety assessment and finalize lifeguard positioning. • Determine whether the two lifeguards are incremental Wibit staffing or part of the broader Riviera Beach seasonal lifeguard operation. • Confirm the exact operating season for the financial model. • Establish ticketing technology and session-management method. • Establish capacity and whether sessions will be fixed start times or rolling admission. • Confirm permits, insurance, municipal/venue approvals, and any manufacturer/operator requirements. • Develop the emergency action plan and severe-weather closure policy. • Develop a complete first-year and recurring-year budget, including maintenance and replacement costs. 13. Opening-Day Checklist ☐ Staff present and assigned ☐ Weather and water conditions reviewed ☐ Wibit inspected ☐ Anchoring/connections inspected ☐ Rescue and first-aid equipment checked ☐ Communications tested ☐ Ticketing/check-in system operational ☐ Safety signage installed ☐ Maximum occupancy posted ☐ Emergency procedures reviewed with staff ☐ Guest flow/entry and exit areas clear ☐ Incident forms/log available ☐ Wibit opened only after staff authorization 14. Closing Assessment The proposed Wibit can be structured as a seasonal paid attraction with a simple two-tier pricing model and a dedicated shore attendant supported by two lifeguards. The principal planning issue identified by the supplied assumptions is financial scale: 70 estimated paid users per day generate approximately $450/day, which is below the seasonal labor burden before capital recovery and other operating expenses are considered. Management should therefore validate expected demand, staffing cost allocation, capacity, and the intended financial objective before committing to the $80,000 purchase. Page 29 of 30 PRELIMINARY PLANNING DOCUMENT — SUBJECT TO SITE, SAFETY, MUNICIPAL, INSURANCE, AND MANUFACTURER REVIEW Updated Demand & Utilization Planning The recommended preliminary planning range is 50–140 users per operating day, with 80 users/day as the base case. Actual demand will vary with weather, water temperature, weekday/weekend patterns, school schedules, tourism volume, beach attendance, and customer conversion. Scenario Users/day Illustrative ticket mix Daily revenue Conservative 50 15 standalone + 35 add-on $325 Base case 80 25 standalone + 55 add-on $525 Strong 100 30 standalone + 70 add-on $650 Very strong 120 35 standalone + 85 add-on $775 Peak potential 140 45 standalone + 95 add-on $925 Updated Seasonal Revenue Scenarios Using the same 99-day illustrative operating season, the following scenarios show gross Wibit ticket revenue and the amount remaining after the supplied seasonal labor assumptions of $19,800 for two lifeguards and $13,701.60 for one beach attendant. Users/day Daily revenue 99-day revenue Seasonal labor After labor 50 $325 $32,175 $33,501.60 $-1,326.60 80 $525 $51,975 $33,501.60 $18,473.40 100 $650 $64,350 $33,501.60 $30,848.40 120 $775 $76,725 $33,501.60 $43,223.40 140 $925 $91,575 $33,501.60 $58,073.40 At the 80-user/day base case, projected gross Wibit ticket revenue is approximately $51,975 over the 99-day season. After seasonal labor, approximately $18,473.40 remains before the $80,000 purchase and other operating expenses. Recommended Demand Assumption For budgeting, use 80 users/day as the preliminary base case, 50 users/day as the conservative case, and 100–140 users/day as stronger-demand scenarios. The 140-user figure should be treated as peak potential rather than an expected daily average. Actual daily sales should be tracked once the Wibit operates. Page 30 of 30