Why are other recreational centers able to provide lower rates to their residents than Bedford has for The Center?

One of the common questions Bedford received is in regard to the City of Grapevine's recreational facility and its rates. Grapevine collects almost triple the amount of sales tax that Bedford does and has approximately the same population. The extra sales tax enables them to subsidize the operational costs so their membership rates are less. 

There are additional reasons why other Cities can offer lower rates. First, their recreational centers are much older so their debt service costs are either minimal or non-existent. Second, those facilities typically don't offer the modern and wide variety of amenities that Bedford offers. 

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1. Why did the City of Bedford outsource the operational side of The Center?
2. How would the City have been affected financially if it had to operate the Center?
3. Why are other recreational centers able to provide lower rates to their residents than Bedford has for The Center?
4. How will seniors benefit from the City partnering with the YMCA?
5. Does the City still have its senior programs at Old Bedford School?
6. Have any City of Bedford employees been negatively affected by the YMCA operating The Center?
7. How long is the initial operations agreement between the City and YMCA?
8. How does the City of Bedford hold the YMCA accountable?
9. What happens if the City no longer wants the YMCA to operate the Center?
10. What is the YMCA responsible for at The Center?
11. Does the City or the YMCA own the fitness equipment at the Center?
12. What will happen to the existing YMCA building?
13. How is the YMCA incentivized to grow The Center’s membership?
14. Since any YMCA member is able to use The Center, is there a concern members from outside Bedford would overrun the facility?
15. Does The Center have day passes for anyone wishing to use the aquatic facilities for a day?
16. Is the community able to rent rooms at The Center?
17. Is the YMCA responsible for planning/conducting the City’s special events?