Discussion and Consideration of Fitness and Cardio Equipment for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed — K-3

AGENDA ITEM # K-3 AGENDA INFORMATION TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: August 13, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Discussion and Consideration of Fitness and Cardio Equipment for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed ACTION: Motion Recommendation After input and discussion with council at the last meeting, my recommendation is to purchase our strength and cardio equipment from Johnson Fitness. They offer several products that align with our goals, like the noise/vibration reduction platforms, as well as better storage and fitness studio equipment, and a more competitive price. I am recommending Option 1 for purchasing our strength equipment, which is the Matrix Ultra Series. This purchase will come in at $165,221. I am recommending Option 3 for leasing our cardio equipment. Based on an updated lease we received, the cost actually came down, so we’re looking at $2,646.71 per month. Option 3 offers some cost savings by ordering two less pieces of equipment, leaving a little room to grow and add pieces within as we get feedback from patrons, rather than immediately packing the space full, and giving ourselves no flexibility. 90-120 days is the recommended window to add equipment to the lease, otherwise the timing of payments/leases ending can complicate things. This will outfit the Recreation Center with top-of-the-line equipment that will be durable and last many years. After discussion with Tim Maynord, he highly recommended sticking with the 8-stack piece of equipment, due to our younger demographic, and the popularity of that piece of equipment in other facilities, so I have kept that piece of equipment in the order. ATTACHMENTS: Fitness & Cardio Equipment 1