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<br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
<br />SUBJECT: RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION AND AQUATIC CENTER OPTIONS
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<br />DATE: APRIL 14, 2015 PAGE 4 OF 5
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<br />The cost to construct and operate an aquatic facility is largely influenced by whether it is
<br />recreation, competition, lessons/programs, therapy or a combination of all four
<br />components, and whether the facility incorporates a 50 meter swim course and/or a 25
<br />yard competitive element and diving platform/boards. New recreational aquatic facilities
<br />incorporate fun features, similar to playground equipment, for children to play and
<br />interact with waterslides suitable for multiple age groups from tots to teens and adults;
<br />various water depths from zero-depth beach entries to plunge pools or diving areas; and
<br />other popular features for all age groups such as lazy rivers and current channels. It is
<br />common for aquatic facilities to include more creature comforts for extended stays such
<br />as shade areas, lounge chairs, picnic tables, lockers, concession areas and grassy
<br />areas. Recreational user groups prefer shallow and warmer water for extended stays
<br />and socialization. Competitive swimmers like colder water.
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<br />National studies suggest that some aquatic centers are able to cover most or all of their
<br />operating costs by charging admission, renting equipment, and selling food, beverages
<br />and aquatics related items. Typically, recreational users provide 75% of the revenue
<br />generated from aquatic facilities. Competitive programs traditionally generate 3% of the
<br />Recreation Center Expansion
<br />Construction Cost @ $175/sq.ft. @ 25,000 sq. ft.4,375,000$
<br />Design Fees (10%)437,500$
<br />Construction Management (5.5%)240,625$
<br />Demo/Site Work (15%)656,250$
<br />Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (5%)218,750$
<br />5,928,125$
<br />15% Contingency 889,219$
<br />Subtotal Rec Center Expansion 6,817,344$
<br />Rebuild Existing Indoor Pool (add)2,500,000$
<br />Subtotal Rec Center Expansion and Pool Rebuild 9,317,344$
<br />Water Park for 200,000 Annual Attendance
<br />Construction Cost 12,500,000$
<br />Design Fees (10%)1,250,000$
<br />Construction Management (5.5%)687,500$
<br />Demo/Site Work (10%)1,250,000$
<br />Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (5%)625,000$
<br />16,312,500$
<br />15% Contingency 2,446,875$
<br />Subtotal Water Park 18,759,375$
<br />Total Rec Center Expansion & Water Park 28,076,719$
<br />Rec Center Expansion & Water Park Very Preliminary Cost Estimate
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