Broken Arrow Youth City Council
Meeting of: 05-01-2018
To: Mayor and Youth City Council
From: Parks and Recreation Department
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Consideration, discussion and possible approval of a funding request by the Coalition of Broken Arrow Swimmers (CBAS) for a new indoor aquatic facility at Nienhuis Park
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Background:
The Coalition of Broken Arrow Swimmers (CBAS) submitted a letter on May 1, 2017, requesting funding from the City for a new indoor swimming complex at the Nienhuis Family Aquatic Center. The purpose of CBAS is to bring together swimmers from around the community for family-friendly, year-round aquatics programs, and to promote active lifestyles and healthy living. Consultants were hired by the Parks and Recreation Department in the fall to find out what the estimated cost of construction would be, along with annual maintenance and staffing needs. At a meeting held on March 20, 2018, the Parks Department shared the report with City leaders and CBAS members. To offset operating costs, the consultant recommended selling sponsorships for naming rights to the facility, scoreboard, and concession stand. Funding for construction is available in the Surplus General Funds from 1971, and funding for the new staffing will be paid for through special event revenue and membership sales.
Cost: $20,000,000.00 construction plus $750,000.00 annual maintenance
Prepared By: Ethan Haldeman, Youth Parks & Recreation Director
Reviewed By: Finance Department
Legal Department
Approved By: My Vu Le, Youth City Manager
Attachments: Design rendering
Recommendation:
Approve the funding request for $20,000,000 for the new indoor Aquatics Facility and proceed with construction proposals.