It’s Time to FOCUS on Indoor Aquatics Q01009.pptx
Nov 25, 2015
Its Time to FOCUS on
Indoor Aquatics
Q01009.pptx
The citizens of Sioux Falls have been talking about
building an indoor aquatics facility since 1951.
In their last conversation, they spoke loud and clear.
Now Is the Time to Build Our Public
Indoor Aquatics Facility
The Proposed Plan Centrally located in Sioux Falls at
Spellerberg Park Multipurpose indoor aquatics facility with
something for everyone Very positive impact on Sioux Falls and the
neighborhood Will be constructed without incurring debt Private/public partnerships save taxpayer dollars
by offsetting operational expenses Groundbreaking spring 2015 Ribbon cutting fall 2016
FOCUSING on LOCATION
Aquatic Facilities Master Plan Replace existing Spellerberg pool with indoor
aquatic facility Top priority due to current condition of
Spellerberg pool Indoor facility would meet immediate need for
year-round programming Replacement with a new outdoor facility is not
recommended at this site Centrally located to serve the entire community
(Counsilman-Hunsaker and Associates2013)
Election Results: Initiated Measure 2
A vote YES is for the construction of an outdoor pool complex at Spellerberg Park.
A vote NO is against the construction of an outdoor pool complex at Spellerberg Park.
Yes . . . . . . . . 9,224 (29.37%) No. . . . . . . . . 22,177 (70.63%)
32.90% Voter Turnout Overall
Spellerberg Park
18-Acre Community Park 3 acres for indoor pool
complex and parking 15 acres of parkland remains
available for the community to enjoy
Spellerberg Park Picnic/playground area
retained Usable green space in
north 1/3 retained Tennis courts relocated
on site Sand volleyball courts
relocated and consolidated
Walkways retained through entire park
Sledding hill retained and enhanced with convenient parking
FOCUSING on DESIGN
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FOCUSING on ACCESS
Parking An average of 250 parking spaces needed
per day for swim meets Parking spaces on site = 203 On-street parking = 64 (park side of street only) Total = 267
Exceeds parking needs for swim meets without using neighborhood street parking
Adequately meets daily parking needs Analysis performed by the City Traffic
Engineer
Traffic Existing Spellerberg Pool =
73 vehicles per day Indoor facility = 74 vehicles per day Traffic is spread out over a longer
period of time throughout the day and over the course of the year compared to the existing pool. Analysis performed by the City Traffic
Engineer
Traffic
GPS receivers installed on Western Avenue signals from 15th Street to 37th Street
Possible timing and/or phasing changes
Projected
Western Avenue 2000 2013 2035 18th to 22nd 10,200 12,200 13,300 22nd to 26th 13,000 12,900 14,000 26th to 33rd 13,300 11,900 13,000 22nd Street
Kiwanis to Western 6,100 5,500 6,300 Western to Lake 7,200 7,300 8,100 26th Street
Kiwanis to Western 5,900 5,100 4,600 Western to Lake 9,600 7,400 6,900
FOCUSING on the TAXPAYER DOLLAR
Project Financing Plan $19.4 million: estimated project costs Proposed project funding:
$ 6.4 million.Cash in 2014 budget 11.2 million.Unobligated from 2013 1.8 million.Previously programmed for project $ 19.4 million Total
Project Financing Plan Conservative Approach
Debt-free facility on opening day Avoids the use of long-term debt
No long-term debt = savings of $4.0$4.5 million
Savings means more for other capital needs
Does not use property taxes Does not use 1st penny sales taxes Maintains Citys strong financial position
Facility Operating Budget
Estimated at $700,000 annually Private funding (naming rights,
sponsorships)targeted to fund operations
Included in General Fund reserve forecast
No reduction to Parks and Recreation programs or services
FOCUSING on PARTNERSHIP
Public/Private Partnerships Multiple naming opportunities will be explored
to offset some of the operational costs Opportunities could include:
Title sponsor naming rights (building naming) Pouring/concession sponsors Pool naming Room naming Scoreboards/timing system naming Other naming and sponsorship opportunities
FOCUSING on the FUTURE
Schedule/Timeline Organize project team: MayJuly
Select professional services Owners representative Architect/engineering Construction management
(at risk methodology) Design development: Julyspring 2015 Construction: spring 2015summer 2016 Open: fall 2016
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Its All Coming Into Focus:
Our New Indoor Aquatics Facility at
Spellerberg Park