HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 Swim Center RenameCITY CLERK FILE # 250-20
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 21, 1999
SUBJECT:
Renaming of the Dublin Swim Center
Report by: Diane Lowart, Par'ks & Community Services Director
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION~/-?v Consider
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The costs associated with sig-n replacement or modification have not
yet been determined.
DESCRIPTION: The 1998-2003 Capital Improvement Program .includes four
renovation projects for the Dublin Swim Center.
.2 Dublin Swim Center Deck Replacement - The Phase I Project provides for replacement and expansion
of the pool deck, replastering of the pool and separating the wading pool from the main pool, and
purchase of equipment including starting platforms, stanchions for backstroke pennants, picnic tables,
benches, trash/recycling containers and bleachers. The project was substantially complete prior to the
start of the 1999 swim season and now that the pool has closed the contractor is completing the final
punchlist items. The Phase II Project includes installation of a double loop slide. This project will be
bid in December 2000 and the estimated completion date is May 2000.
Dublin Swim Center Boiler Replacement and Medhanical Building Modifications - This project
provides for installation of a new pool heater and reconstruction and expansion of the mechanical
room. The estimated completion date of this project is June 2000.
:~ Dublin Swim Center Exterior Painting and Fence Replacement - This project provides for painting of
the exterior of the bathhouse as well as the removal and replacement of the chain link and wooden
fence with wrought iron fence. The estimated completion date of this project is June 2000.
n Pool Lift For Swim Center - The project provides for the installation of an automatic pool lift at the
Dublin Swim Center. This project is complete.
Upon completion of these projects, the Dublin Swim Center will have undergone a multi-year major
renovation and major transformation.
The Swim Center is one of the City's most popular facilities with programs that reach all ages and
abilities in the community. Interest in aquatic programs is hig~h and increases each year. For example,
when the City first acquired the Swim Center in 1988 there were 13,573 customers for Recreational
Swimming (average of 132per day). During the past summer, there were 23,645 customers for
Recreational Swimming (average of 241 per day). This is a 74% increase in eleven years. Learn-to-Swim
programs have seen a 78% increase since 1988 with 1,906 participants during the 1999 season. The Swim
Team program has also increased from 38 in1988 to 128in 1999. Additional programs at the Swim
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Center that reach out to the community include Aquatic Fitness programs, the 'Junior Aquatic Water
Safety program and the Birthday Party pro~am. This past summer's annual Water Carnival enjoyed it's
ninth year and featured (in addition to recreational swimming) two inflatable party jumps, a slip-n-slide,
bubble art, face painting, tropical tattoos, a fishing game and sand art. The Hurricane Blues Band
performed a variety of 60's-90's music. Even with the cooler than normal temperatures, there were 383 in
attendance. In addition to being a popular recreational facility in the community, the Dublin Swim Center
also provides employment opportunities to the community. In 1988, the Swim Center had a staff of 16
part-time employees; today the staff has increased to 36 part-time employees.
To commemorate the renovation of the Dublin Swim Center and to reflect its. importance to the
community, Mayor Houston has suggested that the City Council consider renaming the Swim Center. He
has suggested the Peter W. Snyder Swim Center in recognition for Mr. Snyder's dedicated service to the
City of Dublin.. Mr. Snyder is sometimes referred to as one of the founding fathers of Dublin and was on
the original incorporation committee for the City. He also served as Dublin's first Mayor and was on the
City Council for a total of 13 years.
Renaming the Dublin Swim Center to the Peter W. Snyder Swim Center would involve either
modification of the current sign or replacement of ihe sign with a new sign. The sign could be fabricated
and "unveiled" in a renaming ceremony that could be in conjunction with the annual Water Carnival held
in mid'July.
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the suggestion of Mayor Houston to rename the Dublin
Swim Center, the Peter W. Snyder Swim Center.
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