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DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2004
SUBJECT: Facilities Feasibility Study
ATTACHMENT: None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input on programs and amenities for new
community facilities
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program includes funding for
the design and construction of a Recreation and Aquatic Complex in Emerald Glen Park. The City has
retained the services of The Sports Management Group to conduct a feasibility study, financial analysis
and conceptual space plan for the new Recreation and Aquatic Complex. The Sports Management Group
will also be concurrently conducting a programming study for the new Community Centers planned for
Shannon and Emerald Glen Parks.
The City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which was originally adopted in 1994, envisions the
Recreation and Aquatic Centers as multi-use facilities that will provide structured programs and drop-in
recreation opportunities for the community. In the spring of 2004, the Council adopted a new Strategic
Plan that highlighted the need to develop dynamic community facilities that will provide unique
recreational and cultural experiences in the region. One of the community facilities the Strategic Plan
identifies is a state-of-the-art recreation/aquatic complex. In order to develop a community vision for
Dublin's state-of-the-art complex, The Sports Management Group was hired to explore trends, local
market opportunities and determine the community's preferred components for a new recreation/aquatic
complex. The consultant will also be conducting a financial analysis to determine the estimated
construction and operational costs of the new Recreation &Aquatic Complex.
In July 2004, following the closure of the Shannon Community Center, the Council directed Staff to begin
plans to demolish the existing facility and build a new Community Center in the same location. Prior to
starting the design, Staff was directed to conduct a programming study for the Shannon Community
Center and the Emerald Glen Park Community Center. It was decided it would be advantageous to
concurrently evaluate the programming for the community centers and the recreation/aquatic complex.
This approach will provide for the most efficient use of the available land and building space, as well as
provide a strategic plan to optimize delivery of services to residents now and in the future.
At the Advisory Committee meeting, Staff will be presenting a"virtual tour"of state-of-the-art recreation,
aquatic and community center spaces through the use of digital images and text. Following the
presentation, the Advisory Committee will be asked to provide input on the programs and amenities that
should be included in the City's new facilities.
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ITEM NO. 7.1
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