HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24470 - Designs for an Aquatic FacilityContract No. C24470
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Consideration of Conceptual Designs for an Aquatic Facility.
SUBMITTED BY: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager
Martin Alvarez, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: October 27, 2005
CONTENTS: Master Plan Study
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Dated
September 7, 2005
RECOMMENDATION
By Minute Motion:
1. Approval of conceptual design Scheme No. 2 for an aquatic
facility.
2. Approval to proceed with the College of the Desert's site for an aquatic
facility.
3. Authorization to proceed with a request for proposal (RFP) for preliminary
design of an aquatic facility based on conceptual design Scheme No. 2, and
proceed with securing additional funding sources.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Per the City Council's direction, staff investigated the feasibility of developing an aquatic
facility within Palm Desert. Aquatic Design Group, Carlsbad, California, was hired to
provide three conceptual designs for a non-specific site. Input was received from
potential user groups, swimming organizations and the general public.
Attached for your review is the feasibility study, which includes the three conceptual
designs as well as construction and operational cost estimates. Included under each
design scheme, the study also provides a cost recovery estimate for each design based
on similar facilities in California.
After receiving input from the community, staff presented the feasibility study to the
Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission recommended that staff look at
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the availability of land, and proceed with Scheme 2 at the College of the Desert (COD)
with a reconfiguration of the parking lot (see attached Commission minutes).
During the conceptual design process, staff evaluated potential sites for a future aquatic
facility. The two sites that were considered were COD and CSUSB Palm Desert
Campus. Staff met with representatives of both schools to discuss a potential joint -use
project. Once the two sites were identified, staff evaluated both sites based on the
following criteria:
1. Location / Access (Proximity to potential users)
2. Site Infrastructure
3. Impact to Adjacent Properties
4. Potential Participation By Site Host
Based on the above criteria, both staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend that COD's site be selected if the City proceeds with designing and
constructing an aquatic facility in Palm Desert.
The City's Redevelopment Agency has approximately $3.4 million budgeted in FY
2005/2006 for a future aquatic facility. With a contribution of $500,000 from COD, we
have a total budget of $3.9 million. Staff recommends that the City Council approve
conceptual design Scheme No. 2, authorize staff to proceed with a request for proposal
(RFP) for preliminary design at COD, and continue to seek funding sources for an
aquatic facility.
BACKGROUND
The City of Palm Desert lacks a public swimming pool facility to provide aquatic
programs and activities for residents. With the closure of COD swimming pools, the
need for a community pool for recreation and instructional programs has become a
greater issue. The City Council requested that staff investigate the feasibility of
developing a community aquatic facility that would meet the needs of the citizens of
Palm Desert. The City Council directed staff to proceed with conceptual designs for an
aquatic facility for a non-specific site.
Design Process/Community Input:
On May 12, 2005, the City Council authorized staff to hire Aquatic Design Group (ADG)
from Carlsbad, California, to assist with the development of an aquatic center feasibility
study, which included conceptual designs as well as construction and operational costs
estimates. In order to assist staff in developing a facility that would address the entire
community's needs, staff surveyed local user groups such as:
• Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District (CVRPD)
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• YMCA
• Palm Desert Aquatics
• Palm Springs Piranha's
• COD
• Interested community members
With the community input, ADG prepared three conceptual designs that would
potentially meet the aquatic needs of the community and could be utilized on any site
within the City. Once the initial report and designs were received, staff met with
representatives of COD, CVRPD, YMCA, California State University, the City Manager,
and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to review the plans and solicit feedback.
Comments and feedback were provided to ADG and incorporated into their final report.
Attached is a copy of the report/feasibility study for your review.
ADG provided three different conceptual designs with associated construction,
operational costs and estimated revenue potentials. The following is a brief overview of
the three concepts:
A. Scheme 1 — A multipurpose pool that features a single pool with an 8-lane
competitive pool and a zero depth wading area that provides interactive play
features for children. This scheme also includes a single slide flume attached to
the pool.
a. Total Square Feet — 93,845
b. Total Acres — 2.2
c. Total Project Cost - $5,301,107
d. Annual Operating Costs - $384,478
e. Annual Operating Cost Recovery — $(164,776)
B. Scheme 2 — An aquatic center featuring two pools. This includes a 25-yard by
25-meter swimming pool. The second is a recreational pool that is free form with
a zero depth entry, and features three play zones. This scheme includes a
double slide flume. This scheme can support diving, competitive swimming and
water polo (USS, High School and College level).
a. Total Square Feet — 153,966
b. Total Acres — 3.5
c. Total Project Cost - $7,987,790
d. Annual Operating Costs - $768,966
e. Annual Operating Cost Recovery — $(153,793)
C. Scheme 3 — An aquatic center that includes Scheme 2 components, plus an
additional feature — the continuous water feature (lazy river). Other options for
this additional feature could be flow rider (surf attraction) with a smaller lazy river.
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These features would help offer unique opportunities for the Palm Desert
community and additional revenue opportunities for the operation of the facility.
a. Total Square Feet — 203,208
b. Total Acres — 4.7
c. Total Project Cost - $10,678,112
d. Annual Operating Costs - $874,938
e. Annual Operating Cost Recovery — $(87,494)
Parks and Recreation Commission Review:
On September 7, 2005, staff presented the attached report to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Dennis Berkshire of ADG provided a brief presentation of the report. Staff
recommended that Schemes 2 and 3 be considered, as both would provide a variety of
services to many age groups and user types, and would meet the immediate needs of
the community. After discussing the different schemes, the Commission recommended
that Staff look at the availability of land, and proceed with Scheme 2 at the College of
the Desert with a reconfiguration of the parking lot (see attached Commission minutes).
Site Selection:
In the process of evaluating the three conceptual designs, staff also investigated two
available sites for a future aquatic facility. The two potential sites evaluated were COD
and California State University San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus (CSUSB). These
two sites were evaluated independently of the conceptual designs and with input from
the two institutions and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The COD site consists of approximately two acres located at the southwest corner of
San Pablo Avenue and Parkview Drive. This site is currently undeveloped and used for
overflow parking. COD is willing to participate with the City in a joint project that would
have the following components:
• COD has offered the City a long-term lease for use of this site as an aquatic
facility. The lease amount has been offered at one dollar per year.
• COD will allow the City to act as the lead agency on all aspects of construction
and operation of the facility.
• During the school year COD requests to be allowed use the facility for class
instruction.
• COD will cover their identified maintenance and utility costs.
• COD has offered to contribute $500,000 toward the construction costs.
The second site evaluated was the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus. Staff met with
representatives from CSUSB to discuss a potential site. It was determined that
adequate land is available at the Palm Desert Campus to accommodate an aquatic
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facility. However, the University declined to participate in a joint -use project at this time
due to the need to give priority to projects that directly and more immediately impact
enrollment.
In order to determine the best location, staff evaluated both sites based on the following
criteria:
5. Location / Access (Proximity to potential users)
6. Site Infrastructure
7. Impact to Adjacent Properties
8. Potential Participation By Site Host
Based on the above -mentioned criteria, staff determined that COD's site presents
greater advantageous and opportunities for an aquatic facility. Location and access at
COD is better suited to accommodate both residents and regional users. COD's
proximity to the YMCA, CVRPD and the Civic Center allow better access to these users.
COD's site is more centrally located and accessible to a larger section of the community
that generally does not have residential or community pools.
Infrastructure for both sites was evaluated based on potential cost of providing street
and utility improvements. A potential site at CSUSB would require extensions of new
utilities, street improvements and parking. The site at COD currently has all utilities,
perimeter curbs and gutters in place. Cost savings could be realized at the COD site by
utilizing existing parking both on campus and across the street at the Civic Center Park.
Impact to adjacent properties is minimal at COD's site. Located adjacent to other
recreational facilities such as the golf driving range, COD's baseball field and the Civic
Center Park, a new aquatic facility at COD is more compatible with surrounding land
uses. At the CSUSB site, staff identified a potential site at the east end of the CSUSB
Palm Desert Campus. This location would be adjacent to residential properties to the
south (Desert Falls) and potential noise and lighting would have to be addressed.
The last criteria staff evaluated on both sites was the potential participation by the site
host. At this time we have received a verbal commitment from COD for participation in
the form of land, joint use agreement and a financial contribution.
Funding:
As part of the FY 2005/2006 budget, the City's Redevelopment Agency has $3.4 million
earmarked for a future aquatic facility. COD has indicated that they will contribute land
and $500,000 for a joint use project. With authorization from the City Council to
proceed with this project, staff will continue to seek other participants and funding for an
aquatic facility in Palm Desert.
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve conceptual design No. 2 and authorize
staff to proceed with a request for proposal (RFP) for preliminary design of an aquatic
facility based on this design, at the COD. If approved, staff will work with COD in
finalizing a joint use agreement and to continue to seek funding for an aquatic facility.
Submitted By:
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J is Steele
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Homer uAelopment
ACM for Services
Approval:
Carlos L.'Ort
City Manager
Paul Gibson
Director of Finance
Martin Alvarez
Senior Management Analyst
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FEASIBILITY STUDY:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
AQUATIC CENTER
Palm Desert, California
25 August 2005
Submitted By:
Aquatic Design Group, Inc.
Dennis Berkshire, Director of Client Services
1950 Kellogg Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760.438.8400
vwwv.aquaticdesigngroup.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...........................................................
B. SCOPE 8 BACKGROUND........................................................
C. PLANNING PROCESS 8 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ...................
D. MARKET ANALYSIS................................................................
E. SITE REQUIREMENTS.............................................................
F. PROGRAMMING & OPERATING ANALYSIS .............................
G. CONCEPT DESIGNS & COST ANALYSIS ..................................
a.) Scheme 1
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b.) Scheme 2
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c.) Scheme 3
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A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Palm Desert commissioned a Master Plan Study for a new aquatic
center. This study is a non -site specific analysis of a new aquatic center. The
scope of this plan is to identify and evaluate the levels of service to be
provided for a new aquatic center, the programs to be supported, the
physical requirements needed, operating analysis of a new aquatic center,
and three levels of conceptual options.
The City of Palm Desert currently does not own a public swimming pool to
provide aquatic services to its constituency. The City has utilized public pools
at other agencies such as the Coachella Valley Park and Recreation District or
the College of the Desert to provide these services. Some user groups have to
travel to facilities in Palm Springs or other communities to conduct their
programs. The City of Palm Desert has found the need to evaluate a new
aquatic center given the lack of aquatic facilities to support desired programs
and levels of service for the population. Public swimming pools in the area
such as the two pools at the College of the Desert and the North Jackson Pool
in Indio have been closed due to age and the need for renovations. Both of
these pools have examined the feasibility of renovation and found that to be
cost effective and to meet current program needs the pools need to be
removed and replaced. An example of a renovation or modernization of an
aging aquatic center is the Pawley Pool in Indio. This complex was renovated
approximately 1999 to meet current standards for a municipal aquatic center.
The City of Palm Desert has been in discussions with other entities as possible
partnerships in a new aquatic center. These discussions have included the
College of the Desert, YMCA, California State University San Bernardino, and
the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District. These meetings and
discussions have occurred outside the scope of this report. Questionnaires
were given to various user groups to identify their needs and desires for a new
aquatic center. Meetings were also conducted with representatives of
various users groups to discuss needs and usage potentials for a new aquatic
center. The City staff went on a tour of pool facilities to see the latest trends
and examples of modern municipal aquatic centers.
We had meetings with several user groups to get an understanding of their
needs and wants for an aquatic center. It is important to note that the
organized user groups are for competitive swimming or other organized
activities. Only one of the user groups represented the recreation needs of an
aquatic center. The average recreation users represent the largest
percentage of the population that will be using the aquatic center and as
such represent the largest opportunity for operating cost recovery of an
aquatic center.
The City staff took a one day tour of aquatic facilities in San Diego County.
This tour allowed the staff to see what was being done at new aquatic centers
to meet current programs. In some instances staff members from these
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facilities were available to discuss the success and failures that they had
experienced. The pool tour included the following facilities:
The Vista Wave, Vista
Carmel Valley Swim Center, San Diego
Santee Swim Center, Santee
In our market analysis we found that the majority of the public aquatic
programs for the Palm Desert area are currently supported by the Pawley Pool
and the Palm Springs Pool. The College of the Desert pools were closed for
non-compliance with codes and regulations given the age of the pools. The 3
high school pools are reported to be full of allowable programs and are not
available for public use. The College of the Desert does not have a
competitive swim team. The College aquatics programs have been
suspended with the closing of the College swimming pools.
This study is based upon non -site specific criteria. The intent is to provide
place holders for a potential new aquatic center. Three schemes have been
developed that provide three levels of size and amenities. Each scheme will
provide an approximate footprint needed to support its associated level of
amenities. California Code Title 24, requires that a minimum number of
bathroom fixtures be provided based upon the surface area of water
provided at an aquatic center. These fixtures along with the assumptions of
building uses are factored into the assumed building size for each scheme.
Parking for each scheme is based upon maximum occupancy. For schemes 1
and 2 the assumption uses the same occupancy number as the bathroom
fixtures counts and to provide one parking space for every 4 occupants. In
scheme 3 a graduated value is used that is equal to one parking space for
every 5.3 occupants.
Pool decking is assumed at a ratio of one square foot of pool deck for every
square foot of pool water surface area in both schemes 1 and 2. In scheme 3
the ratio of deck to water for the continuous river is reduced to a one to one
ratio. Landscaping for all three schemes is assumed as 20% of the site footprint
prior to the addition of the landscape. Side walks and paths of travel are
assumed at 5% of each scheme footprint.
Since the estimates are not based upon a specific site an arbitrary allowance
is given to each site in the budget estimate for site preparation and utility
allowances. The three schemes are not intended to be construed as final
designs, but are concepts of a facility that can provide the desired and
required amenities to serve identified programs. The schemes can serve as
place holders for budgets and site requirements. The actual facility design will
be developed when a project is actually under design.
To ensure that all of the constituencies of the Palm Desert area are
represented in this study we needed to make adjustments for the fact that the
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most vested user groups participating in the aquatic center study are the
competitive users and not the recreation users. While it is true that these
groups have the most concentrated use of any users of a municipal swimming
pool they actually represent a very small percentage of the total population
that a municipal aquatic center is expected to serve. For a swimming pool to
serve competitive venues deep water of 7-foot depth or greater is desired.
For the rest of the population recreational uses are desired for the swimming
pools. Recreational uses need shallow water with water depths of 5-feet or
less. Competitive swimming pools are rectilinear shaped. Recreation pools
are often free -form shaped with interactive play amenities. The decision for
any new aquatic center is to what degree each of these programs shall be
supported.
Municipal swimming pools in California that are rectilinear in configuration
typically generate about 40-50% annual operating cost recovery. As a
municipal pool's recreation features and capabilities are increased so is the
potential for operating cost recovery. Recreation features include slides,
interactive play features, continuous rivers, flow -riders, birthday party areas,
and other features. With adequate recreation features and programs a
municipal aquatic center can achieve as much as a 70% to 100% annual
operating cost recovery. As shown in the following exhibits the various types
of aquatic centers have varied levels of expected operating cost recovery.
At the end of this report 3 non -site specific schemes are generated. Included
in these schemes are estimates for utility expenses, labor expenses, and
revenue potentials. These estimates are based upon industry standards for
similar facilities. The scope of this report does not include marketing research
to determine the levels of attendance at various fees structures to be more
specific or scientific in these estimates. The costs and revenues are believed
to be conservative based upon other facility histories. The base costs are
established for scheme 1 and its footprint size. The costs are increased for the
other two schemes 2 and 3 based on their increase in footprint size. With the
increase in size each subsequent scheme increases its recreational
component percentage and therefore its expected revenue potential.
Revenue potential is contingent on many factors including the operation and
management of a facility, which is beyond the scope of this report. The
revenue potentials are increased by 10% for each scheme as the recreation
component is increased. This is due in part to the fees that can be charged
for various programs.
Three schemes were created to represent concepts of various levels of
aquatic centers for the Palm Desert market. These schemes are not intended
to be final designs, but rather starting positions to design a facility. These
schemes are intended to provide a place holder for the actual design once
an actual site and budget has been chosen. Each scheme is evaluated for
the programs it offers, the size of site it will require, estimates of annual
operating expenses and revenues, and total project cost. The operating
estimates are based upon industry standards and are not site or project
specific. These estimates should not be construed as hard scientific estimates.
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Given all of the variables in the operation and marketing of such facilities
actual costs and revenues cannot be known until the facility is in operation.
For the purposes of this report the annual revenue potential is assumed at 70%
of operating expenses based upon the results of similar facilities in the state.
Schemes 2 and 3 have additional recreation features and programs that
allow for greater revenues and have increased revenue potentials of 80 and
90% assumed.
SCHEMEI:
The swimming pool is a multi -purpose pool designed to meet the minimum
needs of all of stakeholders in the project. This single pool has a total water
surface area of 8,550 square feet. The maximum bather load for this pool is
427 swimmers at any given time. The pool features 8 competitive swim lanes
that are 25-yards long and 8-feet wide each. These lanes will be a minimum
of 7-feet deep at one end to support racing platforms and racing platform
dives. These 8-lanes will serve high school swim meets and United States
Swimming meets. If we assume a maximum of 4 to 6 swimmers in a lane at
one time for lap swimming or competitive training then this pool can
accommodate up to 32 to 48 swimmers at one time. The same lanes can
serve lap swimming, master swim, and water aerobics at the shallow end. The
slide receiving area will have a water depth of 3'-6". The 8-lane competitive
area will have a water depth of 7'-0" at the racing platform end and 3'-6"
and the opposing wall. The wading pool area will have a water depth
ranging from 0" to 3'-6". This pool will not accommodate a competitive water
polo course as one end of the course will be in shallow water. The pool has a
rim -flow gutter system that brings the pool water to the same level as the pool
deck. At one end of the pool is a zero -depth beach type entry into the pool
and the other end has a slide receiving area. The zero -depth entry will consist
of a concrete deck, non -slip tile, and a plaster pool finish. There will not be
any sand in this area. This beach type entry will empty into a pool area that is
wading pool depth for small children. This wading pool depth has a maximum
of 18-inches of water depth. Interactive play equipment is shown in this area
for the children to play with. The equipment shown and budgeted for is free-
standing equipment that is not climbed onto by bathers. A single slide flume is
utilized at the other end of the pool. This physical separation will aid staff in
keeping older children from running into the small children in the play area.
Shade areas and landscape areas are provided for in this scheme to serve
families that are recreating, birthday parties or other rentals, and swim meet
team locations. Portable bleachers can be used for swim meets or other
functions. The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the
public. From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker
room areas.
The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the public.
From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker room
areas. The building will include multi -purpose room(s) that will be able to
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accommodate birthday parties, team meeting rooms, classroom settings or
other uses. The public bathroom(s) will allow the public to use bathroom
facilities without having to enter the locker rooms. A family changing room
allows a parent to assist a child without having to bring a child of the opposite
sex into a locker/shower area. The actual building layout and requirements
will have to be developed as a site is chosen and the aquatic programs are
fully developed.
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AREA (Sq. Ft.)
1.1
Multi -Purpose Swimming Pool
8,550 !I
1.2
Pool Decking
17,100
1.3
Building
4,330
1.4
Shade Area
1,600 ,
1.5
Parking Spaces (143)
42,900
1.6
Sidewalks and Paths of Travel
3,724 i
I 1.7
Landscape
15,641 I
1.8
Total Square Feet
93,845 i
1.9
Total Acres
2.2
SCHEME 1 ECONOMIC ESTIMATE:
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SCHEME 2:
The aquatic center features two swimming pools. The swimming pool is a 25-
meter by 25-yard swimming pool. the second pool is a recreational pool that
is freeform with a total surface area of 8,115 square feet. The two pools
combined have a maximum bather load of 718 bathers at any one time. An
advantage to a two pool configuration is that each pool can be maintained
at a water temperature that is appropriate for the intended programs. The
swimming pool will typically be mcintained at 78-82 degrees for competitive
and lap swimming. The recreatior pool can be maintained at 84-86 degrees
which is more comfortable for leisure recreation swimming and learn -to swim
programs for small children. Another advantage of a two pool scheme is it
allows maintenance to be conducted on one pool while the second pool
remains open.
The swimming pool features 8 competitive swim lanes that are 25-yards long
and 8-feet wide each. These lanes will be a minimum of 7-feet deep at one
end to support racing platforms and racing platform dives. These 8-lanes will
serve high school swim meets and United States Swimming meets. The pool
can be striped for lanes the entire length of the pool. With 8-foot wide lanes
this pool will have 10 lanes for training considering both deep and shallow
water areas. If we assume a maximum of 4 to 6 swimmers in a lane at one
time for lap swimming or competitive training then this pool can
accommodate up to 40 to 60 swimmers at one time. The some lanes can
serve lap swimming, master swim, and water aerobics at the shallow end. The
swimming pool can also accomrrriodate a 25-yard long wall -goal water polo
course. The swimming pool can Either be a rim -flow gutter pool or a
cantilevered gutter pool edge. The swimming pool also features two sets of
walk-in steps to allow easier access into and out of the pool. The steps and be
connected to create a single set of steps that are the length of the pool if so
desired. The swimming pool will rave a water depth of 13'-0" at the deep
end to support up to 3-Meter diving. The shallow end of the pool will have a
water depth of 3'-6" to support recreational uses. The eight competitive lane
area will have a water depth of 7'-0'', which supports swim meets and water
polo as sanctioned by United States Swimming, The National Federation of
State High School Associations, and College level swimming. The swimming
pool is shown with both a one -meter and three -meter diving board.
The recreation pool has three play zones. One zone of the recreation pool is a
zero -depth beach type entry into the pool. The zero -depth entry will consist of
a concrete deck, non -slip tile, and a plaster pool finish. There will not be any
sand in this area. This beach type entry will empty into a pool area that is
wading pool depth for small children. This wading pool area has water depths
ranging from 0" to maximum of 18-inches of water. Interactive play
equipment is shown in this area for the children to play with. The equipment
shown and budgeted for is free-standing equipment that is climbed onto by
bathers. The second zone is a play area that is approximately 3.5-feet of
water depth. This area can support play and activities for older children such
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as water volleyball and water basketball. This area can also serve for swirn
lessons and water aerobics. The third zone is a slide receiving area. A dual
slide flume is shown in this scheme. The dual flume allows for a different ride
feel. One flume can be an open flume and the other can be an enclosed
flume. The slide receiving area can also support swim lessons when the slides
are not in use.
Shade areas and landscape areas are provided for in this scheme to serve
families that ore recreating, birthday parties or other rentals, and swim meet
team locations. Portable bleachers can be used for swim meets or other
functions.
The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the public.
From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker room
areas. The building will include multi -purpose room(s) thot will be able to
accommodate birthday parties, team meeting rooms, classroom settings or
other uses. The public bathroom(s) will allow the public to use bathroom
facilities without having to enter the locker rooms. A family changing room
allows a parent to assist a child without having to bring a child of the opposite
sex into a locker/shower area. The actual building layout and requirements
will have to be developed as a site is chosen and the aquatic programs are
fully developed.
SCHEME 2
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AREA (Sq. Ft.)
2.1
Swimming Pool
6,250
2.2
Recreation Pool
8,115
2.3
Pool Decking
28,730
2.4
Building
6,100
2.5
Shade Area
11300
2.6
Parking Spaces (239)
71,700
2.7
Sidewalks and Paths of Travel
6,110
2.8
Landscape
25,661
2.9
Total Square Feet
153,966
2.10
Total Acres
3.5
SCHEME 2 ECONOMIC ESTIMATE:
Annual Operating Costs
Annual Reyenue Potential.
Annual Operating Cost. Recovery
$ 768,966.00
$ 615,172.80
$ (153, 793.20)
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SCHEME 3:
The aquatic center features three swimming pools. The swimming pool is a 25-
meter by 25-yard swimming pool. The second pool is a recreational pool that
is freeform with a total surface area of 8,115 square feet. The third pool is a
continuous river that has a total water surface area of 9,750 square feet. The
three pools combined have a maximum bather load of 1,205 bathers at any
one time. An advantage to a multiple pool configuration is that each pool
can be maintained at a water temperature that is appropriate for the
intended programs. The swimming pool will typically be maintained at 78-82
degrees for competitive and lap swimming. The recreation pool can be
maintained at 84-86 degrees which is more comfortable for leisure recreation
swimming and learn -to swim programs for small children. Another advantage
of a two pool scheme is it allows maintenance to be conducted on one pool
while the second pool remains open. Operating costs can also be reduced if
some of the pools are operated seasonally. For example if the swimming pool
is the only pool operated during the winter months then the pool heating and
chemical costs will be reduced by operating a smaller surface area of
swimming pool.
The swimming pool features 8 competitive swim lanes that are 25-yards long
and 8-feet wide each. These lanes will be a minimum of 7-feet deep at one
end to support racing platforms and racing platform dives. These 8-lanes will
serve high school swim meets and United States Swimming meets. The pool
can be striped for lanes the entire length of the pool. With 8-foot wide lanes
this pool will have 10 lanes for training considering both deep and shallow
water areas. If we assume a maximum of 4 to 6 swimmers in a lane at one
time for lap swimming or competitive training then this pool can
accommodate up to 40 to 60 swimmers at one time. The some lanes can
serve lap swimming, master swim, and water aerobics at the shallow end. The
swimming pool can also accommodate a 25-yard long wall -goal water polo
course. The swimming pool can either be a rim -flow gutter pool or a
cantilevered gutter pool edge. The swimming pool also features two sets of
walk-in steps to allow easier access into and out of the pool. The swimming
pool also features two sets of walk-in steps to allow easier access into and out
of the pool. The steps and be connected to create a single set of steps that
are the length of the pool if so desired. The swimming pool will have a water
depth of 13'-0" at the deep end to support up to 3-Meter diving. The shallow
end of the pool will have a water depth of 3'-6" to support recreational uses.
The eight competitive lane area will have a water depth of 7'-0", which
supports swim meets and water polo as sanctioned by United States
Swimming, The National Federation of State High School Associations, and
College level swimming. The swimming pool is shown with both a one -meter
and three -meter diving board.
The recreation pool has three play zones. One zone of the recreation pool is a
zero -depth beach type entry into the pool. The zero -depth entry will consist of
a concrete deck, non -slip tile, and a plaster pool finish. There will not be any
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sand in this area. This beach type entry will empty into a pool area that is
wading pool depth for small children. This wading pool area has water depths
ranging from 0" to maximum of 18-inches of water. Interactive play
equipment is shown in this area for the children to play with. The equipment
shown and budgeted for is free-standing equipment that is climbed onto by
bathers. The second zone is a play area that is approximately 3.5-feet of
water depth. This area can support play and activities for older children such
as water volleyball and water basketball. This area can also serve for swim
lessons and water aerobics. The third zone is a slide receiving area. A dual
slide flume is shown in this scheme. The dual flume allows for a different ride
feel. One flume can be an open flume and the other can be an enclosed
flume. The slide receiving area ccn also support swim lessons when the slides
are not in use.
The continuous river is a water feature that would allow the City of Palm
Desert to offer a unique level of service to the community. A continuous river
is a feature that is popular with bathers of all ages. The river has a water
current that allows bathers to ride on inner tubes and relax in the desert sun.
Parents can enjoy some relaxing time while cooling off. Children equally
enjoy this type of water feature. The continuous river also provides a unique
area for picnics, party rental areas, and concessions. The area inside of the
river is a controllable space that serve any and all of these services. The infield
area of the river can also house an arcade area for additional revenue draw.
Shade areas and landscape areas are provided for in this scheme to serve
families that are recreating, birthday parties or other rentals, and swim meet
team locations. Portable bleachers can be used for swim meets or other
functions.
The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the public.
From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker room
areas. The building will include multi -purpose room(s) that will be able to
accommodate birthday parties, team meeting rooms, classroom settings or
other uses. The public bathroom(s) will allow the public to use bathroom
facilities without having to enter the locker rooms. A family changing room
allows a parent to assist a child without having to bring a child of the opposite
sex into a locker/shower area. The actual building layout and requirements
will have to be developed as a site is chosen and the aquatic programs are
fully developed.
Another option for Scheme 3 is to add a high profile unique feature such as
the Flow -Rider shown below. The Flow -Rider could be added in the center of
the continuous river so the project would not require a larger site. The benefits
with a feature such as the Flow -Rider, is that it provides a unique experience
not found in the Palm Desert community. Surfing in the desert can certainly
be a unique experience. The Flcw-Rider feature increases the maximum
bather load by one so it does not require more parking spaces or a larger
building. The Flow -Rider serves not only as an active feature for bathers to surf
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but it also serves as a spectator feature. The addition of the Flow -Rider could
bring an additional draw to the facility to allow maximum attendance. The
addition of a Flow -Rider to the project will increase the construction hard cost
estimate by another $1,000,000.00, which is not reflected in the project
estimates.
SCHEME 3
ITEM
V DESCRIPTIONS
AREA (Sq. Ft.)
3.1
Swimming Pool
6,250
3.2
Recreation Pool
8,115
3.3
Continuous River
9,750
3.4
Pool Decking
35,411
3.5
Building
7,350
3.6
Shade Area
4,100
3.7
Parking Spaces (301 )
90,300
3.8
Sidewalks and Paths of Travel
8,064
3.9
Landscape
33,868
3.10
Total Square Feet
203,208
3.11
Total Acres
4.7
SCHEME 3 ECONOMIC ESTIMATES:
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FLOW -RIDER OPTION
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B. SCOPE & BACKGROUND
The City of Palm Desert commissioned a Master Plan Study for a new aquatic
center. This study is a non -site specific analysis of a new aquatic center. The
scope of this plan is to identify and evaluate the levels of service to be
provided for a new aquatic center, the programs to be supported, the
physical requirements needed, operating analysis of a new aquatic center,
and three levels of conceptual options.
This study will identify desired and potential programs for a new aquatic
center to meet the needs of the various stake holders. The facility
requirements will be identified to support the programs as noted above. With
these conclusions the space requirements for a potential aquatic center will
be identified. These site requirements will allow the City to investigate
potential sites that might accommodate a future aquatic center. Three
conceptual levels will be provided for a small, medium, and large aquatic
center. An evaluation will be provided for the fiscal impacts of all three
options. The fiscal evaluation will include both capitol costs and operating
expenses.
The City of Palm Desert currently does not own a public swimming pool to
provide aquatic services to its constituency. The City has utilized public pools
at other agencies such as the Coachella Valley Park and Recreation District or
the College of the Desert to provide these services. Some user groups have to
travel to facilities in Palm Springs or other communities to conduct their
programs. The City of Palm Desert has found the need to evaluate a new
aquatic center given the lack of aquatic facilities to support desired programs
and levels of service for the population. Public swimming pools in the area
such as the two pools at the College of the Desert and the North Jackson Pool
in Indio have been closed due to age and the need for renovations. Many of
these pools have examined the feasibility of renovation and found that to be
cost effective and to meet current program needs the pools need to be
removed and replaced. An example of a renovation or modernization of an
aging aquatic center is the Pawley Pool in Indio. This complex was renovated
approximately 1999 to meet current standards for a municipal aquatic center.
As part of this process the City contacted numerous user groups and potential
partners to ascertain the needs and options for a new aquatic center. The
results of these meetings are included in this report.
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C. PLANNING PROCESS & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City of Palm Desert has been in discussions with other entities as possible
partnerships in a new aquatic center. These discussions have included the
College of the Desert, YMCA, and the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park
District. These meetings and discussions have occurred outside the scope of
this report. Questionnaires were given to various user groups to identify their
needs and desires for a new aquatic center. Meetings were also conducted
with representatives of various users groups to discuss needs and usage
potentials for a new aquatic center. The City staff went on a tour of pool
facilities to see the latest trends and examples of modern municipal aquatic
centers.
We identified that the layout and configuration of a new aquatic center will
need to meet the requirements of the following codes:
• California Building Code
• California Electric Code - Article 680
• California Fire Code - Article 80
• California Mechanical Code
• Title 24 of the California Administrative Code
• Title 22 of the California Health and Safety Code
Article 680 of the CEC is the electric code that pertains to swimming pools.
Article 80 of the CFC is the article that pertains to hazardous material storage
and use. Title 24 of the CA Administrative code, chapter 31 B provides the
regulations for the design and operation of public swimming pools. Title 22 of
the CA Health and Safety Code provides health and safety regulations for
swimming pools.
During the planning process we identified the following as potential partners
with the City of Palm Desert in a new aquatic center.
• College of the Desert
• Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District
• Local YMCA
• Local School District
• California State University San Bernardino
Each of these entities has programs that include public swimming pools. It is
possible that a joint use facility could be operated that would allow for the
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potential defraying of construction and operating expenses for a new aquatic
center.
We had meetings with several user groups to get an understanding of their
needs and wants for an aquatic center. It is important to note that the
organized user groups are for competitive swimming or other organized
activities. Only one of the user groups represented the recreation needs of an
aquatic center. The average recreation users also represent the largest
percentage of the population that will be using the aquatic center and as
such represent the largest opportunity for operating cost recovery of an
aquatic center. The user groups that we met with and surveyed include:
• Palm Desert Aquatics
• College of the Desert
• Piranha Swim Team
• YMCA
• Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District
• Local Water Polo Representative
Exhibit 1 is a summary of the questionnaire that was completed by the user
groups. 83% of the questionnaire respondents were from competitive groups.
17% of the respondents were involved in recreation swimming programs.
Therefore the questionnaire results are skewed toward competitive
programming.
The City staff took a one day tour of aquatic facilities in San Diego County.
This tour allowed the staff to see what was being done at new aquatic centers
to meet current programs. In some instances staff members from these
facilities were available to discuss the success and failures that they had
experienced. The pool tour included the following facilities:
• The Vista Wave, Vista
• Carmel Valley Swim Center, San Diego
• Santee Swim Center, Santee
The Vista Wave Center features a Flow -Rider body surfing pool that is
surrounded by a small lazy river. It has four large pool slides into a slide
receiving pool. The competition swimming pool is 25-meters by 25-yards. The
facility also has a zero depth entry wading pool with a climb -on interactive
water play apparatus.
The Carmel Swim Center features a 25-meter by 25 yard pool with an "L"
appendage and shallow water. A dual flume slide into a slide receiving pool
is in the back corner of the site property. The small children play in a zero -
depth entry wading pool with a climb -on interactive water play apparatus.
The Santee Town Center Aquatic Center is a shared facility that is used by the
City of Santee and the YMCA. The aquatic center has two swimming pools. A
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competition pool that is 25-meters by 25-yards and an Activity multi -purpose
pool that is 6,200 square feet free -form. The Activity pool has a zero -depth
entry into a wading pool depth area that features a climb -on interactive
water play apparatus. It also has a 3'-6" deep area for recreation and water
aerobics and a water slide into a slide receiving area.
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2.0
DESIGN PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
The following questions have been prepared to rate your group's facility and
program needs. Please rate the following questions from 1-10, with 10 being
the most important. Please contact Martin Alvarez, city of Palm Desert at
(760)346-067 1 or Dennis Berkshire, Aquatic Design Group at (760) 438-8400 for
clarification, if needed. Feel free to comment on additional needs or
concerns in the space provided on Question 5.
The Palm Desert/C.O.D. Aquatic Center shall support the following
competitive programs (please score from 1-10, with 10 being the highest
possible score):
SCORE
1.1 Short Course (25 yard) Swimming 7.5
1.2 Long Course (50 meter) Swimming 8.3
1.3 Platform Diving (5, 7-1 /2, and 10 meter) 3.3
1.4 Springboard Diving (1 and 3 meter) 3.5
1.5 Water Polo, U.S. (30 meter men's, 25 meter women's course) 5.0
1.6 Water Polo, N.C.A.A./N.F.S.H.S. (45' x 75') 4.3
1.7 Synchronized Swimming 2.2
The Palm Desert/C.O.D. Aquatic Center shall support the following instruction
programs (please score from 1-10, with 10 being the highest possible score):
SCORE
2.1 Infant and Toddler 8.2
2.2 Learn to Swim
2.3 Age Group, including Seniors
2.4 Water Safety, Red Cross Certification
2.5 Scuba Certification
2.6 Disabled and Special Needs
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9.8
5.5
3.5
6.8
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2.7
Water Exercise
6.3
3.0 The Palm Desert/C.O.D. Aquatic Center shall support the following recreation
programs (please score from 1-10, with 10 being the highest possible score):
SCORE
3.1
Open Swimming
6.7
3.2
Open Diving
1.3
3.3
Water Volleyball / Basketball
1.5
3.4
Inner Tube Sports
1.7
3.5
Kayaking
1.7
3.6
Waterslide(s)
3.0
3.7
Wet Playground(s)
2.7
3.8
Wave Simulation
1.5
3.9
Lazy River
2.7
4.0 The Palm
Desert/C.O.D. Aquatic Center shall incorporate the following
infrastructure:
(please score from 1-10, with 10 being the highest possible
score):
SCORE
4.1
Spectator Seating
6.8
4.2
Timing System / Scoreboard
7.0
4.3
Public Address System
7.2
4.4
Overhead Lighting
7.7
4.5
Classroom(s)
4.3
4.6
Fitness Room(s)
4.2
4.7
Food Concession(s)
5.5
4.8
Party Room
3.8
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4.9 Retail Concession(s) 3.5
4.10 Lockers 6.3
4.10 Family Change Room(s) 3.8
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D. MARKET ANALYSIS
The majority of the public aquatic programs are currently supported by the
Pawley Pool and the Palm Springs Pool. The College of the Desert pools were
closed for non-compliance with codes and regulations given the age of the
pools. The 3 high school pools are reported to be full of allowable programs
and are not available for public use. The College of the Desert does not have
a competitive swim team. The College aquatics programs have been
suspended with the closing of the College swimming pools.
The College of the Desert reports that they do not have plans to build a new
pool or to add aquatics as a competitive sport for at least the next 5-years.
The local college district that the COD competes in does not have any local
swim teams for competition. The College uses for an aquatic center include
the following:
1. Physical education water fitness classes with an expected 2 to 3 classes
per week and an average of 20-30 persons per class.
2. Two instruction swim classes per week.
3. A morning senior swim fitness or an aerobic master swim group.
4. Training center for search and rescue.
5. The school has also heard from a scuba shop owner that is interested in
offering classes.
The Palm Desert Aquatics reports that they have seen a substantial drop-off in
members due to a lack of available water in the Palm Desert area. At the
peak of the team it reported approximately 120 competitive swimmers on the
team. Since this peak at least 50% have left due to this lack of facilities. The
swim teams report that they have to travel to Palm Springs to use the 50-meter
swimming pool and that this travel and time has posed problems for many
existing or potential members. This group is looking for the following pool
programs or uses:
1. Year round practices from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
2. Summer practices from 6:30 am to 9:00 am.
3. A minimum of eight 25-yard long competitive lanes.
4. An average of 4 swim meets per year with a potential for up to 8.
The Piranha Swim Team is a swim team that has operated in the Palm Desert
area for nearly 30-years. The current team membership is made up of 47
families from Palm Springs and 35 families from Palm Desert. The team
currently has 25 master swim members, but they would expect the master
swim group to double if appropriate water could be offered in Palm Desert.
The swim team currently uses 12-lanes for their practices at the Palm Springs
swimming pool.
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
This study is based upon non -site specific criteria. The intent is to provide
place holders for a potential new aquatic center. Three schemes have been
developed that provide three levels of size and amenities. Each scheme will
provide an approximate footprint needed to support its associated level of
amenities. California Code Title 24, requires that a minimum number of
bathroom fixtures be provided based upon the surface area of water
provided at an aquatic center. These fixtures along with the assumptions of
building uses are factored into the assumed building size for each scheme.
Parking for each scheme is based upon maximum occupancy. For schemes
and 2 the assumption uses the same occupancy number as the bathroom
fixtures counts and to provide one parking space for every 4 occupants. In
scheme 3 a graduated value is used that is equal to one parking space for
every 5.3 occupants.
Pool decking is assumed at a ratio of one square foot of pool deck for every
square foot of pool water surface area in both schemes 1 and 2. In scheme 3
the ratio of deck to water for the lazy river is reduced to a one to one ratio.
Landscaping for all three schemes is assumed as 20% of the site footprint prior
to the addition of the landscape. Side walks and paths of travel are assumed
at 5% of each scheme footprint.
Since the estimates are not based upon a specific site an arbitrary allowance
is given to each site in the budget estimate for site preparation and utility
allowances. The three schemes are not intended to be construed as final
designs, but are concepts of a facility that can provide the desired and
required amenities to serve identified programs. The schemes can serve as
place holders for budgets and site requirements. The actual facility design will
be developed when a project is actually under design.
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As stated previously the majority o+: the public participants in the surveys and
meetings for this study were from organized competitive swimming groups.
While it is true that these groups have the most concentrated use of any users
of a municipal swimming pool they actually represent a very small
percentage of the total populatio-) that a municipal aquatic center is
expected to serve. For a swimming pool to serve competitive venues deep
water of 7-foot depth or greater is desired. For the rest of the population
recreational uses are desired for the swimming pools. Recreational uses need
shallow water with water depths of 5-feet or less. Competitive swimming pools
are rectilinear shaped. Recreation pools are often free -form shaped with
interactive play amenities. The decision for any new aquatic center is to what
degree each of these programs shall be supported.
Municipal swimming pools in California that are rectilinear in configuration
typically generate about 40-50% cnnual operating cost recovery. As a
municipal pool's recreation features and capabilities are increased so is the
potential for operating cost recovery. Recreation features include slides,
interactive play features, continuous rivers, flow -riders, birthday party areas,
and other features. With adequate recreation features and programs a
municipal aquatic center can achieve as much as a 70% to 100% annual
operating cost recovery. As showy in the following exhibits the various types
of aquatic centers have varied levels of expected operating cost recovery.
At the end of this report 3 non -site specific schemes are generated. Included
in these schemes are estimates for utility expenses, labor expenses, and
revenue potentials. These estimates are based upon industry standards for
similar facilities. The scope of this report does not include marketing research
to determine the levels of attendonce at various fees structures to be more
specific or scientific in these estimates. The costs and revenues are believed
to be conservative based upon ocher facility histories. The base costs are
established for scheme 1 and its footprint size. The costs are increased for the
other two schemes 2 and 3 based on their increase in footprint size. With the
increase in size each subsequent scheme increases its recreational
component percentage and therefore its expected revenue potential.
Revenue potential is contingent on many factors including the operation and
management of a facility, which i3 beyond the scope of this report. The
revenue potentials are increased by 10% for each scheme as the recreation
component is increased. This is due in part to the fees that can be charged
for various programs.
There are certain basic services that a public swimming pool will provide to a
community that are typically offered as subsidized fees. Recreation swim and
learn -to -swim programs are typically offered at a minimum fee to the public.
This minimum fee is subsidized by the City and typically does not offset
operating expenses. The more a program becomes individualized the more a
market value fee can be charged. Birthday party rentals for example can fall
into this category. The following exhibit demonstrates a fee structure basis.
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The following exhibit shows the California average expense source ratios for a
municipal aquatic center.
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As discussed above the levels of service has increased for the average
aquatic center from the old municipal swimming pool. As these levels of
service have increased so has thE� cost to construct and operate. With larger
aquatic centers offering more services and programs the concept of the
neighborhood swimming pool has diminished. Aquatic centers with larger
foot prints and budgets have resulted in regional swim centers rather than the
neighborhood ones. The following three exhibits show for examples of
California pools and their annual operating cost recovery. These facilities ore
broken down into competition only style pools, combination competition and
recreation style pools, and recreation only pools.
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The graph above is a summary of the types of facilities and their industry
average propensity for operating cost recovery. This summary reflects the
industry mean averages for aquatic facilities of various types across the United
States. The average potential for operating cost recovery ranges from about
40% annual operating cost recovery for an indoor competition only style pool
to as much as 120% annual operating cost recovery potential for a recreation
only outdoor aquatic center.
Recreation pools are typically designed to offer programs and services for
patrons of all ages. This allows entire families to attend and recreate. With
features such as pool slides, interactive play features, and a continuous river
the facility has a draw for uses such as birthday party rentals and corporate
rentals. With these types of features a recreation and park district can expect
to draw patrons on repeated visits for prolonged periods. When these visits
are made by families rather than children that are dropped off at a facility the
potential for concession revenues are greatly increased. As an example the
City of Roseville Aquatic Center in the Sacramento area reports that they run
between 300 and 400 birthday parties per summer at the play pool area,
which generates sizeable revenue to help offset other programs. The
following is a partial list of revenue factors for an aquatic center.
• Programming
• Rentals and Parties
• Merchandising
• Concessions
• Marketing
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• Partnerships
• Sponsorships
The competition needs for the swimming pool were noted by the competitive
groups and their survey responses. In summary the competitive groups stated
that they would like an Olympic stile competition pool that is 50-meters long
and 25-yards wide. Most from these groups agreed that they need a
minimum of eight lanes of water ir: competitive depths. These eight lanes
would allow for a swim meet to be held if so desired. This same competitive
area can also support a wall goal water polo course. Scheme 2 and 3 of this
report are able to support the water polo course. Scheme 1 does not. The
competition end of the pool can also support up to three diving boards if so
desired. The high school competition level swimming uses a maximum 1-
meter above water diving board.
t7. CON""'EFF" i DDESIGINS & LOST PaltAL" CIS
Three concepts have been created to serve as examples for a potential
aquatic center. The three schemes provided are an escalation potential
aquatic center ranging from a single multi -purpose pool to a three pool
facility. Each scheme is provided with a color concept sketch, narrative
description, summary of component size and facility footprint, minimum
bathroom fixture code requirements, theoretical operating expense excluding
labor and soft costs, and a project budget estimate.
Each scheme has the scale indicated on the drawing. The maximum possible
scale was used to provide the best visual that could fit on the page size. Each
of the figure configurations are concepts for the purpose of this study.
Development of the actual configurations must be accomplished during a
design process to create final layouts and construction documents. A
narrative is provided to describe and define the elements shown for each
scheme.
The footprint table provides the crea assumed for each major feature in each
scheme. These areas are then added up to provide a total square footage
and acreage requirement for each scheme. California Code requires a
minimum number of bathroom fixtures based on the square footage of the
total surface area of the swimming pool(s). A table is provided that indicates
these minimum requirements for each scheme. The remainder of the pool
building is assumed based on the requirement for swimming pool mechanical
rooms, chemical storage rooms, changing areas, offices, and others.
A theoretical operating expense spreadsheet is provided to estimate the
annual costs for utilities and chemicals for each scheme. These operating
expense costs are based upon the expenses of other facilities of similar scope
and weather conditions. These operating costs do not include labor costs or
soft costs such as insurance or other such items. Finally a project budget
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 33 of 59
estimate is provided for each scheme. Since these estimates are not site
specific certain construction costs, such as site preparation and utility
installation are given an assumed allowance. The pool decks are assumed to
be at a ratio of 2:1 of deck to pool water surface area with the exception of
the continuous river. The parking space requirement is assumed at one space
for every four persons at a maximum occupancy with the exception of the
continuous river in scheme 3. Side walks and paths of travel are assumed at
5% of the overall site. Landscaping is assumed as 20% of the overall site.
Certain features such as parking may be reduced or eliminated based on a
site chosen that may have some parking already available. For the purpose
of this report that assumption was made the none of these items are provided
at a site.
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 34 of 59
SCHEME 1
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SCHEME 1
The swimming pool is a multi -purpose pool designed to meet the minimum
needs of all of stakeholders in the project. This single pool has a total water
surface area of 8,550 square feet. The maximum bather load for this pool is
427 swimmers at any given time. The pool features 8 competitive swim lanes
that are 25-yards long and 8-feet wide each. These lanes will be a minimum
of 7-feet deep at one end to support racing platforms and racing platform
dives. These 8-lanes will serve high school swim meets and United States
Swimming meets. If we assume a maximum of 4 to 6 swimmers in a lane at
one time for lap swimming or competitive training then this pool can
accommodate up to 32 to 48 swimmers at one time. The same lanes can
serve lap swimming, master swim, and water aerobics at the shallow end. The
slide receiving area will have a water depth of 3'-6". The 8-lane competitive
area will have a water depth of 7'-0" at the racing platform end and 3'-6"
and the opposing wall. The wading pool area will have a water depth
ranging from 0" to 3'-6". This pool will not accommodate a competitive water
polo course as one end of the course will be in shallow water. The pool has a
rim -flow gutter system that brings the pool water to the same level as the pool
deck. At one end of the pool is a zero -depth beach type entry into the pool
and the other end has a slide receiving area. The zero -depth entry will consist
of a concrete deck, non -slip tile, and a plaster pool finish. There will not be
any sand in this area. This beach type entry will empty into a pool area that is
wading pool depth for small children. This wading pool depth has a maximum
of 18-inches of water depth. Interactive play equipment is shown in this area
for the children to play with. The equipment shown and budgeted for is free-
standing equipment that is not climbed onto by bathers. A single slide flume is
utilized at the other end of the pool. This physical separation will aid staff in
keeping older children from running into the small children in the play area.
Shade areas and landscape areas are provided for in this scheme to serve
families that are recreating, birthday parties or other rentals, and swim meet
team locations. Portable bleachers can be used for swim meets or other
functions.
The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the public.
From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker room
areas. The building is also assumed to have the following amenities and
areas:
Public Entry Area
Public Bathroom(s)
o Women's Locker/Changing Area
Women's Bathroom Area
• Women's Indoor Showers
Men's Locker/Changing Area
o Men's Bathroom Area
® Men's Indoor Showers
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• Staff Office(s)
• Lifeguard Break Area
• First Aid Station
• Family Changing Areas
• Multi -Purpose Room(s)
• Concession Area
• Pool Mechanical Area
• Building Storage Room
• Janitor's Storage Room
• Electrical Room
• Chemical Storage Rooms
• Pool Storage Room
The multi -purpose room(s) will be able to accommodate birthday parties,
team meeting rooms, classroom settings or other uses. The public bathroom(s)
will allow the public to use bathroom facilities without having to enter the
locker rooms. A family changing room allows a parent to assist a child without
having to bring a child of the opposite sex into a locker/shower area. The
actual building layout and requirements will have to be developed as a site is
chosen and the aquatic programs are fully developed.
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 37 of 59
ITEM DESCRIPTION AREA (Sq. Ft.)
1.1 Multi -Purpose Swimming Pool
1.2 Pool Decking
1.3 Building
1.4 Shade Area
1.5 Parking Spaces (143)
1.6 Sidewalks and Paths of Travel
1.7 Landscape
1.8 Total Square Feet
1.9 Total Acres
8,550
17,100
4,330
1,600
42,900
3,724
15,641
93,845
2.2
SwirrtrXiin Fool 5rfa�e Area. g550cuar�. Feet
.9:
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SCHEME ±: i'FIEORETICA! UTIUTY OPERATING (ZOST cST iVtATE
DESIGN CRITERIA
Pool Type:
Outdoor
Surface Area
8,550
(square feet):
Minimum Depth
0.0
(feet):
Maximum Depth
12.0
(feet)
Volume (gallons):
383,724
Turnover (gpm):
1,066
AVG. DAILY
UNIT
DAILY
ANNUAL
CATEGORY
USAGE
UNIT
PRICE
COST
COST
Water
1,593
GAL
$0.01
$15.93
$5,574.66
Electricity
393
KWH
$0.15
$58.94
$20,627.42
Circulation
Electricity Feature
239
KWH
$0.15
$35.85
$12,547.50
Boosters
Natural Gas
431
THRM
$0.85
$366.28
$128,198.70
Sodium
27
GAL
$2.00
$54.00
$18,900.00
Hypochlorite
Muriatic Acid
7
GAL
$2.50
$16.88
$5,906.25
TOTALS
ASSUMPTIONS:
$547.87 $191,754.53
1. Annual Cost based upon 350 days of operation.
2. Analysis does not include maintenance/operations labor costs.
3. Water usage based upon 55" annual evaporative loss and filter backwash
averaging once weekly.
4. Electrical usage based upon 18 hours per day operation.
5. Natural gas usage based upon air velocity of 5 ft/second, 80 degree water
and 60 degree air temperature.
6. Chemical usage based upon maintaining 1.0 PPM chlorine and pH of 7.2 -
7.4.
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i '_:1!<•,l'a.l.
" ATIN',,7 Cos, r-;i*I A . f
:•.
of Total
Expense Cateaory
Amount
Expenses
Labor
$
250,000.00
45.5%
Benefits
$
25,000.00
4.6%
Advertising / Promotion
$
15,000.00
2.7%
Insurance
$
10,000.00
1.8%
Maintenance / Repairs
$
25,000.00
4.6%
Utilities, Multi -Purpose Pool
$
191,754.53
34.9%
Other
$
7,500.00
1.4%
Subtotals
$
524,254.53
95.4%
Cost of Sales
Food & Beverage $ 25,000.00 4.6%
Subtotais $ 25,000.00 4.6%
TOTALS
$
549,254.53
100.07.
Assumed Revenue
$
384,478.17
70%
Projected Cost Recovery
$
(164,776.36)
70%
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 40 of 59
S.C'HEi'ulE 1. i'I^�t0 E C T BUDGE';' rST1i;: /-,,TE
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QTY
UNIT
1.1.0
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Site
1.1.1
Preparation/Mobilization
1
A lowance $
1.1.2
Utility Allowance
1
Allowance $
1.1.3
Swimming Pool
8,550
SF $
Pool Interactive Play
1.1.4
Equipment
1
LS $
1.1.5
Pool Slide
1
LS $
1 .1 .6
Pool Decks
17,100
SF $
1.1.7
Pool Area Fencing
660
LF $
1.1.8
Site Lighting
1
LS $
1 .1.9
Pool Building
4,300
SF $
1.1.10
Parking
143
Space $
Sidewalks and Paths of
1.1.11
Travel
3,724
SF $
1.1.12
Landscaping
15,641
SF $
1.1.13
Shade Structures
1,600
SF $
1.1.14 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1 .2.0 EQUIPMENT COSTS (FF&E)
1.2.1 Equipment 4%
1.2.2 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS
UNIT PRICE EXTENSIONS
100, 000.00
100,000.00
100, 000.00
100, 000.00
145.00
1,239, 750.00
150, 000.00
150, 000.00
175,000.00
175, 000.00
$
12.00
205,200.00
80.00
52,800.00
$
75,000.00
75,000.00
300.00
1,290,000.00
1,500.00
214,500.00
8.00
29, 792.00
7.00
109,487.00
75.00
120,000.00
$ 3,861,529.00
$
LS $ - 154,461.16
$ 154,461.16
1.3.0
SOFT COSTS
1.3.1
Contingency Costs
15%
1.3.2
Permits/Testing/Inspection
2%
1.3.3
Architecture & Engineering
10%
1.3.4
Acceleration
5%
City of Palm Desert
Aquatic Center Master Plan
602,398.52
80,319.80
401,599.02
200, 799.51
Page 41 of 59
1.3.5
TOTAL SOFT COSTS
$
1,285,116.85
1.4.0
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST
$
5,301,107.01
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SCHEME 2
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SCHEME 2
The aquatic center features two swimming pools. The swimming pool is a 25-
meter by 25-yard swimming pool. The second pool is a recreational pool that
is freeform with a total surface area of 8,115 square feet. The two pools
combined have a maximum bather load of 718 bathers at any one time. An
advantage to a two pool configuration is that each pool can be maintained
at a water temperature that is appropriate for the intended programs. The
swimming pool will typically be maintained at 78-82 degrees for competitive
and lap swimming. The recreation pool can be maintained at 84-86 degrees
which is more comfortable for leisure recreation swimming and learn -to swim
programs for small children. Another advantage of a two pool scheme is it
allows maintenance to be conducted on one pool while the second pool
remains open.
The swimming pool features 8 competitive swim lanes that are 25-yards long
and 8-feet wide each. These lanes will be a minimum of 7-feet deep at one
end to support racing platforms and racing platform dives. These 8-lanes will
serve high school swim meets and United States Swimming meets. The pool
can be striped for lanes the entire length of the pool. With 8-foot wide lanes
this pool will have 10 lanes for training considering both deep and shallow
water areas. If we assume a maximum of 4 to 6 swimmers in a lane at one
time for lap swimming or competitive training then this pool can
accommodate up to 40 to 60 swimmers at one time. The same lanes can
serve lap swimming, master swim, and water aerobics at the shallow end. The
swimming pool can also accommodate a 25-yard long wall -goal water polo
course. The swimming pool can either be a rim -flow gutter pool or a
cantilevered gutter pool edge. The swimming pool also features two sets of
walk-in steps to allow easier access into and out of the pool. The steps and be
connected to create a single set of steps that are the length of the pool if so
desired. The swimming pool will have a water depth of 13'-0" at the deep
end to support up to 3-Meter diving. The shallow end of the pool will have a
water depth of 3'-6" to support recreational uses. The eight competitive lane
area will have a water depth of 7'-0", which supports swim meets and water
polo as sanctioned by United States Swimming, The National Federation of
State High School Associations, and College level swimming. The swimming
pool is shown with both a one -meter and three -meter diving board.
The recreation pool has three play zones. One zone of the recreation pool is a
zero -depth beach type entry into the pool. The zero -depth entry will consist of
a concrete deck, non -slip tile, and a plaster pool finish. There will not be any
sand in this area. This beach type entry will empty into a pool area that is
wading pool depth for small children. This wading pool area has water depths
ranging from 0" to maximum of 18-inches of water. Interactive play
equipment is shown in this area for the children to play with. The equipment
shown and budgeted for is free-standing equipment that is climbed onto by
bathers. The second zone is a play area that is approximately 3.5-feet of
water depth. This area can support play and activities for older children such
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 44 of 59
as water volleyball and water basketball. This area can also serve for swim
lessons and water aerobics. The third zone is a slide receiving area. A dual
slide flume is shown in this scheme. The dual flume allows for a different ride
feel. One flume can be an open flume and the other can be an enclosed
flume. The slide receiving area can also support swim lessons when the slides
are not in use.
Shade areas and landscape areas are provided for in this scheme to serve
families that are recreating, birthday parties or other rentals, and swim meet
team locations. Portable bleachE:rs can be used for swim meets or other
functions.
The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the public.
From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker room
areas. The building is also assumed to have the following amenities and
areas:
• Public Entry Area
• Public Bathroom(s)
• Women's Locker/Changing Area
• Women's Bathroom Area
• Women's Indoor Showers
• Men's Locker/Changing Area
• Men's Bathroom Area
• Men's Indoor Showers
• Staff Office(s)
• Lifeguard Break Area
• First Aid Station
• Family Changing Areas
• Multi -Purpose Room(s)
• Concession Area
• Pool Mechanical Area
• Building Storage Room
• Janitor's Storage Room
• Electrical Room
• Chemical Storage Rooms
• Pool Storage Room
The multi -purpose room(s) will be able to accommodate birthday parties,
team meeting rooms, classroom settings or other uses. The public bathroom(s)
will allow the public to use bathroom facilities without having to enter the
locker rooms. A family changing room allows a parent to assist a child without
having to bring a child of the opposite sex into a locker/shower area. The
actual building layout and requirements will have to be developed as a site is
chosen and the aquatic programs are fully developed.
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 45 of 59
Sc E!t''.$ "C',fo3r"a9!"�
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AREA (Sq. Ft.)
2.1
Swimming Pool
6,250
2.2
Recreation Pool
8,115
2.3
Pool Decking
28,730
2.4
Building
6,100
2.5
Shade Area
1,300
2.6
Parking Spaces (239)
71,700
2.7
Sidewalks and Paths of Travel
6,110
2.8
Landscape
25,661
2.9
Total Square Feet
153,966
2.10
Total Acres
3.5
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City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 46 of 59
:CHEiN.it-2 :THEORETICAL l.�111.(iY CPI=R�TiN�C:+Ji c�T!t'AA 1!E
DESIGN CRITERIA
Swimming
Recreation
Pool Type:
Pool
Pool
Surface Area
(square feet):
6,250
8,115
Minimum Depth
(feet):
3.5
0.0
Maximum Depth
(feet)
12.0
3.5
Volume (gallons):
362,313
156,201
Turnover (gpm):
1,006
1,307
AVG. DAILY
UNIT
DAILY
ANNUAL
CATEGORY
USAGE
UNIT
PRICE
COST
COST
Water
3,049
GAL
$0.01
$30.49
$10,672.54
Electricity
Circulation
853
KWH
$0.15
$127.91
$44,769.65
Electricity Feature
Boosters
239
KWH
$0.15
$35.85
$12,547.50
Natural Gas
724
THIRM
$0.85
$615.40
$215,388.81
Sodium
Hypochlorite
42
GAL
$2.00
$84.00
$29,400.00
Muriatic Acid
1 1
GAL
$2.50
$26.25
$9,187.50
TOTALS
$919.90
$321,966.00
ASSUMPTIONS:
1. Annual Cost based upon 350 days of operation.
2. Analysis does not include maintenance/operations labor costs.
3. Water usage based upon 55" annual evaporative loss and filter backwash
averaging once weekly.
4. Electrical usage based upon 18 hours per day operation.
5. Natural gas usage based upon air velocity of 5 ft/second, 80 degree water
and 60 degree air temperature.
6. Chemical usage based upon maintaining 1.0 PPM chlorine and pH of 7.2 - 7.4.
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 47 of 59
J73 ""'C �.,. �s iihl li,l,,_
Expense Cateaory
Amount
Labor
$
300,000.00
Benefits
$
30,000.00
Advertising / Promotion
$
15,000.00
Insurance
$
10,000.00
Maintenance / Repairs
$
40,000.00
Utilities, Swimming Pool & Competition Pool
$
321,966.00
Other
$
12,000.00
Subtotals
$
728,966.00
Cost of Sales
Food & Beverage
Subtotals
TOTALS
Assumed Revenue
Projected Cost Recovery
$ 40,000.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 768,966.00
$ 615,172.80
$ (153,793.20)
% of Total
Expenses
39.0%
3.9%
2.0%
1.3%
5.2%
41.9%
1.6%
94.8%
5.2%
5.2%
100.0%
80%
80%
City of Palm Desert Aquatic Center Master Plan Page 48 of 59
SLH=ir1E 2: PR 0.��GCT 8UD(;E;' ES`+11 A' '_
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QTY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
EXTENSIONS
2.1.0
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Site
$
2.1.1
Preparation/Mobilization
1
Allowance
$
160,000.00
160,000.00
2.1.2
Utility Allowance
1
Allowance
$
100,000.00
100,000.00
2.1.3
Swimming Pool
6,250
SF
$
145.00
906,250.00
2.1 .4
Recreation Pool
8,115
SF
$
145.00
1,176,675.00
Pool Interactive Play
$
2.1.5
Equipment
1
LS
$
150,000.00
150,000.00
2.1 .6
Pool Slides
1
LS
$
275,000.00
275,000.00
$
2.1 .7
Pool Decks
28,730
SF
$
12.00
344,760.00
2.1.8
Pool Area Fencing
1,049
LF
$
80.00
83,920.00
2.1.9
Site Lighting
1
LS
$
85,000.00
85,000.00
$
2.1.10
Pool Building
6,100
SF
$
300.00
1,830,000.00
2.1.1 1
Parking
239
`)pace
$
1,500.00
358,500.00
Sidewalks and Paths of
$
2.1.12
Travel
6,110
SF
$
8.00
48,880.00
2.1.13
Landscaping
25,661
SF
$
7.00
179,627.00
$
2.1 .14
Shade Structures
1,600
SF
$
75.00
120,000.00
2.1.15
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
$ 5,818,612.00
2.2.0 EQUIPMENT COSTS (FF&E)
2.2.1 Equipment 4% LS $ - 232,744.48
2.2.2 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $ 232,744.48
2.3.0 SOFT COSTS
2.3.1 Contingency Costs 15% 907,703.47
2.3.2 Permits/Testing/Inspection 2% 121,027.13
$
2.3.3 Architecture & Engineering 10% 605,135.65
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2.3.4 Acceleration 5%
2.3.5 TOTAL SOFT COSTS
2.4.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST
302,567.82
$ 1,936,434.07
$ 7,987,790.55
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SCHEME 3
The aquatic center features three swimming pools. The swimming pool is a 25-
meter by 25-yard swimming pool. The second pool is a recreational pool that
is freeform with a total surface area of 8,115 square feet. The third pool is a
continuous river that has a total water surface area of 9,750 square feet. The
three pools combined have a maximum bather load of 1,205 bathers at any
one time. An advantage to a multiple pool configuration is that each pool
can be maintained at a water temperature that is appropriate for the
intended programs. The swimming pool will typically be maintained at 78-82
degrees for competitive and lap swimming. The recreation pool can be
maintained at 84-86 degrees which is more comfortable for leisure recreation
swimming and learn -to swim programs for small children. Another advantage
of a two pool scheme is it allows maintenance to be conducted on one pool
while the second pool remains open. Operating costs can also be reduced if
some of the pools are operated seasonally. For example if the swimming pool
is the only pool operated during the winter months then the pool heating and
chemical costs will be reduced by operating a smaller surface area of
swimming pool.
The swimming pool features 8 competitive swim lanes that are 25-yards long
and 8-feet wide each. These lanes will be a minimum of 7-feet deep at one
end to support racing platforms and racing platform dives. These 8-lanes will
serve high school swim meets and United States Swimming meets. The pool
can be striped for lanes the entire length of the pool. With 8-foot wide lanes
this pool will have 10 lanes for training considering both deep and shallow
water areas. If we assume a maximum of 4 to 6 swimmers in a lane at one
time for lap swimming or competitive training then this pool can
accommodate up to 40 to 60 swimmers at one time. The same lanes can
serve lap swimming, master swim, and water aerobics at the shallow end. The
swimming pool can also accommodate a 25-yard long wall -goal water polo
course. The swimming pool can either be a rim -flow gutter pool or a
cantilevered gutter pool edge. The swimming pool also features two sets of
walk-in steps to allow easier access into and out of the pool. The swimming
pool also features two sets of walk-in steps to allow easier access into and out
of the pool. The steps and be connected to create a single set of steps that
are the length of the pool if so desired. The swimming pool will have a water
depth of 13'-0" at the deep end to support up to 3-Meter diving. The shallow
end of the pool will have a water depth of 3'-6" to support recreational uses.
The eight competitive lane area will have a water depth of 7'-0", which
supports swim meets and water polo as sanctioned by United States
Swimming, The National Federation of State High School Associations, and
College level swimming. The swimming pool is shown with both a one -meter
and three -meter diving board.
The recreation pool has three play zones. One zone of the recreation pool is a
zero -depth beach type entry into the pool. The zero -depth entry will be
consist of a concrete deck, non -slip tile, and a plaster pool finish. There will
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not be any sand in this area. This beach type entry will empty into a pool area
that is wading pool depth for small children. This wading pool area has water
depths ranging from 0" to maximum of 18-inches of water. Interactive play
equipment is shown in this area for the children to play with. The equipment
shown and budgeted for is free-standing equipment that is climbed onto by
bathers. The second zone is a play area that is approximately 3.5-feet of
water depth. This area can support play and activities for older children such
as water volleyball and water basketball. This area can also serve for swim
lessons and water aerobics. The third zone is a slide receiving area. A dual
slide flume is shown in this scheme. The dual flume allows for a different ride
feel. One flume can be an open flume and the other can be an enclosed
flume. The slide receiving area can also support swim lessons when the slides
are not in use.
The continuous river is a water feature that would allow the City of Palm
Desert to offer a unique level of service to the community. A continuous river
is a feature that is popular with bathers of all ages. The river has a water
current that allows bathers to ride on inner tubes and relax in the desert sun.
Parents can enjoy some relaxing time while cooling off. Children equally
enjoy this type of water feature. The continuous river also provides a unique
area for picnics, party rental areas, and concessions. The area inside of the
river is a controllable space that serve any and all of these services. The infield
area of the river can also house an arcade area for additional revenue draw.
Shade areas and landscape areas are provided for in this scheme to serve
families that are recreating, birthday parties or other rentals, and swim meet
team locations. Portable bleachers can be used for swim meets or other
functions.
The pool building is assumed to have a receiving area to great the public.
From this area patrons can be directed to the pool area or to locker room
areas. The building is also assumed to have the following amenities and
areas:
• Public Entry Area
• Public Bathroom(s)
• Women's Locker/Changing A -ea
• Women's Bathroom Area
• Women's Indoor Showers
• Men's Locker/Changing Area
• Men's Bathroom Area
• Men's Indoor Showers
• Staff Office(s)
• Lifeguard Break Area
• First Aid Station
• Family Changing Areas
• Multi -Purpose Room(s)
• Concession Area
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• Pool Mechanical Area
• Building Storage Room
• Janitor's Storage Room
• Electrical Room
• Chemical Storage Rooms
• Pool Storage Room
The multi -purpose room(s) will be able to accommodate birthday parties,
team meeting rooms, classroom settings or other uses. The public bathroom(s)
will allow the public to use bathroom facilities without having to enter the
locker rooms. A family changing room allows a parent to assist a child without
having to bring a child of the opposite sex into a locker/shower area. The
actual building layout and requirements will have to be developed as a site is
chosen and the aquatic programs are fully developed.
Another option for Scheme 3 is to add a high profile unique feature such as
the Flow -Rider shown below. The Flow -Rider could be added in the center of
the continuous river so the project would not require a larger site. The benefits
with a feature such as the Flow -Rider, is that it provides a unique experience
not found in the Palm Desert community. Surfing in the desert can certainly
be a unique experience. The Flow -Rider feature increases the maximum
bather load by one so it does not require more parking spaces or a larger
building. The Flow -Rider serves not only as an active feature for bathers to surf
but it also serves as a spectator feature. The addition of the Flow -Rider could
bring an additional draw to the facility to allow maximum attendance. The
addition of a Flow -Rider to the project will increase the construction hard cost
estimate by another $1,000,000.00.
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DESIGN CRITERIA
Swimming
Recreation
Continuous
Pool Type:
Pool
Pool
River
Surface Area
(square feet):
6,250
8,115
9,750
Minimum Depth
(feet):
3.5
0.0
3.5
Maximum Depth
(feet)
12.0
3.5
3.5
Volume (gallons):
362,313
156,201
255,255
Turnover (gpm):
1,006
1,307
1,063
AVG. DAILY
UNIT
DAILY
CATEGORY
USAGE
UNIT
PRICE
COST
ANNUAL COST
Water
4,757
GAL
$0.01
$47.57
$16,648.36
Electricity Circulation
1,245
KWH
$0.15
$186.69
$65,340.95
Electricity Feature
Boosters
597
KWH
$0.15
$89.55
$31,342.50
Natural Gas
945
THRM
$0.85
$803.25
$281,137.50
Sodium Hypochlorite
65
GAL
$2.00
$130.00
$45,500.00
Muriatic Acid
16
GAL
$2.50
$40.63
$14,218.75
TOTALS
$1,297.68
$454,188.06
ASSUMPTIONS:
1. Annual Cost based upon 350
days of operation.
2. Analysis does not include maintenance/operations labor costs.
3. Water usage based upon 55" annual evaporative loss and filter backwash
averaging once weekly.
4. Electrical usage based upon 18 hours per day operation.
5. Natural gas usage based upon air velocity of 5 ft/second, 80 degree water and 60
degree air temperature.
6. Chemical usage based upon maintaining 1.0 PPM chlorine and pH of 7.2 - 7.4.
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SCHIE ,2 3: THEORETICAL 01-PERATiNG COST rtNANY IS
of Total
Expense Cateaory
Amount
Expenses
Labor
$
250,000.00
28.6%
Benefits
$
25,000.00
2.9%
Advertising / Promotion
$
15,000.00
1.7%
Insurance
$
10,000.00
1.1 %
Maintenance / Repairs
$
52,500.00
6.0%
Utilities, All Pools
$
454,188.06
51.9%
Other
$
15,750.00
1.8%
Subtotals
$
822,438.06
94.0%
Cost of Sales
Food & Beverage
$
52,500.00
6.0%
Subtotals
$
52,500.00
6.076
TOTALS $ 874,938.06 100.070
Assumed Revenue $ 787,444.25
Projected Cost Recovery $ (87,493.81)
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90%
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QTY
3.1.0
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Site
3.1.1
Preparation/Mobilization
1
3.1.2
Utility Allowance
1
3.1.3
Swimming Pool
6,250
3.1.4
Recreation Pool
8,115
Pool Interactive Play
3.1.5
Equipment
1
3.1.6
Pool Slides
1
3.1.7
Continuous River
9,750
3.1.8
Pool Decks
35,411
3.1.9
Pool Area Fencing
1,280
3.1.10
Site Lighting
1
3.1.1 1
Pool Building
7,350
3.1.12
Parking
301
Sidewalks and Paths of
3.1.13
Travel
8,064
3.1.14
Landscaping
33,868
3.1 .l 5
Shade Structures
4,100
3.1.16 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
3.2.0 EQUIPMENT COSTS (FF&E)
3.2.1 Equipment 4%
3.2.2 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS
3.3.0 SOFT COSTS
3.3.1 Contingency Costs 15%
3.3.2 Permits/Testing/Inspection 2%
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
EXTENSIONS
Allowance
$
210,000.00
210,000.00
Allowance
$
100,000.00
100,000.00
SF
$
145.00
906,250.00
SF
$
145.00
1,1 76,675.00
$
LS
$
150,000.00
150,000.00
LS
$
275,000.00
275,000.00
SF
$
110.00
1,072,500.00
SF
$
12.00
424,932.00
LF
$
80.00
102,400.00
LS
$
95,000.00
95,000.00
SF
$
300.00
2,205,000.00
$
Space
$
1,500.00
451,500.00
SF
$
8.00
64,512.00
SF
$
7.00
237,076.00
SF
$
75.00
307,500.00
$ 7,778,345.00
LS $ - 31 1,133.80
$ 311,133.80
1,213,421 .82
161, 789.58
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Architecture & $
3.3.3 Engineering 10% 808,947.88
3.3.4 Acceleration 5% 404,473.94
3.3.5 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 2,588,633.22
3.4.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ 10,678,112.02
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Montessori School is requestir.g grant financial assistance from the City of
Palm Desert for a playground at the school.
The Commission received a package with information pertaining to the
playground.
Chairman Guyer stated that the request from Montessori School would be
added to the next meeting agenda for review.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2005
Minutes of Parks and Recreation Commission of September 7, 2005,
approved as submitted. Motion moved/seconded by Tanner/Dawson
and carried by a 7-0 vote with Commissioners T. Scheurer and D.
Seymour ABSENT.
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. AQUATIC CENTER
Janis Steele introduced Mr. Dennis Berkshire, Director of Client Services,
Aquatic Design Group, Inc., Carlsbad, California. She mentioned that she
and Martin Alvarez, Senior Management Analyst, have been working
together on the pool project along with Mr. Berkshire. A report has been
included in the agenda packet.
Mr. Berkshire gave a brief history of Aquatic Design Group. He presented
a planning study for a potential future aquatic center that is non -site
specific. They first started the process by meeting with the City to find out
who are the potential partners for the center. The potential partners would
be the College of the Desert (COD), CVRPD, YMCA, Desert Sands
Unified School District (DSU.-D), and the California State University at
San Bernardino (CSUSB). They also met with some user groups to find
out their needs and wishes. City Staff and he went on a pool tour and
visited some facilities in the San Diego area. The three facilities visited
were: The Vista Wave, Vista; Carmel Valley Swim Center, San Diego; and
Santee Swim Center, Santee They also looked into levels of service that
could be provided with an aqL;atic center. One of the items mentioned was
what type of fees can be generated and how the fees should be
structured. He mentioned a study that was recently completed where they
looked at 24 aquatic facilities across the country. The 24 centers were
divided into six different pool types: competition only (Indoor), competition
only (outdoor), combination competition and recreation (indoor/outdoor),
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and recreation only (indoor/outdoor). When they looked at the centers
averages for revenue analysis, 56% came from recreation admissions,
28% from swim lessons, 7% from aquatic programs, 7% from group sales,
and 2% from competitive meets. The expense percentages were 43% for
labor, 24% for utilities, 17% for employee benefits, and 5% for
maintenance/repairs, advertising and promotions, etc.
Mr. Berkshire provided three schemes of various levels of aquatic centers
for the Palm Desert market with the associated costs of construction,
operational costs, and estimated revenue. Scheme I would provide a
single pool with eight lanes for competitive swimming, slide and slide
receiving area, and beach type entry with interactive play. Scheme I would
need a total of 2.2 acres; a total project cost of $5,301,107; an annual
operation cost of $549,255; an annual revenue of $384,478; and an
annual operating cost recove!y of $164,776. He noted that this was not
market specific. They did not do a market research study. He also noted
that they are using conservative numbers.
Scheme II separates the poo.s. One pool is a 25-meter by 25-yard pool
and the second pool is a recreational pool. The 25-yard meter pool would
provide eight competitive lanes and the recreational pool would provide
interactive play for kids, beach type entry, areas for water volleyball and
basketball, and area for interactive slides. Scheme II would need a total of
3.5 acres; a total project cost of $7,987,790; an annual operation cost of
$768,966; an annual revenue of $615,175; and an annual operating cost
recovery of $153,793.
Scheme III features three pools that consists of a 25-meter by 25-yard
pool, a recreational pool, and the third pool is a lazy river, including picnic
areas. Scheme III would need a total of 4.7 acres; a total project cost of
$10,678,112; an annual operation cost of $874,938; an annual revenue of
$787,444; and an annual operating cost recovery of $87,494. Mr.
Berkshire also mentioned that a Flow -Rider could be added to Scheme III
for an additional $1 million.
Commissioner Dawson asked if there is a separate tot pool in Schemes I,
II, or III. Mr. Berkshire responded that there is not, but it could be
separated. Commissioner Dawson asked if salt water or non -salt water
would be used. Mr. Berkshire responded that there would not be much of
a cost difference.
Commissioner Barnes asked in terms of months of the year pools are
used, how is a pool considered for the desert area. Mr. Berkshire replied
that they see pools used in the desert area, throughout Southern
California, and Northern California open twelve months out of the year. His
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firm checked with one of the facilities, and indicated the lap pool could be
open year around, and the recreational pool would be shut down parts of
the year. The recreational pool would be shut down since it would not
receive the revenue and not have the demand for the recreational
services. The other option is to have an indoor pool. He showed a picture
of an indoor pool located at Whitney Ranch in Henderson, Nevada. He
said the facility's roof and wall panels open up for an outdoor environment
when weather permits. Another picture he showed was of a facility located
in Las Vegas.
Commissioner Babcock asked if the maintenance costs for an indoor pool
are higher than an outdoor pool. Mr. Berkshire responded yes due to the
chemicals. He noted that the user groups that they spoke to did not have a
request for an indoor aquatic renter to support their programs.
Commissioner Barnes asked how many hours in a day is needed to
operate the pools. Mr. Berkshire responded that on average, a budget of 8
hours a day would be required. The expense for personnel, such as
lifeguards, maintenance, etc. was worked into the costs.
Commissioner Alternate Limont asked if solar panels were considered to
offset some of the energy costs. Mr. Berkshire responded that they did
look at solar panels and also other options, such as high -efficiency
heating. The high -efficiency heating was factored into the operating
expenses.
Council Member Spiegel asked if the old heating system from COD could
be used at the new facility. Mr. Berkshire indicated the COD was doing a
study on the efficiency of the heater, and found that they were not
efficient; therefore, a new heater would be used for the aquatic center.
Commissioner Barnes asked if people would be paid for services, such as,
lifeguards or would it be volunteer work. Mr. Berkshire replied that most
facilities have paid personnel.
Commissioner Alternate Limont asked if we are comparable since there
are a lot of gated communities. Mr. Berkshire replied that they did not do a
market research study.
Commissioner Barnes disclosed that the subject of the pool has beer on
the table for many years and gave a brief history. He mentioned a
committee was formed, they had a design, the marketing, the fee
structure, the users, its location, and the cost to build the facility. The
Parks & Recreation Commission axed the project because the slides are
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what would bring in the people, but a slide would be a monster sitting in
the middle of the park.
Commissioner Alternate Limont asked the Chairman what the focus was
ten years ago. Chairman Guyer responded that ten years ago activities
were needed to make the project work, which is the reason it became
grandiose and it is the same situation today.
Commissioner Alternate Limont asked if the City could coordinate with the
college. Council Member SpiE!gel responded that the COD pool was used
during the summer by CVRPE) and the YMCA, and also used year around
by the swim teams. The college closed the pool for repairs, and then the
aquatic team wanted another place to swim. Commissioner Alternate
Limont asked if it has been brought up with COD or CSUSB. Council
Member Spiegel responded that the students would be busy with their
education and kids would have to be bussed to the location. He believes
the areas around the Civic CE!nter would use the pool the most. He stated
COD has offered the City -two acres of land, and the City has not
responded to their offer.
Commissioner Schukart commented that the programs at the college for
early morning and evening were a big draw for all ages. He commented
that community and apartment pools are too short to swim laps. People
that are into aquatic fitness want to swim a miles worth of laps, and they
are unable to do that in a community pool.
Commissioner Tanner indicated that the report is great showing the three
schemes. He asked if the City is prepared to look at other land besides
COD. They have only offered 2.0 acres and Scheme I requires 2.2 acres
with Scheme II requiring 3.5 acres. Council Member Spiegel commented
that the City could look at CSUSB.
Chairman Guyer mentioned that they would have to take a step back. The
Commission would have to decide to recommend either a recreational
only facility or an economic project that would cost the City less money.
Commissioner Munson asked for the status of the YMCA facility.
Commissioner Tanner respcnded that they are still doing a feasibility
study.
Ms. Steele commented that direction received from the City Council was
to find sites, decide on a concept, what we want to offer to the community,
and find a place to make it work.
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Commissioner Schukart noted that the street fair would be moving to the
west side of the college, and it would alleviate some of the weekend
problems. We could also Icok into negotiating with the driving range
vendor if we would want to encroach that area for additional acreage.
Mr. Ford addressed the Commission that there are plenty of rectangular
pools in the valley. The problem is accessibility to the pools. He suggested
that the City work with the school district for use of their pools.
Council Member Spiegel stated that the Commission would need to give
City Staff direction on whether to move forward with Scheme I, II, or III,
and to look at whether it would fit across the street or CSUSB campus.
Commissioner Tanner commented that the City wants to have a pool in
the City of Palm Desert, and not only for recreational use. There would be
more people using a lap pool if it were centrally located, such as Palm
Desert.
Mr. Ford explained that there was not an area of the pool designated for
swim lessons. Mr. Berkshire explained different pool designs to
accommodate lessons.
Commissioner Barnes asked Ms. Steele if she was familiar with the pool
indoor in Claremont. He indicated that they use a bulkhead. He said that
they could regulate the activities by moving the bulkhead. Mr. Berkshire
replied that they use movable bulkheads repeatedly. Bulkheads are
typically 4' wide and in SOME! cases 6-8' wide and the length is the same
as the length of the pool. They float and can be moved and weigh
approximately 10,000 to 11,000 pounds dry so cannot be taken out. The
bulkhead is also an additional $100,000 add -on item to a pool.
Commissioner Tanner moved to direct City Staff to look at the
availability of land to proceed with Scheme II at the College of the
Desert with a reconfiguration of the parking lot and return to the
Parks & Recreation Commission with a recommendation. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Barnes and carried by a 7-0 vote with
Commissioners T. Scheurer and D. Seymour ABSENT.
Commissioner Barnes asked why the Commission did not get asked to get
involved with the pool conceptual design. Commissioner Schukart noted
that he recalls a previous meeting mentioning contracting with a
consultant.
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Mr. Spiegel responded that City Staff decides who is qualified and makes
a recommendation. Staff then receives approval at a City Council meeting
for consulting services.
Ms. Steele indicated that once a scheme is chosen, a subcommittee
would be formed to collect additional input for the pool.
B. ICE SKATING RINK ARENA
Ms. Steele introduced Mr. Gary Steven, Desert Hockey Association.
Mr. Steven circulated information from the Desert Hockey Association. He
represents the Desert Hockey Association, which owns and operates the
Ice Garden in Cathedral City. He stated that after the ice rink in Palm
Desert closed, they have been trying to have another rink built in Palm
Desert without much progress. Mr. Steven mentioned that he refinanced
his house and opened the Ice Garden. He addressed the Commission that
there is a need for an ice skating rink and is asking the City for help to
provide land for the rink in the City of Palm Desert. Their plan is to build
two sheets, one sheet of icE: and the second sheet for a roller rink. He
mentioned that they acquired a Co -generation plant that runs by natural
gas, which generates electricity for lights and freezes the ice. Mr. Steven
briefly spoke of the needs for an ice rink in the area and is asking if a site
can be provided in the City of Palm Desert.
Chairman Guyer asked how much land they need for the rink. Mr. Steven
responded that they need approximately four acres. He suggested land off
of Country Club Drive (Freedom Park). Chairman Guyer asked where
would the Co -generation plant be located on the four acres. Mr. Steven
did not know, but would be in.:,luded on the four acres.
Commissioner Barnes asked if they have approached the City of
Cathedral City. Mr. Steven responded that there was some Indian land,
but they are having issues with the developer.
Commissioner Schukart asked how many acres the Co -generation plant
would require. Mr. Steven believed it was 25,000 sq. ft.
Ms. Steele introduced Ms. Sandra Schulz, Vice President, I.C.E. Empire.
Ms. Schulz addressed the Commission that the I.C.E. Empire is a group of
people that was formed after the rink in Palm Desert closed. Their group is
a California Public Benefit Corporation, which is a charity. They are
approaching the City to help with a location for constructing an ice sports
facility. Their goal is to provide an energy -efficient, state-of-the-art,
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