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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: City Council Provide Direction on Development of a Swimming
Facility in Palm Desert.
SUBMITTED BY: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager
Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager
DATE: April 26, 2007
CONTENTS: Aquatic Design Proposal (Presented February 22, 2007)
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion: That the City Council provide direction to Staff
on how to proceed in the development of a swimming facility in the
City of Palm Desert.
Discussion:
At the February 22, 2007, City Council meeting, the City Council considered the
attached aquatic center proposal. After their consideration, Staff was directed to
investigate building a competition -only pool (25 yard x 30 meter) at the College of
the Desert (COD). Staff was further directed to take the Council's recommendation
back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and comment.
The Parks and Recreation Commission considered the City Council's request, and
continue to support the original aquatic center proposal for the following reasons:
• The cost recovery potential for the original aquatic center design is much
higher than for a competition -only pool.
• The original aquatic center design better meets the needs of the Palm Desert
residents, based on the Citizen's survey results.
Staff is requesting that the City Council provide direction to Staff to either:
1. Proceed with the design of a competition -only pool at COD, understanding
that the cost of subsidy will exceed $385,000 annually, and that COD will not
be assisting with operational costs, or
2. Investigate including swimming components as part of a future community
center.
Staff Report
Provide Direction on Development of a Swimming Facility in Palm Desert.
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April 26, 2007
Ruhnau, Ruhnau, Clarke, provided an estimate on construction for a competition -
only pool at a total cost of $6.5 million. This includes the building, entry, locker
rooms, storage, equipment room, offices, and a meeting room. This compares to an
estimated cost of $8.5 million for the original proposal.
The City's Consultant also provided information on estimated maintenance and utility
costs for a competition -only pool and the building designed for this facility. The
minimum cost to the City will be $385,277 annually.
Staff is requesting that the City Council provide direction regarding further
development of a swimming facility for the City of Palm Desert.
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* By Minute Motion: 1) Permanently discard
the aquatic center concept that included
lazy river and surf rider features; 2) direct
the Parks & Recreation Commission to return
to the City Council a recommendation on the
best configuration to provide a three -function
pool facility that will accomodate teaching
small children to swim, have a competition
lap pool, possibly diving, and/or a water
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