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19 <br /> • Operating Costs contained, resulting in operating surplus of$550,000 ($1.7million net <br /> annual operating surplus improvement from 2005). <br /> RFP will produce similar growth and incremental financial results from the Field House <br /> investment by the County. <br /> New Court and Turf Programs <br /> • Programs transferred to the Sportsplex from other RFP facilities: <br /> o Lil Kickers <br /> o Lil Dunkers <br /> o Lil Cheer <br /> o Lil Sluggers <br /> o Futsol <br /> o Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball and Volleyball Leagues <br /> o Sports Schools/Academies <br /> o Gymnastics <br /> o Opportunities for turf and court programs similar to current partnership with UNC <br /> on swim clinics. <br /> Fitness Expansion <br /> • Cardio/Aerobics for Adults <br /> • Senior Programs <br /> • Specialty Weight area <br /> • Separates Workout styles <br /> • Family/Single User Change Rooms <br /> Field House Financial Summary <br /> • Board approved Field House appropriation is $3,750,000. <br /> • Sportsplex membership will grow from 6,000 to 8,000 (33%). Combined with new <br /> programming, Field House operations to generate $7,200,000 incremental revenues <br /> over the first six years. <br /> • By leveraging RFP staff/management resources, combined six year operating surplus <br /> of$3,754,000 will reimburse the appropriated costs. <br /> • Synergies with existing operations will facilitate the combined annual operating <br /> surpluses of$1.4 million, which can be re-invested in countywide wellness and <br /> recreation. <br /> John Stock, Sportsplex General Manager, introduced the company that will be building <br /> the Fieldhouse: TA Loving. <br /> Ken Redfoot, Architect, presented this portion of the PowerPoint, and reviewed the <br /> plans for the Field House. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if there will be spaces for bicycle parking. <br /> Ken Redfoot said the Hillsborough approval process has just begun, and more details <br /> will be incorporated going forward. He said bicycle parking can be accommodated. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if there is bicycle parking at the current facility. <br /> John Stock said no, and staff is investigating costs for bicycle parking. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked to find out if this is part of the Hillsborough guidelines, so <br /> that bicycle parking can be included. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the size of the basketball courts in the gymnasium could <br /> be given. <br />