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Project: This project allows for the acquisition of land for and the construction of a public outdoor . <br /> t� swimming pool for the citizens of Carrboro. <br /> Project Description: This project, situated on 12 PROJECT COST ESTIMATES <br /> acres, includes the development of three pools, a ELEMENTS ' FY"-20 FY2 -0I FY01-02 FY02-03 FY03-04 FYWS AND BEYOND TOTAL P ROJECT <br /> competition pool, wading pool and recreation pool, in ptanning/Arch/Eng $68,240 S163,775 S95,535 S327,550 <br /> Land(ROw $6001000 s6M.DW <br /> addition to surrounding decking,bathhouse amenities, Construction $3,275.501 $3,275,50 t <br /> office and associated areas. Equip/Furnishing $- <br /> Othcr $324,714 $324,714 <br /> Contingencies $327,550 S327,550 <br /> Define Problem: The vast expansion of aquatics in TOTAL $600.000 S63,240 S163,775 S4,023,300 S. s- S4,H5,315 <br /> the United States during the past decade places new <br /> demands on providers of facilities for athletics, physi FUNDING SOURCES <br /> REVENUE SOURCE FY49-20 FY2041 FY01-02 FY02-03 FY0344 FYU-05 AND BEYOND TOTAL PROJECT <br /> cat education and leisure services. Also, it is impera- Installment Financing S600,000 S600,000 <br /> tive that all citizens are provided the opportunity to GO Bond $69,140 S163,775 S4,023,300 $4,255,315 <br /> learn how to swim and access to a public pool is the Capital Reserves $- <br /> Intergovcrnmcntal Revenues $- <br /> best assurance of this life-saving skill. The Town's General Fund Operating Revenues S_ <br /> Recreation and Parks Master Plan call for one public hfiscettaneous s <br /> pool for 25,000 population. For that reason, this TOTAL FUNDING s600,000 S69,240 S163,773 S4,023,300 S- s- s4,ass�ls <br /> would be the only pool substantiated by this standard <br /> for the entire build-out of Carrboro's planning juris- ELEMENTS BU ErFY99-20 FY20-01 FY01-02 FY02-03 FY03- 4 FY04-03 AND BEYOND TOTAL PROJECT <br /> diction. Personnel Costs 597,433 S87,453 <br /> operating and Maintenance S13,000 Sig,000 <br /> — S- <br /> Those members of the community who are pool users Capita10u11nrs <br /> must now travel to the Triangle Sportsplex,near TOTAL OPERATING COSTS S- S- S103,453 S= S_ S105,453 <br /> Nct Operating Effect S- S $93,453 S- S- S93,453 <br /> Hillsborough or visit one of the two pools operated New Persottael ) 1.0 t.o <br /> by the Town of Chapel Hill or the Chapel Hill- <br /> Carrboro YMCA. There is a lot of competition for <br /> use in all pools within Orange County and present and accepted as a type of facility provided by public Recommended Solution: It is recommended that an <br /> conflicts at each facility. This could become a crucial park systems, its need and subsequent public view as outdoor swimming pool be funded. Although not the <br /> issue for Carrboro residents if denied access to a governmental responsibility is not likely to go away. best alternative (compared to an indoor, year-round <br /> Chapel Hill's public pools because of already over- facility), it is more economically feasible. <br /> crowded conditions. Certain collaborative efforts could be made with the.. Exploration with other governmental bodies should <br /> Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County,school systems take place to determine if there is willingness for a <br /> The University of North Carolina,.with its pool facili- or combination thereof. If funding were provided, joint venture and to perhaps increase the project to <br /> ties on campus and at the UNC Faculty/Staff Club, these avenues should be explored. Earlier discussion include an indoor, enclosed facility- <br /> serve a portion of this community need, but are with the private sector in regards*to a public-private <br /> restrictive since users must be affiliated with the venture has not been positive. This has mainly been Operating Impact: The Recreation Department <br /> University. It is reported that with all present swim for two reasons. The Triangle Sportsplex is consid- anticipates that the pool will need a total count of 8 (5 <br /> facilities are fully utilized. There is an immediate erect as depleting the market share for paid pool users people all times, 8 for shift changes)programmatic <br /> need for an additional facility at the present time. and if one were feasible, the most attractive location staff to operate the facility in the summer months. <br /> would be on the Raleigh-Durham side of the The Public Works Department will also need to hire a <br /> Project Alternatives: There always exists the alter Carrboro-Chapel Hill area. It is a private market certified pool technician to maintain the pools. <br /> native to not provide this type of recreation facility. analysis that has hindered this alternative. Anticipates operating expenses include chemicals and <br /> Because swimming pools are commonly recognized supplies associated with maintaining the pools. <br /> Capital Improvement Program .. Town of Carrboro Page 2 -7 <br />