An Introduction to the SCCScarsdale Community CenterScarsdale Community Center

““Building the Future Today”Building the Future Today”

Our Objective

A New Scarsdale Institution

• Programs for All Ages• Housed in a New Facility• Build on Successes of Library and Outdoor Pool

= Enrich Life in the Community

Agenda

Site Selection

Facility Design

Programs

Management

Finances

Site Selection

9 Potential Sites Were Evaluated

HIGH SCHOOL

1. Under new gym In footprint of new gym

2. Behind gym Up the hill toward Post Rd.

3. Scout field expansion

Between tennis courts & Scout field

SHS PROXIMITY

4. Harwood Between Library & Dean field

DOWNTOWN 5. Christie Place Former parking lot

6. Freightway Parking garage

MIDDLE SCHOOL

7. Far side of school

Flat area (soccer field)

OUTDOOR POOL AREA

8. Leaf Transfer site

By Crossway field & Mamaroneck Rd

9. Bushin property Behind diving pool

7 Criteria Used to Rate SitesIndicates KEY Criteria

Impact on FINANCES Construction costs

Operating costs

Impact on USERS Convenient location

Impact on ACCESS Parking availability

Traffic volume

Impact on NEIGHBORHOODS Traffic patterns

Impact on FACILITY Space, expandability

Impact on OPEN LAND Protect playing fields

Impact on ENVIRONMENT Water table, trees

Overall Site Ratings

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

OVERALL SITE RATINGS

1-SHS under new gym [3.8] 2-SHS behind gym [4.0] 3-Scout field extension[4.1] 4-Harwood [4.6] 5-Christie Place [4.1] 6-Freight-way [4.2] 7-SMS [3.3] 8-Leaf Transfer[5.6] 9-Bushin by outdoor pool

Recommended Site: Bushin Property

Outdoor pool adjacency:

• 5th and 6th pool to ease overcrowding

• More swim instruction & other summer programs

• Co-location enables resource-sharing, savings

• Scored high on all 7 site-selection criteria

• Space not earmarked for a playing field

• Large enough for a 20,000 sq. ft. footprint

• Access to outdoor pool parking (under-utilized Fall through Spring)

Facility Design

Space Allocation

Aquatic37%

Common35%

Multi-Purpose

23%

Fitness Equipment

5%

Footprint = 20,000 Sq. Ft.Total Area = 29,800 Sq. Ft.

• Space for 6 simultaneously scheduled classes (opens up for larger space for concerts, large meetings)

• Raised platform to serve as “stage” (for public assemblies, parties and dances)

• Soundproofed aerobics room with shock-proofed floor

Multi-Purpose Community Area

•Main Pool - 8 lanes, 25 yards long, 4 to 8 feet deep

•Deep-water diving “L” - off the deep end of the pool (20 x 30 feet, 12 ft. deep)

•Shallow, warm-water pool - 20 x 40 feet

•Indoor-outdoor technology so pools can open to outdoor pool in summer

Aquatic Area

• Treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and other aerobic equipment

• Nautilus stations and other weight-training machines

Fitness Equipment Area

• Locker rooms

• Offices and administrative space

• Small kitchen

• Vending machines

• Child-care room

• Rest rooms

Common Shared Facilities

Programs

• Basis

– Study of 55 recreational facilities located around the U.S.

• Detailed telephone calls

• On-site visits

• Review of informational materials

Research Findings

• Most successful facilities offer pools that meet needs of different user groups at the same time

(Seniors, disabled, and preschool children prefer shallow, warm pools)

• There is a substantial market in swim classes for preschool and school-aged children

• Pools in school buildings tend to be more school-oriented and less community-oriented

• Recently built pools adopt a community center model, offering a variety of “wet and dry” activities appealing to a broad array of users

Research Findings

Potential Programs and Activities

• Aerobic,Exercise,Dance, Yoga

• Birthday Parties• Meetings & Classes• Drama & Fine Arts• Kitchen for Parties &

Cooking Classes

• H.S Plus

• Children• Adults/Seniors• All Ages• All Ages

Multi-Purpose Space:

Potential Programs and Activities

Youth Swim Instruction 6-18

Main Pool:

Masters Swim Program Adults

Family Recreational Swim Families

Adult Lap Swimming 18 plus

Youth Swim Parties Pre-school-H.S.

H.S. Swim Teams H.S.

Scarsdale Swim Teams 6-18

Potential Programs and Activities

Pre-school Swim Instruction

0-6

Warm Water Pool:

Water Aerobic Classes Adults/Seniors/Disabled

Therapeutic Programs Adults/Seniors/Disabled

Potential Programs and Activities

Life Saving/Water Safety H.S. plus

Diving “L”; Deep Water:

Scuba Certification H.S. plus

Water Polo H.S. plus

Diving Any Age

Potential Programs and Activities

Aerobic Equipment H.S. plus

Fitness Equipment Center:

Nautilus Equipment H.S. plus

Free Weights H.S. plus

Management

• Management of the more successful community centers were characterized by their

- devotion to programming

- community-oriented nature

- entrepreneurial spirit

• Complex programming opportunities have best been exploited by

- entrepreneurial persons

- incentivized as in the private sector

Background

• Form a non-profit community organization to manage the SCC

- Management would be pursuant to an agreement with and subject to limitations imposed by the Village.

- The model for the management is the Scarsdale Library

Recommendations

SCC Finances

• Thomas Group concluded that the

facility cost estimate should be

increased 7.5% from $7.9 M to $8.5 M

• Village staff report: acceptable risk is

$360,000 per year

Validation

• Changes from the original projections – 14% increase in membership rates

– 7.5% increase in projected construction costs

– 25% discount in membership rate for seniors

• The result is – projections with lower risk

– projections reflect Village staff and consultant comments

Projection Modifications

Membership Income

62%Add'l Pool

Income9%

Program & Misc Income

29%

Operating Revenue = $1,365,000

Membership = $854,000Program Income = $391,000Add’l Income = $120,000

Operating Revenue $1,365,000

Operating Expense 720,000

Interest Income (32,000)

Interest Expense 218,000

Net Cash Flow $459,000

First Year Cash Flow

• Reserve balance grows from $459,000 after year one to $1.6 million after fifth year of operation

• Result - a significant cushion protects against the need for taxpayer support

Reserve Cushion

• Assume:

– Only 75% of the projected membership is achieved

– Only 50% of the projected income from aquatic and other programs is realized

– No attempt is made to curtail expenses

• Average annual "at risk" position for this scenario = $170,000 thru year five

Sensitivity of Reserve Cushion to Projection Shortfall

• The Subscription Program: the Committee seeks 1,200 members to commit to membership for three years and to prepay the third year.

• 1,200 members will result in committed income of $1.9 million with $640,000 cash collected.

Further Risk Mitigation

If this level of commitment can be achieved, we believe community support for the proposed SCC will be demonstrated and the risk of any taxpayer support ever being necessary will be negligible.

Further Risk Mitigation

Membership Campaign Theme

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