Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Request from McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to Reallocate $167,092 from Project #14-09 and $25,806 from PK7102 to be used for Improvements to the Apex Centre
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2017
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Parks and Recreation Department
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director, Parks and Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• McKinney Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the MCDC Board to approve reallocation of total unused funds from Project 14-09/PK7102 (Apex Centre construction and professional services), totaling $192,898 to be used for improvements to the Apex Centre.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In 2014, the McKinney Community Development Corporation approved funding for the Apex Centre, Project 14-09.
• In September, 2017, the Apex Centre project was closed out by the City’s Finance Department due to substantial completion of the facility, returning unused funds totaling $192,898 to MCDC.
• Since opening in March, 2017, more than 5,200 family and individual memberships to the Apex Centre have been sold.
• That number translates into approximately 18,000 unique customers and 60,000 visits on a monthly basis.
• The growth experienced has revealed operational and physical enhancement opportunities to remain competitive in the market, responsive to member input and achieve the goal of operating as a self-sufficient, cost-neutral community asset.
• Improvements included have been identified through programming activities and customer feedback over the past six months.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Unused funds remaining at close-out of the Apex Centre Project totaled $192,898 ($167,092/4B-14-09; $25,806/PK7102).
• Parks and Recreation staff have identified a need for improvements that total approximately $179,000.
• Improvements proposed include:
• Remove glass partition wall and move lockers in workout room: $15,000
• Add mirrors in workout area: $5,000
• Add ceiling fans on Level 3: $42,000
• Window blinds in group exercise studio: $3,000
• Drinking fountain on Level 3: $11,000
• HVAC system expansion: $30,000
• Additional badge readers: $18,000
• Conversion of storage space to office space: $55,000
Supporting Materials:
• Letter from Michael Kowski, Director, McKinney Parks and Recreation Department