HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Recreation_Tab 05 5/7/2019Proposed Recreation/Community
Center
The Village of Tequesta has been
gathering resident input on building a
new recreation/community center.
Although Council has not voted to move
forward with building the new center,
the Design Team has put
together preliminary information for
consideration.
Constitution Park and the recreation
programs provided by our Parks and
Recreation department are greatly
valued by Tequesta residents and are
outstanding community assets.
However, many residents have been
asking for more.
Needs Assessment
More includes, but is not limited to,
expanded programs for children and
adults, the capacity to accept more
Tequesta children into our summer
camps with a greater diversity of
activities and a facility that enables
offerings for our residents young and
senior to occur simultaneously.
And The Surveys Say...
Tequesta residents' greatest Benefits of a new recreation
m-N% recreation renter needs: center:
gymnasium/indoor courts Increase summer camp
multipurpose rooms attendance by over 50
gathering rooms Ability to have multiple
exercise room
programs simultaneously
within the center
Yoga room
Over a dozen projected new
program offerings
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide
the additional programs and services
our residents have requested due to the
limitations of our current recreation
building.
Input Received
The Tequesta community's desire and
need for a new and robust
recreation/community center has been
clearly communicated through resident
communications with the Parks and
Recreation staff and further confirmed
through resident completion and
submission of 700 surveys. 96% of the
resident survey's received to -date, have
responded in favor of a new
recreation/community center.
Remembrance Park vs.
Constitution Park
The North Seabrook property, otherwise
known as Remembrance Park, was
initially determined to be the best
location for the new recreation center.
This decision was made in advance of
the work done by the
recreation/community center Evaluation
Committee, Negotiation Committee and
current Design Team. While there was
strong resident support for the new
recreation center at Remembrance
Park, it became apparent to the Design
Team through resident conversations
that given a choice most would prefer
the recreation center to be located at
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Co'nstitution Park. The Design Team
has completed the re-evaluation and
made a presentation to the Village
Council that the proposed
recreation/community center be built at
Constitution Park thereby creating a
firecreation complex" in a single
location.
Outreach
There will be an opportunity for all
residents to learn more, ask questions
and provide additional input regarding
the recreation/community center at two
community wide open houses to be
held as follows:
o Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 5:00
PM to 8:00 PM at Village Hall in the
Council Chambers
o Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 9:00
AM to 12:00 PM at Village Hall in
the Council Chambers
Additionally, you can view the floor
plans and exterior renderings of the
center and speak with Parks and
Recreation staff at the current Parks
and Recreation building during normal
business hours, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday.
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FAQ's
Q1. What is the cost of the new recreation/community center?
Al. The total cost inclusive of the interior recreation equipment and furnishings is
projected by our architects to be $5,500,000.
Q2. Will building the recreation/community center require a tax increase?
A2. The Village's current revenue stream will enable the recreation/community
center to be built and operated with no increase in taxes.
Q3. When is the new recreation/community center expected to be completed?
A3. Upon completion of the Village's community center outreach and final approval
by the Village Council, we anticipate the recreation/community center to be
completed and open for resident use in the late spring of 2021.
Q4. Will construction result in the closure of Constitution Park?
A4. No. The new recreation/community center will be located in the northeast
corner of Constitution Park. The construction area will be fenced off. The rest of
Constitution Park will be open as usual.
05. What will happen to Parks and Recreation"s current program offerings?
A5. Program offerings will continue as normal until the demolition of the existing
building at the end of this year or early 2020. Parks and Recreation will look for
alternative space within the Village to provide as many of our current programs as
possible.
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