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An Introduction to the SCC : An Introduction to the SCC Scarsdale Community Center “Building the Future Today”


Our Objective : 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 : Agenda Site Selection Facility Design Programs Management Finances


Site Selection : Site Selection


9 Potential Sites Were Evaluated : 9 Potential Sites Were Evaluated


7 Criteria Used to Rate SitesIndicates KEY Criteria : 7 Criteria Used to Rate Sites Indicates KEY Criteria


Overall Site Ratings : Overall Site Ratings


Recommended Site: Bushin Property : 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 : Facility Design


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


Multi-Purpose Community Area : 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


Aquatic 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


Fitness Equipment Area : Treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and other aerobic equipment Nautilus stations and other weight-training machines Fitness Equipment Area


Common Shared Facilities : Locker rooms Offices and administrative space Small kitchen Vending machines Child-care room Rest rooms Common Shared Facilities


Programs : Programs


Research Findings : Basis Study of 55 recreational facilities located around the U.S. Detailed telephone calls On-site visits Review of informational materials Research Findings


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 : 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 : Potential Programs and Activities Main Pool:


Potential Programs and Activities : Potential Programs and Activities Warm Water Pool:


Potential Programs and Activities : Potential Programs and Activities Diving “L”; Deep Water:


Potential Programs and Activities : Potential Programs and Activities Fitness Equipment Center:


Management : Management


Background : 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


Recommendations : 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 : SCC Finances


Validation : 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


Projection Modifications : 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


Operating Revenue = $1,365,000 : Operating Revenue = $1,365,000 Membership = $854,000 Program Income = $391,000 Add’l Income = $120,000


First Year Cash Flow : 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 Cushion : 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


Sensitivity of Reserve Cushion to Projection Shortfall : 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


Further Risk Mitigation : 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


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


Slide35 : Membership Campaign Theme Give a Gift To Your Community Become a Founding Member of the Scarsdale Community Center and help make it a reality in 2004!! Join on line: www.scarsdalecommunitycenter.org