Aquatics Master Plan Update

Department of Park & Recreation

January 22, 2019

Locations

Potential Renovated PoolsAleyHarvestMinisaCollege HillOrchardMcAdams

Potential Water PlaygroundsEvergreenEdgemoorBostonHarrisonPlaneviewLinwood

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Aquatics Master Plan Timeline• 2011 – Aquatics programs and facilities put under review

• 10 of 12 pool facilities over 40 years old – many facing structural issues• Edgemoor pool closed due to structure failure

• 2012 – 2016 Public Engagement – Survey Results:• Focus on Neighborhood Pools, Improve Restrooms, Increased Amenities, Water Playgrounds, Scope of Operations

• 2017, February 21 - Aquatics Master Plan approved • Renovation of 3 swimming pools

• Conversion of 5 swimming pools to water playgrounds

• Creation of 2 additional water playgrounds

• 2018, May 8th – Design Services funds initiated for adopted plan

• 2018, June – Park Staff directed to look at additional aquatics options

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Aquatics Master Plan• Option 1

• 3 Rebuilt Regional Pools• 1 Updated Neighborhood Pool• 7 New Splash Pads

• Option 2• 1 Water Park• 1 Updated Neighborhood Pool• 9 New Splash Pads

• Option 3• 6 Updated Neighborhood Pools• 6 New Splash Pads

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Aquatics Master Plan5

• Operational Changes• Current open swim hours:

• 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 6 days a week.• 30 open swim hours a week per pool.

• New open swim hours: • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday – Friday• Noon – 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.

• 52 open swim hours a week per pool.• Current season:

• Memorial Day – First weekend in August for most locations.• New season:

• Memorial Day – Start of School, weekends only until Labor Day.

Scenario 36

• Pools: • Aley, College Hill, Harvest, McAdams, Minisa, Orchard

• Splash Pads: • Boston, Edgemoor, Evergreen, Harrison, Linwood,

Planeview• Estimated Cost Recovery: 60%• $625,089 Operational Cost of Pools• $249,696 Operational Cost of Splash Pads• 312 Open Swim Hours per Week

Scenario 3A Basic7

Total CIP Cost: $12,888,000Design $1,200,000Aley Pool $900,000 Boston Splash Pad $865,000College Hill Pool $1,688,000Edgemoor Splash Pad $865,000 Evergreen Splash Pad $865,000Harrison Splash Pad $865,000 Harvest Pool $1,090,000Linwood Splash Pad $865,000McAdams Pool $890,000Minisa Pool $965,000Orchard Pool $965,000Planeview Splash Pad $865,000

Scenario 3B EnhancedTotal CIP Cost: $16,428,000 Design $1,200,000Aley Pool $1,260,000 Boston Splash Pad $865,000 College Hill Pool $1,688,000 Edgemoor Splash Pad $865,000 Evergreen Splash Pad $865,000 Harrison Splash Pad $865,000 Harvest Pool $1,870,000 Linwood Splash Pad $865,000 McAdams Pool $1,865,000 Minisa Pool $1,940,000 Orchard Pool $1,415,000 Planeview Splash Pad $865,000

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Scenario 39

Total Operating Cost: Year 2 – All Facilities Operational $874,785Aley Pool $104,181Boston Splash Pad $20,808College Hill Pool $104,181Edgemoor Splash Pad $20,808Evergreen Splash Pad $20,808Harrison Splash Pad $20,808Harvest Pool $104,181Linwood Splash Pad $20,808McAdams Pool $104,181Minisa Pool $104,181Orchard Pool $104,181Planeview Splash Pad $20,808Existing Splash Pads $124,848

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AssessmentCommon Conditions• Common configurations: L-shaped

lap pool + wading pool• Pool structures in fair condition• Outdated filter system• Old piping- at least some of which

is original (copper and cast iron)• Dated perimeter gutter blocks• Lacking shallow water/zero-depth

and play structures• Bathhouse structure in fair

condition- but dated and in need of re-freshening

• Entry is dated with gender-split entry (families must split through gender specific bathrooms to enter)

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Assessment

Existing Filters – Diatomaceous Earth (DE)• Current filter systems at Orchard, Minisa, McAdams, Aley, and

Harvest.• Constructed in the 1960s and 1970s.• Filters by coating elements with diatomateous earth (DE) powder

material

Issues• Filters are old (original), on the smaller side and located recessed

in pits.• Requires frequent backwashing (cleaning). Staff reports

backwashing at least once a day.• Labor intensive- estimated 1 ½ hours to backwash each filter and

consumes water- staff estimates 6,000 gallons for backwashing each filter, and 42,000 gallons used in a day for all pools. Equates to approximately 3,800,000 gallons for a season

• DE is a respiratory irritant that can cause lung damage with long term exposure. Staff must wear respirators when handling.

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Assessment – Potential FiltersMost common types

• Pressure sand filters• Regenerative media

Pressure Sand (included in current budgeting)• Typically filters at 20 to 30 micron level• Easy to operate and maintain• Inexpensive and effective

Regenerative Media (alternate option)• Enhanced filtration – down to smaller

particulate level - 1 to 6 microns • Small footprint• More expensive and complex• More maintenance

Pressure Sand Filters

Regenerative Media

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Assessment - Orchard Pool and Minisa

• Pool structure fair condition• Outdated filter system• Old piping- at least some is original

from 1970’s (copper and cast iron), although likely that copper has been replaced.

• Dated perimeter gutter blocks• Missing shallow water/zero-depth• Bathhouse structure in fair condition• Open screen roof at dressing

rooms- rusting screen and damaging wood beams

• Entry is dated with gender-split entry (families must split through gender specific bathrooms to enter)

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Potential Improvements

Basic Renovations:• Replace filter system and chemical

treatment systems• Replace pool piping• Replace pool deck and fence• Replace pool perimeter coping with

grating• Repair open bathhouse roof• Repaint pool

Approx. $875,000

Potential Enhancements• Ramped entry into pool• Climbing wall• Water slide

Approx. $450,000

Total: $1,320,000

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Potential Improvements- Enhanced

Basic Renovations:• Replace filter system and chemical

treatment systems• Replace pool piping• Replace pool deck and fence• Replace pool perimeter coping with

grating• Repair open bathhouse roof• Repaint pool

Approx. $875,000

Potential Enhancements• Zero-depth entry with spray features• Toddler slide• Water basketball & volleyball• Water slide• Shade covers for structures• Climbing wall

Approx. $975,000Total: $1,850,000

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Assessment - McAdams Pool

• Pool structure fair condition• Outdated filter system• Old piping- at least some is

original from 1968 (copper and cast iron). Although likely that copper has been replaced.

• Dated perimeter gutter blocks• Missing shallow and

water/zero-depth• Missing play features • Bathhouse structure in fair, but

could benefit from improved appearance to make more inviting

• Interesting site and building features, interesting history

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McAdams Pool 24

McAdams Pool – Competition Pool OptionPotential Improvements

Basic Renovations:• Replace filter system and chemical

treatment systems• Replace pool piping• Replace pool deck and fence• Replace pool perimeter coping with

grating• Repaint pool

Approx. $800,000

Potential Enhancements• $100K allowance for bathhouse

improvements• ADA Steps & Lift• Spray Ground• Wet deck with play structure & dumping

bucket• Climbing wall

Approx. $925,000Total: $1,725,000

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McAdams Pool – Play Pool OptionBasic Renovations:

• Replace filter system and chemical treatment systems

• Replace pool piping• Replace pool deck and

fence• Replace pool perimeter

coping with grating• Repaint pool

Approx. $800,000

Potential Enhancements• $100K allowance for

bathhouse improvements• Zero-depth entry with spray

features• Toddler slide• Water basketball &

volleyball• Water slide• Shade covers for structures• Climbing wall

Approx. $975,000Total: $1,775,000

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Assessment - Aley Pool

• Pool structure fair condition• Outdated filter system• Old piping- at least some is original from

1968 (copper and cast iron), although likely that copper has been replaced.

• Dated perimeter gutter blocks• Wading pool too close to diving/deep water• Preserve slides and diving• Missing shallow water/zero-depth• Bathhouse structure in fair, but poor

appearance in brick at front• Entry is dated with gender-split entry

(families must split through gender specific bathrooms to enter)

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Potential Improvements

Basic Renovations:• Replace filter system and

chemical treatment systems• Replace pool piping• Replace pool deck and fence• Replace pool perimeter coping

with grating• Repaint pool

Approx. $810,000

Potential Enhancements• New wading pool/spray ground

with spray/play features• New stairs into main pool• Climbing wall• Floatables

Approx. $360,000Total: $1,170,000

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Assessment - Harvest Pool• Pool structure fair condition• Outdated filter system• Old piping- at least some is

original from 1962 (piping material is unknown).

• Perimeter grating has worn• Missing shallow and

water/zero-depth• Has deck top water slide and

diving, but no other play features

• Bathhouse is new• Filter building is old and small-

will not likely house a new filter system

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Potential Improvements- Enhanced

Basic Renovations:• Replace filter system and

chemical treatment systems• Replace pool piping• Replace a portion of the pool

deck • Replace pool perimeter coping

with grating• Repaint pool• Construct a new filter building

Approx. $1,000,000

Potential Enhancements• Zero-depth with ADA ramp• Water Play Structure• Current Channel• Drop Slide• Floatables

Approx. $ 780,000Total: $1,780,000

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Scenario Cost Comparisons

Scenario AmountScenario 3: Annual Average Net Loss $577,000Status Quo System: Annual Net Loss $435,000Increase in Net Loss $142,000

Annual Debt Service Savings: Scenario 3B $340,000

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Adjusted CIP Timeline

2018-2027 Adopted CIP Scenario 3B2018 $1,025,000 $1,200,0002019 $2,325,000 $5,190,0002020 $5,025,000 $10,038,0002021 $5,800,000 02022 $1,075,000 02023 $5,575,000 02024 $1,175,000 02025 0 02026 0 02027 0 0Total $22,000,000 $16,428,000

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Department of Park & Recreation

Aquatics Master Plan