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Recommendation for Township Committee Action

(Required as per Resolution #040035) This summary page must be included with all recommendations to the Township Committee. (Instructions for completing each item are included with the form.)

Attach additional information as needed. E-mail to the Municipal Clerk for scheduling before the Township Committee: [email protected].

Date:

25 January 05

Body:

Bernards Township Pool Commission & Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Pool

Goal: (State the organization’s goal that is being addressed with this recommendation)

To meet our goal of providing the highest quality facility for our membership, we recommend approval of this plan for the new water play area at Pleasant Valley Pool

Purpose: (State the intention of this recommendation and how it is expected to achieve meeting the stated goal)

In 2001 the Pool Commission developed a Strategic Plan based on assessing the future needs of the membership compared to existing pool facilities. The first phase involved purchase and construction of a serpentine slide that was completed in 2003. The proposal represents the second phase that covers plans for the renovation of the water play area at Pleasant Valley Pool.

Proposal Summary: (Summarize what and how any new, changed, or existing regulations, programs, or activities will be affected by the recommended action. Provide sketches, drawings, or other materials as needed. Include the names of any staff members, consultants and legal counsel who reviewed and supported this work)

The Pool Commission has identified a need by the membership to replace and expand the shallow water area of the pool complex. The new equipment represents upgrade from existing equipment and will address future aquatic needs of the membership. The plans call for spending approximately $500,000 on the project. The Commission will demonstrate their ability to re-pay the Township within 7-year window for the project’s cost.

Impact Analysis Result: (Attach copy) (Provide an analysis of the proposal which includes and demonstrates how the proposal meets the stated goal along with the benefits or impact on residents and/or community identified)

As in the past all of the pool improvement and operational costs have been taxpayer neutral. The Commission will present a financial plan demonstrating the ability to continue this successful relationship with the Township and Commission. The Pool Commission needs to borrow, on a short term basis the funds necessary for the project The Commission will work with the Finance Department to develop a payment schedule retiring the debt in a period of time that has both the Township’s and the Commission’s best financial interest.

Prior Public Reviews: (Provide any dates when public meetings were held to develop, solicit comments or present the proposal by the relevant body)

The plans of the new water play area have been the topic of discussions of the monthly Pool Commission meetings for 18 months. The Commission recommends to the Township Committee the project begins in 2005.

Stephen A. Woolford, Chairman, Pool Commission Chairperson/Department Head

The Bernards Township Pool Commission’s

Water Play Area Renovation Proposal

25 January 05

The Bernards Township Pool Commission’sWater Play Area Renovation Proposal

• In 1997 the Commission contracted for the creation of the Training Pool. The pool was built to alleviate the over crowding the the shallow area of the main pool.

• The Training Pool allowed us to have a dedicated teaching area for the membership

• It complimented the vision of the Commission for future growth of the facility.


• In 2001 the Pool Commission developed a Strategic Plan based on an assessment membership needs

• The Pool Commission created a 10-year financial plan to meet the needs of the Strategic Plan

• The plan is conservative in nature and reflects the pool’s history of being taxpayer neutral

• The Financial Plan will be presented in detail by Don Wadsworth, the Commission’s Finance Chair.


• The first phase of the plan began in 2003 with the purchase and installation of a serpentine slide ($80,000 paid with funds from the pool’s cash balance reserves)

• The second phase of the Strategic Plan focuses on the water play area of the pool.

• Visits to numerous municipal aquatic facilities, commercial sites and discussions with equipment representatives were all used to develop a plan to replace the 20+ year old equipment at the pool known as “Splash”


• Site plan of splash


• We have divided the project into three areas:– The baby pool/water trough– The spray dome of water– The Rain Forest (capped off in 1998)


– Baby Pool/Water Trough• Elimination of trough and water walk area to change the

use of the area for a more user friendly atmosphere


– Baby Pool/Water Trough Area



•Replacement of the water spray dome.

The unit is in bowl type pool approximately 8” deep. The new feature has a soft surface floor to meet safety guidelines

The unit has four levels, is modular in design to allow for future changes in water features

The footprint of the new unit fits within the footprint of the water spray dome.



• The Rain Forest Area was capped off in 1998

• This area will have individual water play units/features focused on the young member and family interaction


• Site plan of splash


Rain Forest Area


• Landscaping & Food Kiosk– Pathways will be created through existing

landscaped area allowing for sitting islands shaded by trees. These pathways will help with the flow of traffic to the water slide

– A food kiosk area (vending machine or stand alone food cart) to be created to serve those members using this part of the pool complex.


• The financial plan for the project will be now be presented by Don Wadsworth, the Pool Commission’s Finance Chair

– Please refer to your excel spread sheet for details

From: BRUCE MCARTHUR Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:10 AM To: DENISE SZABO; PETER WRIGHT Subject: Water Play Area 7-Year Financial Plan 011105.xls

Water Play Area 7-Year Financi...

Denise: Attached is the Pool Commission's plan for the water play area. I have met with Peter Wright, reviewed and edited some numbers, and present them to you and TC as attached. I have made the numbers more conservative. I see no reason that the Pool Commission cannot meet the requirements to reimburse the Township (or payoff debt incurred) for the $500,000 new water play area. These numbers will be revisited every year. If the Pool experiences a good weather year without major repairs needed, we predict higher cash returned to the Township's cash position. In that case, future years' membership cost increases can be tempered. If the adverse occurs (lower revenues, major repairs needed, higher percentage of budget expended), membership rate increases may have to be implemented to get back on track. The plan currently envisions a 3% annual increase in operational budget, a 1.5% annual increase in revenues, and a 3.5% interest rate on the "borrowed" amount for the play area. Bruce McArthur, CFO

Projected ResponsibilitiesFY 2002 FY2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014

Existing DebtOriginal Bond Payments 443.23$ 426.27$ 409.31$ 392.34$ 375.38$ 358.42$ 341.45$ 324.49$ 307.53$ 290.56$

Water Play AreaPrinciple Payment 40,235.00$ Interest Payment 1,267.40$

Cost overrun for tile work on main tank per resurfacingproject 1999

New Training Tank for 1998Total Cost of Project

425,000.00$ Down Payment for Bond Anticipation NotePrinciple Payment 57,678.57$ 57,678.57$ 57,678.57$ 36,676.25$ Interest 6,605.93$ 3,800.83$ 1,415.32$ 550.14$ Capital - Furniture 3,333.33$ -$ Main Tank Pool Resurfacing 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 20,000.00$

Water Play Area Principal Balance 475,000.00$ 407,142.86$ 339,285.71$ 271,428.57$ 203,571.43$ 135,714.29$ 67,857.14$ Annual Principal Payment 25,000.00$ 67,857.14$ 67,857.14$ 67,857.14$ 67,857.14$ 67,857.14$ 67,857.14$ 67,857.14$ Annual Interest Payment on Principal Balance 16,625.00$ 14,250.00$ 11,875.00$ 9,500.00$ 7,125.00$ 4,750.00$ 2,375.00$

Water Slide 85,000.00$

Total Projected Debt 106,230.13$ 146,905.67$ 72,836.53$ 72,618.73$ 94,857.52$ 92,465.56$ 90,073.59$ 87,681.63$ 85,289.67$ 92,897.70$ 70,232.14$ Operational Budget 335,281.83$ 337,240.11$ 332,736.43$ 365,000.00$ 375,950.00$ 387,228.50$ 398,845.36$ 410,810.72$ 423,135.04$ 435,829.09$ 448,903.96$ 413,000.00$ 418,000.00$

Total Responsibilities 441,511.96$ 484,145.78$ 405,572.96$ 437,618.73$ 470,807.52$ 479,694.06$ 488,918.95$ 498,492.35$ 508,424.71$ 528,726.79$ 519,136.10$ 413,000.00$ 390,000.00$

Anticipated Revenues 457,187.25$ 465,508.00$ 451,892.50$ 465,000.00$ 471,975.00$ 479,054.63$ 486,240.44$ 493,534.05$ 500,937.06$ 508,451.12$ 516,077.88$ 465,000.00$ 465,000.00$

FY Cash Fund Balance 15,675.29$ (18,637.78)$ 46,319.54$ 27,381.27$ 1,167.48$ (639.44)$ (2,678.50)$ (4,958.30)$ (7,487.65)$ (20,275.67)$ (3,058.22)$ 52,000.00$ 75,000.00$

Carry over Cash Fund Bal. 47,105.63$ 62,780.92$ 44,143.14$ 90,462.68$ 117,843.95$ 119,011.43$ 118,371.99$ 115,693.49$ 110,735.19$ 110,778.19$ 90,502.51$ 87,444.30$ 139,444.30$

Net 62,780.92$ 44,143.14$ 90,462.68$ 117,843.95$ 119,011.43$ 118,371.99$ 115,693.49$ 110,735.19$ 110,778.19$ 90,502.51$ 87,444.30$ 139,444.30$ 214,444.30$

Proposed 10 year financial plan for Pleasant Valley Pool.

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