Objective

To develop and operate a successful, sustainable, community recreational facility without creating yet another tax burden on the citizens of Kirkland. 

“Y” not look at another Option?

The YMCA has 100 years experience building and operating beautiful, vibrant facilities at a far more reasonable cost and without a permanent tax bill.

“Y” not look at another Option?

YMCA Sq Ft Cost Community Funds

Stanwood 48,000 $23M $17M

Sumner 110,000 $35M $16.4M

Hazelwood 85,000 $22M $12M

Gig Harbor 74,765 $24M $16M

Prop 1 – It doesn’t end when the ARC is paid for …. It’s forever!

Home Value Annual Prop Tax Tax Paid Over 30 Years  at $0.25 at $0.75 at $0.25 at $.75

$250,000 $62.50 $187.50 $1,875.00 $5,625.00 $500,000 $125.00 $375.00 $3,750.00 $11,250.00 $750,000 $187.50 $562.50 $5,625.00 $16,875.00

$1,500,000 $375.00 $1,125.00 $11,250.00 $33,750.00 $3,000,000 $750.00 $2,250.00 $22,500.00 $67,500.00

Your cost over 30 years ….

Cost of ARC unknownCost of use unknown but …

Daily use fee for the ARC may be about $4 per day per person. This means ….

Kirkland ARC - $4.00 per visit

  Per

Day Per Month

Per Year

Individual $4.00 $120.00 $1,440.00

Family of 4 $16.00 $480.00 $5,760.00

Then add Property Tax Each Year of $125 to $375 for a $500K house. Over 30 years – the cost could range from $3750 to 11,250

The Alternative

YMCA has a sliding scale based, but the max is:  Per Day Per Month

1x Fee

Adult $57.00 $100.00

Family of 4 $130.00 $150.00

No annual membership fee or tax  

Unlimited use - free classes, pools, etc.

No tax burden to the citizens  

100 years of experience in building and operations

The proposed tax on the citizens of Kirkland is unnecessary when the YMCA will provide a world class facility at no burden to the tax payer. 

The YMCA is the premier developer of community recreation facilities in the United States, with a 130 year track record of success of unequaled contribution to the communities they serve.

“Y” not get a proposal from the Y?

The closing of a local high school pool has inspired interest in researching not only the high school pool replacement, but also, enhancing the fitness and wellness opportunities in Kirkland. 

The Stanwood/Camano YMCA, now under construction, was  also inspired by the closing of their pool.  Their facility, their process and their project, is included in these project examples.

Kirkland isn’t the only City that has lost their HS Swim Pool

Stanwood YMCAReplaces HS & Community Pool

Under Development (opens June, 2016) 48,000 Sq Ft, Cost approx $23M Including land YMCA Owned and Operated Community participation Approx $17M

Three pools including competition Lap pool for High School use.

Stanwood YMCA (Rendering)

Since the first YMCA in Tacoma in 1977 the YMCA branches in this association "do not charge any additional fees for their services and programs which has been a very successful model for them." Exceptions are professional dance class instruction.

See membership Info and fees under addendum (Resources).

YMCA PIERCE/KITSAP COUNTY ASSN

Largest YMCA in the State – Opened 2015 110,000 Sq Ft, Cost $35M Wholly owned and operated by the YMCA Community Participation $16.4M Land donated by City

Gordon Family YMCASumner, WA

85,000 Sq Ft - $22M Owned and Operated by YMCA Community Participation approx $12M Land Acquisition by Special Agreement with City

Haselwood YMCA Silverdale, WA

Gig Harbor YMCA

74,765 Sq Ft - $24M Owned and operated by YMCA Community participation Approx $16M Land purchased by YMCA

YMCA Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor YMCA

Gig Harbor YMCA

Four recent, relevant development examples were chosen, three from  YMCA/Pierce/Kitsap Association, and one, Stanwood/Camano, now under construction, from YMCA Snohomish County Association.  All of these examples were developed, owned and operated by the YMCA.

YMCA Branches are organized into associations by county. Kirkland would be within Greater Seattle YMCA Assoc.

covering King County. Greater Seattle Association YMCA Branches include the

majority of classes and programs without class fees. Swimming lessons are the exception at low fees from $48 to $78 for 8 lessons. Other pool use and programs are ‘no charge’.

Research Notes

This information was gathered  from direct sources which are noted in the supporting attachments and links.

Branch and Association administrators and executives provided additional information and membership analysis. Additional information is available to the public at the YMCA and branch websites.

Source Notes

Inspiration: High School Team Pool closed:  They used/-community-fitness center pool which closed abruptly. 

http://ymca-snoco.org/locations/stanwoodcamano/initiative_history.ashx?p=1310[ymca-snoco.org]

Stanwood Camano broke ground 6-27-2015/  11 month construction/ Scheduled opening, Summer 2016.

SCI history and news links on this site provides insight into the process, includes current funding info, development and collaboration information. 

http://www.ci.stanwood.wa.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/mayorcouncil/page/924/4_ymca_final_version.pdf[ci.stanwood.wa.us]

Stanwood-Camano Initiative – History http://www.ymca-snoco.org/locations/stanwoodcamano/initiative_history.ashx?p=1310

   

Add’l Info on Stanwood

Additional DetailYMCA Sumner, WA

gordon-family-ymca[bcradesign.com] Sumner:    THIS IS THE LARGEST YMCA IN THE STATE Opened 9-2015-  110,000 Sq.Ft. $35 Mil.  Wholly Owned and operated by YMCA/ Community participation

$16.4 Mil. Land donated by City:

http://clubandresortbusiness.com/2013/09/17/sumner-wash-meadows-golf-links-sold-53m[clubandresortbusiness.com]/

Architects Interior and Exterior Project Photos Display: http://www.bcradesign.com/projects/gordon-family-ymca[bcradesign.co

m]

Additional DetailHaselwood/Silverdale, WA

haselwood-ymca[bcradesign.com]Silverdale85,000 Sq.Ft.Approx. $22 Mil.Owned and Operated by YMCA/  Community participation  Approx. $12 Mil.Land Acquisition by special agreement with Cityhttp://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local-news/agreement-paves-way-for-new-ymca-in-silverdale[kitsapsun.com]Architects Interior and Exterior Project Photo Display:   http://www.bcradesign.com/projects/haselwood-ymca[bcradesign.com]

Additional DetailGig Harbor, WA

gig-harbor-ymca[bcradesign.com]74,765 Sq.Ft$24 Mil.Owned and Operated by YMCA/ Community participation Approx. $16 Mil.Land Purchased by YMCAArchitects Interior and Exterior Project Photo Display:http://www.bcradesign.com/projects/gig-harbor-ymca[bcradesign.com]

Community Involvement