DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 6
SUBJECT:
Public Private Partnership (P3): Development of Athletic Fields in connection with the Northwest Area Recreation Center in Council District 6
SUMMARY:
City staff will provide a briefing to the Economic & Community Development Council Committee on the Public Private Partnership (P3) initiative for the development of athletic fields in connection with the Northwest Area Recreation Center in Council District 6.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In 2011, City Council District 6 provided funds for a study of the need for a new Recreation Center in the northwest quadrant of San Antonio. This study revealed that interest exists for a new YMCA community center serving District 6 and the location at the corner of Potranco and Highway 151 was considered "very convenient" by 86% of the respondents. Additionally, the primary prospective member groups of a new recreation facility include families with children, aging baby-boomers and health seekers. The consultant recommended a recreation 37,000 square foot or larger facility with an indoor pool. Additionally due to the population of children, the YMCA felt that outdoor athletic fields were an essential component of the recreation center.
In preparation of the 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond Program, community meetings were held in each City Council District requesting priorities to be included on the ballot initiative. The bond committees recommended funding for a recreation center and a new branch library in Council District 6 to be included on the ballot. Both projects were partially funded through the Bond in anticipation of leveraged funding from other sources.
In May of 2012, voters approved the 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond Program, $3 million was designated for a project titled the Northwest Area Recreation Center in Council District 6 ...
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