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Home My WebLink About7B - Spruce Pool RenovationDO NOT REMOVE - PRAB File Mater~al pARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT October 11, 2000 `~~ MEMORANDUM ~,~,. To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From: Chris Dropinski, Director Linda Kotowski, Recreation Superintendent ~ Ken Ramsey, Pazks Planning and Consuuction Superintendent ~ Bill Boyes, Facilities and Asset Manager Tom Kramer, Recreation Adminisuator RE: Spruce Pool Renovation PURPOSE: To provide the Pazks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) a summary of actions that have taken place regazding repairs to Sproce Pool and to present a proposed renovation plan Staff requests that PRAB identify any concems with moving forwazd on this project BACKGROUND: Spruce Pool was built in 1923 as the "Hygienic Swimming Pool" and deeded to the City in 1945. A pool improvement project circa 1962 included adding the bathhouse and some deck area A major renovation was accomplished in 1985-86. The lower portion of the pool shell is ~^ original and is currently 77 yeazs old As part of the .25 cent sales tax passed in 1995, funding ~- became availabie to address the deferred maintenance backlog for aging Parks and Recreation facilities In the fall of 1996, the City contracted with Bazker, Rinker, Seacat and Partners Architects, P C. (BRS) to conduct a feasibility study of the North and South recrearion centers, Spruce and Scott Carpenter Pools, and Salberg Shelter Building As part of the study, BRS reviewed current City documents including buildmg plans, site plans, renovation plans, maps and surveys, and previous studies. Additionally, structural, mechanical, and electrical engmeers, as well as swimming pool consultants were contracted to examine the facilities. BRS also interviewed key staff members and held several meetings, both with special interest groups and citizens in general From all of this information, BRS developed an existing conditions report and identified issues, options and recommendations for the facilities studied. The options identified by BRS were intended to illustrate possibilities that ranged from refurbishing the existing structure to a renovation that addresses unmet needs The recreation facilities were prioritized based on the conditions at the rime the study was conducted, with the South Boulder Recreation Center (SBRC) being the first to be renovated due in lazge part to significant leaks in the roof and pool. Due to the amount of funding available at that rime, there were only a few enhancements accomplished at SBRC, the most significant being the addition of an elevator and a ramp access to the swimmmg pool. The renovation was completed in 1998 As PRAB is aware, the North Boulder Recreauon Center (NBRC) was the ne~ facility needing attention. Both SBRC and NBRC were built with Chester pools which ue an aluminum shell with a ~,,.,, life expectancy of 15 yeazs By installing a vinyl liner, we were able to extend the life of the pools L,,, well beyond 15 yeazs (NBRC and SBRC were opened in late 1973 and early 1974 respectrvely ) However, the structural integrity of the pool shells was failing, thus NBRC became the next priority At the rime the decision was made in May of 1999 to pursue the NBRC renovatioq Spruce Pool was '"'~* functioning properiy and was estimated to remain functional, with some anticipated repairs, for '°' approximately five more years. During the 1999 outdoor pool season, staff noticed greater than typical water loss (A certain amount of water loss is normal due to evaporation, even when using a pool blanket at night ) Pool consultants worked with Pazks and Recreation (P&R) and Facilities and Asset Management (FAlvn statF to identify possible causes Various tests were conducted which revealed leaks in the gutter lines. Although repairs to the pool shell had been accomplished in previous years, small cracks in the shell were evident Because the retum lines were known to be leaking, these were replaced foliowing the season using Recreation Facility Refiubishment funds at a cost of approximately $30,000 When Spruce Pool opened for the 2000 season, there was less water loss than in 1999, but it was evident there was still a problem P&R and FAM staff inspected the mechanical systems and determined that all systems, including the gutter lines, were functioning properly Staff notified the City's Water Quality staff so that they could test water in the ditch along Peazl Street to determine if chlorinated pool water was entering the ditch Water Quality tests did not detect any chlorine. Staff also consulted the City Manager for direction on whether or not to reduce services by closing the pool or to continue operation through the season as long as the water loss didn't worsen. It was deternvned that the pool should remain open. Water Quality staff continued to test the ditch water to insure thax pool water was not entering the ditch as groundwater ,,,.,,~ FAM contacted Associated Pool Builders, Inc pool consultants who have done several Pazks and ~ Recreation pool projects in the past, including the return line replacement at Spruce Pool, to conduct an assessment of Spiuce and Scott Carpenter pools The report on Spruce Pool is Attachment A The report on Scott Carpenter Pool is forthcoming from Associated Pools Spruce Pool is the outdoor pool intended to be used for an extended season, weather permimng, when NBRC is closed for renovation beginning the end of May 2001 ANALYSIS: Recommended Option A, replacing the exisiing pool structure (Attachment A) provides the only cost effective solution The pool structure will need to be replaced sometime in the neaz future, so either Option B or C represents only a short term remedy at best The PVC liner identafied in Option C is typically used in indoor pools, so its functionality is questionable We have found only one similaz outdoor application of compazable size, in the City of Longmont, that is 10 yeazs old They have experienced considerable problems over the years and have spent an average of $3 - 5,000 per yeaz in repairs. Their pool still loses approximately 3 inches of water per day and they have not been able to determine if this is a liner or some other problem They aze currently considering their alternatives. ~ a. Based on the estimated cost provided in the report, a rough total project estimated cost is "'° Option A Replace e~cisting pool structure as identified $45b,000 E3usting structure and deck removal 30,000 Deck replacement 25,000 Design development 30,000 Project Managemectt 21,000 Contingency @ 15% 84.000 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $640,000 Ifwe proceed with the project immediately following the PRAB meeting, the schedule will be tight, but it is possible to complete the project by June 2001 If the project is delayed, it would need to be determined whether to operate Spruce Pool for the 2001 season and then accomplish repairs after closing or to proceed with repairs and open when repairs are completed Funding for this project could come from the following sources 2000 Recreation Refurbishment $ 43,670 2001 Recreation Refurbishment 130,000 Delay Salberg Renovation to 2001 (FAl~ 90,000 ~^^ Delay Iris HVAC to 2001 (FAM - MNf) 126,330 `.,.- Operations Center/Vehicle Storage 25Q000 (Repay in 2003/2004) TOTAL FUNDS $640,000 The 2000 and 2001 Recrea6on Refurbishment funding is an annual allowance to take care of emergency needs for all of the recrearion facilities. The funds that aze indicated to be available for the Spruce Pool project (which is an emergency need) would still leave funding for other identified cntical needs at the recreation facilities. Those other currently identified needs include East Mapleton Ballfields imgauon replacement and fence repair, Scott Carpenter ballfield dugout repair and surfacing under the bleachers, barrier fencing for prairie dogs at Pleasant View Athletic Complex and Tom Watson Park ballfields, fine for fish kill at Boulder Creek, repair of problem at Scott Carpenter Pool to make certain there will be no more leaks from the pool operation to Boulder Creek, and other miscellaneous repairs The FAM funds identified for Salberg Renovation and Iris HVAC in 2000 would be used instead for Spruce Pool Those two projects would be delayed until 2001 which would not have an adverse impact. Similarly, using the funds identified in the CIP for 2001 for the Operarions Center/Vehicle Storage project at Valmont City Park will not have an impact on that project for at least 3 or 4 yeazs By making the storage building from the old egg farm available for equipment storage, the immediate needs have been saUsfied. It is anticipated that through the CIP process, that $250,000 v~nll be made ~ available in the future for the Operations CenterNehicle Storage project ~ 3 NEXT ST'EPS: After gaining advice from PRAB, staff will pursue either design development and construction documents or a design/build option in order to accomplish the project in the preferred timeline ~ OUESTION FOR THE BOARD: Does PRAB have any concems with proceeding with the Sprute `" Pool renovation as proposed~ Attachment A Associated Pool Builders Facility Assessment ~ ~ `I, Attachment A ~,.. A1~OCIaEed P041 Builde~l.ino. Faa"6ty Assa :viana8e~eut P.O. Box 791 Houldc, CO 80306 Fax: 3Q3~41-4063 HOAAE OFFiCE: ~~n<..~ ~~~. 2121 I,oYe6Aw • Bbmrok ND ~ PFt 701-2Yitr12 • FAX 70a~.P1~9 s~r~ ii, zooo Attn: Scott Oaks Re, Facility As~eat Sprace Pool BonIdcr. CO Dear Scott: Per your zeques4 AssocieQ~d Pool B~nldas. Iac. mspxled yoar e~stmg outdocr poo]s oa August 16, 2000, to det~e to what acteat repaus aod/or repla~mem 's ~ and ptovide tLe foIlowing txo~. ~ o sciusce fee~ co~m8 280.~00 gaDcas aod is 75 ~8 Po Is coa9st of 6,500 ± ~h' years old. T~e coacte0c gool str~nct~uts a~ fozmed aad povred, ~~ wah concmLe g~dter ~d caping sto~es capgmg tbe pools walls. It ap~ms sttucnual cracks e~t t6cou~oia t~e ~oor ead waDs, eausm8 considaable da~iy water Ioss. 17~e sGUCbae vvas ba~t l~lce a Yau3t, amd sbnws vrry ECte moveme~ 'I7~e pool scuGtae bas detaiordted from age and ovcaII tbe conaese ss m very bad condrtion. ppt~on p, - ReP3ace e~tms Pool struc2~ue wah ~v sUotaete pool s¢uc~¢e, Pa~ed f~ish aad new staio1ess sdxl Kciceulation system. Provide near P~1C ScH. 40 pipmg from pool to cdsting flter syscem. g~~ = SU 0 tlote: R~vv~g acisaag strQCture and aII duk wo~c by Owna enaica ea~s o~ees .~ ~ ,u,.: ~~ N.e~rs -~ a~ PIC 90710Z+Zt90 • F6 9QT•7a2•2490 PI1:9t3dQ1.7D91 • Fa 9t3d6t31S1 PIC 3067Lit87Z • Fa 306.TfSt~6 Pk 7Ci-27S130~ • fmC 701-72r1l6! ECUALOPPCATUNRY~IPCOYE9/ CONTRACTOA ,ioo io:as ~~oiz2ae~za . ---- Fac~rty.~et Manage~mt Bouldrr, CO ,,~ ~~ v $ep~tembet 11, 2000 Option B - IastaIl aew shouzete }met withm axi~g pool stmcnm, ctrt m n~ew main dtam syscem, paia2 shotcsste liar_ Budget ~ ~'12~-~ Nou: O~ily coasider this Optioabecausc ofthe woi3c to tlx S~ P~"S doue last faR A]so, thce is a good cham~ce thai if t6e aostmS saucttae has atry movement, tha adsmng ecaclcs wiIl Pwc~a~ tlaough aew concrete lmec. Optioa C - InstaIl a new PvC I~t wdlmi eadstm8 Pool s~ture emd rePlece me~ drnms g~ = Si50,000.D0 Nou: Stricsly a short term fcc and ~dstm8 S~er `~ould sm9. No mattc wLat tbe Option and because of the age of this ~c~lity, a 10% coatmgency amoim2 should be sa as~e in case aay issue arises. 5710,000.00 '~`' For cnmpaosoa purpose, a aew 6,500 SF sw~6 Pool would cost apPm~atetY `~ excludin8 decl~ Sence, fr~aaa a~ bathhouselmeeh~Cal b~n'idm8% If Opuon A is considered, Yuu could repiace 5faatio4 c~cal feed,l~ater> P~~ PR~S. etc. m phase Z or wiihin 8ve yeffis aad have a nc~v sw~nioB pooL If you have aay questions or need fiather expl~s, frxt &ee W eaII. Tlmnla for the oppommity. I hope we c~n wodc somethmg o~ SincQely, ASSOCIATED POOL BUII.DERS, INC- ~ Dot~tg f~ Sale4 Repramta~ve P.S. The above items ere fnr budget p~a~pose.s oniy. If you deeide to procxd, a 5~F ProPosal with co~on sclaedule wll be csq~u~ed- DL~v~7c t~taQ.~ya ."*,