$1M physical fitness center coming to Safety Harbor Recreation Center – Safety Harbor Connect

The City Commission recently accepted enable a consulting firm to oversee the building of a brand-new 2,700-sq. -ft. fitness center at the Security Harbor Community Center, located at 650 9th Opportunity N.Last fall, the Security Harbor City Commission shelved a proposed $1 million restoration of the Community that would have included a state-of-the-art physical fitness center to the center, situated at 650 9th Avenue North.

On Monday night, the new commission offered the go-ahead to progress with the project, approving a$91,000 agreement with a consulting company to manage the design and permitting.

“If we commit the $91,000, we’re committing to moving forward with it,” Mayor Joe Ayoub described throughout the conversation on the agenda product.”We’re not going to invest $91,000 and after that put the brakes on.”

The choice leads the way for the building of a 2,700-sq.-ft., glass-walled fitness center, which would operate on a key fob system and function more than $100,000 in new equipment, plus brand-new training classes and programs in addition to small renovations to the lobby.

“Given that the reopening of the Recreation center after the addition in 2003-2004, there have been several … individuals simply coming through the door with that expectation of a gym,” Entertainment Superintendent Shannon Schafer said throughout the discussion on the program product. “They’re can be found in and asking what’s the subscription and searching for it.”

Schafer discussed that outcomes of studies personnel performed exposed a brand-new subset of possible users.

“The results showed us a high portion of prospective users ages 30 to 55, which was interesting to us … because those are our parents that are attending our kids’s programs,” she said.

“They’re not really active users with us, (however) a gym would engage that age into a more active user group.”

A digital making of the proposed restoration of the Safety Harbor Neighborhood Center. The task is projected to consist of the building of a 2,700-sq.-ft. gym, complete with $100,000 in new devices, a full glass wall on the southeast corner of the Ninth Opportunity North center, as well as new classes, programs and other enhancements. (Graphic: Cardno)

According to Schafer, the physical fitness center would provide daily, month-to-month and yearly fees for locals and non-residents and would be totally free to utilize for city staff members.

Based on contrast research studies conducted with similar centers in the location, personnel approximated the gym would generate $45,000 in profits (based upon 300 yearly subscriptions) in the very first year, with an approximated $17,000 in expenditures.

Similar to the very first time it was gone over, the idea of improving the neighborhood center was accepted by the commission.

Safety Harbor City Commissioner Cliff Merz.But with an approximated overall price of$1.041 million, including over $660,000 in building expenses, and the future of the county’s sales tax in doubt, Commissioner Cliff Merz expressed reservations about assigning future funding for the project prior to the upcoming budget work sessions this summer season.”At the prior time, my one issue was the cost, however aside from

that my concern would be the Cent, “Merz said, referring to the Penny for Pinellas countywide sales tax, which provides communities with Capital Enhancement Task funds and could be ceased in 2020 following a referendum this November. “If we approve and lock this in today, that really sets loan that are no longer present from a budget plan aspect,” he added.”There’s just a lot money available, and to allot (so much to)one, that precludes us from(doing )other

things.” City Manager Matt Spoor discussed there are funds already reserved for the project–$ 200,000 this year and$285,000 in FY 17/18– along with more than$833,000 in capital fund reserves, some of which might be used for this job. “According to what was approved this last(budget) go-around, there’s excess fund reserve in Penny dollars for capital tasks,”Spoor said.” How you pick to use that cash depends on the commission. “He also noted the center is scheduled for$200,000 in roofing repairs, which is a different job and was not part of this conversation. A

digital making of interior of the 2,700-sq.-ft. gym that is being proposed for the Safety Harbor Neighborhood Center.

( Graphic: Cardno)Mayor Ayoub, Vice-Mayor Carlos Diaz and Commissioner Andy Zodrow all revealed assistance for the proposition, although Diaz questioned whether

the center, which currently plays host to a wide range of unique events, would ultimately outgrow its area.”I’m a proponent of the job,”Diaz said.”My issue is, if this really takes off in 4-5 years, we might require something bigger.”The mayor concurred, but said he thought the

task was the right one at the correct time.”I also like the project. I see the potential for outgrowing it,” Ayoub stated. “I believe it’s gon na remove, I believe it’s gon na get a great deal of use.””We can wait and do more analysis and brainstorm how to make it bigger,”he continued.”However I think we’ve got a quite excellent plan in front of us. We have actually got numbers behind it … and I ‘d like to see this progress.”Ultimately, the item gone by a count of 3-1, with Merz voicing the ‘nay’vote.(Commissioner Scott Long was not present due to a formerly arranged lack.) After the meeting city authorities discussed the project, which is anticipated to come prior to the commission for approval early next year and is estimated to be finished by November 2018. A digital making of the new lobby area of the Safety Harbor Recreation Center.

( Graphic: Cardno)” The City Commission’s approval to move forward on the Recreation center gym positions Safety Harbor to make an effect on enhancing the health of our homeowners and overall neighborhood,” Leisure Providers Director Andrea Norwood composed through email, noting the city just recently devoted to taking part in a statewide health and health pledge.”Recreation personnel has actually worked diligently to bring this project forward for approval with research study, studies and many site check outs and is encouraged to bring the brand-new”REAL Fit”venue to the public. “Schafer also emailed her ideas about the commission’s decision.”Personnel is enjoyed include another aspect in helping in increasing the quality

of life in Security Harbor,”she said.”We are anticipating the project and the

impact it will make on the health of our locals.”