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Report regarding a resolution approving a consulting services agreement with ELS Architecture and Urban Design of Berkeley, California for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project (Project No. pk2201) in an amount not to exceed $2,936,542, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and authorizing a total budget including contingency for a total not to exceed $3,320,197. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a consulting services agreement with ELS Architecture and Urban Design of Berkeley, California for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project (Project No. pk2201) in an amount not to exceed $2,936,542, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Orange Pool is South San Francisco's only indoor municipal swimming pool. Opened in 1970, it continues to serve as a community-wide destination for residents of all ages. The pool, which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was in operation year-round, seven days a week, offers critical life-skill/safety learn-to swim programs, recreation, fitness, therapy, health, and wellness activities.
Prior to the pandemic, public demand for aquatic programs has grown year over year, well beyond the pool's capacity. There were a total of 4,124 spaces requested on waiting lists for swimming classes and programs in 2019, which represents 1,112 unduplicated individuals, many of whom were on multiple waiting lists.
Annual Maintenance Costs
Operational costs are approximately $150,000 - $200,000 per year in personnel and materials for maintenance of the pool systems, not including daily custodial work, which is approximately an additional $50,000 per year. This does not include periodic capital improvement costs for various repairs that have been made over the years, such as replacing the pool's plaster and ceramic tile bottom, locker and ...
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