1	Missoula Aquatic Facilities Status, History and Update November 1, 2005
2	Aquatics Timeline Working together to build pools for Missoula’s future. Phase 1: Feasibility Study and Aquatics Task Force 2002 May 2002 Aquatics Feasibility Study begins November 2002 Feasibility study recommends important repairs and suggests replacement of all facilities. April-Aug. 2003 April-May 2003 City makes approximately $40,000 in repairs to municipal pools. June-July 2003 Mayor convenes the Aquatics Task Force to make recommendations to Park Board, Administration and Council. July 2003 Park Board and Administration accept ATF recommendations and adds Marilyn Park splash deck and a financial package, including pending MRA funds and $1.4 million in private funding for 50-meter. July 2003 McCormick Park Master Site Plan Adopted by City Council The plan was created by a citizen’s working group and public open houses. Goals included increased green space, a skate park, community center, location of park operations to the Scott St site and recreation offices to the community center, better access to the River, and passive park area at the current operations site.
3	Aquatics supporters see closure without support By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian 10-05-03 “Swimming supporters have got just a month to convince Missoula voters to carry their water at the ballot box for new citywide aquatics facilities. "There's no doubt that McCormick and Spartan (pools) will be closed in the near future," [Committee for Missoula Aquatics spokesman Jack] Tuholske said Friday. "If we don't approve this bond issue, we will lose these outdoor facilities.“ “…Competitive swimming supporters have pledged to raise about $1.4 million to support the 50-meter lap pool. The Missoula City Council agreed to let the voters decide if they want to spend about $8.1 million to replace the city's aging water recreation facilities. Combined with private and grant funding, the whole project should cost about $11 million.”
4	Water projects rest with Missoula voters By DARYL GADBOW of the Missoulian 10/31/03 “…Next Tuesday, Missoula voters will decide whether to raise property taxes to provide new and improved public swimming and wading pool facilities. “… The aquatics bond, along with funds from the Missoula Redevelopment Agency and from private sources, would raise a total of $11 million.” “…The bond follows the recommendation of the Aquatics Task Force appointed by Missoula Mayor Mike Kadas and approved by the City Council in August.”
5	Aquatics Timeline Working together to build pools for Missoula’s future. Phase 2: GO Bond Passes and Community Helps Design the Pools Aug.-Nov. 2003 August 2003 Council Adopts Resolution placing GO Bond on ballot, describing funding package and entire project. September – October 2003 Media, Parks staff, citizens for aquatics educate voters on project and funding package. Missoula Parks and Recreation Informational Flyer Missoulian and Independent Coverage of Bond Issue Committee For Missoula Aquatics Campaign Brochure September 2003 MRA pledges $1.5 million to match bond. $1.4 already pledged by others. October 2003 Missoula Urban Area Master Park Plan survey reveals support for indoor aquatics facilities and other aquatics amenities. November 2003 Voters approve aquatics bond Jan.–Sept. 2004 January-March 04 Extensive process to select Design Team, contract eventually awarded to MMW and partners, AKA, and USAquatics. April 2004 GO Bonds reviewed by bond counsel and State Attorney General, rated by Standards and Poor's, and sold so project may begin. Summer 2004 Multiple community charrettes and open houses to design facilities September 2004 Council adopts Resolution for schematic designs for aquatics facilities at McCormick & Playfair
6	Aquatics measure passes By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian 11-05-03 Voters overwhelmingly support bond Missoula has $8.1 million to spend on new swimming pools, with city voters showing strong support for putting the project on the tax rolls. "Now we have to raise the other million dollars," campaign supporter Todd Strickman told a happy crowd in the Missoula County Courthouse as the initial vote counts showed a strong lead at 8 p.m. Tuesday. "Let's not even think about that," retorted Patti Billet, a former president of the Missoula Aquatics Club whose members have pledged to raise the additional money from private sources to underwrite a competition-quality 50-meter pool. In response, a task force proposed building a new year-round, indoor water park at McCormick, new spray decks at Bonner, Franklin, Marilyn and Westside parks, and a new outdoor pool at Spartan Pool. The cost is expected to be $11 million, with $1.5 million coming from the Missoula Redevelopment Agency and $1 million from private sources. Taxpayers would be asked to pick up the rest. And they agreed. Tuesday's vote count was 6,321 in favor and 4,264 opposed.
7	Aquatics Project Timeline Working together to build pools for Missoula’s future. Phase 3: Global Economics, Scope Reductions, & Additional Support Oct.-Nov 2004 October 2004 Parks and Recreation staff learn of inflationary costs nationwide caused by estimated 30% escalation of market prices due to development in China, fuel costs, etc. Missoula Independent reports on volatility in construction materials market. November 2004 Design Team early estimates show same 30% increase and project scope (size) is reduced. Feb. 2005 February 2005 Council through Resolution adopts designs for all 6 facilities, including increased funds from General Fund CIP and by re-prioritizing other park improvements. Park offices, moving recreation building, replacing Playfair restrooms and picnic shelter part of project. February 2005 City and Swim Missoula, Inc agreement signed establishing details of 50 m pool Swim Missoula costs, construction & fund raising., Inc hosts kick-off fundraiser.
8	Missoula aquatics project gathers steams, readies for bids By GINNY MERRIAM of the Missoulian 02-10-05 A promise by swimming citizens to raise $1.4 million along with some sacrifice and creative financing on the part of city parks managers means Missoula's aquatics project will go out to bid later this month. Swim Missoula, a group of people with swimming interests, has hired a professional fund-raiser and officially began its campaign Friday, board chairman Jack Tuholske said. "We think it's going to take some time," Tuholske said before a meeting of the Missoula City Council's Conservation Committee on Wednesday morning. "But we're enthusiastic, and we think we can do it." The money will pay for a 50-meter pool at the planned new aquatics center in Playfair Park. The pool will have a ramp to make it accessible to all and will be used for swimming competitions as well as public recreation. "We're excited about it because not only will it enable us to hold first-class swim meets, but it's vital to a healthy community," Tuholske said. "Swimming is an important life skill, and we need to have this facility.“ …Swim Missoula will sign a contract with the city to raise the $1.4 million in five years. The group has raised about $75,000 to $80,000, Tuholske said, and the board has hired Rich Lane, former chief executive of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, to develop the capital campaign. Several grants are in progress on a four- to six-month time frame, he said, and Lane is soliciting large donations in this first phase.
9	City chips away at aquatics shortfall By GINNY MERRIAM of the Missoulian 05-19-05 …Swim Missoula, a "fragile coalition" of swimming interests, worked on a swimming pool project long before the bond issue vote, said Rosalie Cates, who was on the original aquatics task force. Members of the fitness and competitive swimming interest were told from the beginning they would have to raise the money themselves for a 50-meter pool: $1.4 million. The campaign has been difficult, even with Swim Missoula members working very hard and hiring professional Brad Lane, said Jim Carlson of Swim Missoula. They have raised about $50,000. It's a capital campaign, which many grants don't fund, he said. And many people don't want to give to something that will wind up being owned by the city. "So we're seeing all this money go to a recreational project," he said. "We won't have lap swimming. We won't have the deep end for swim lessons, for kayak lessons." The campaign is also difficult, Lane said after the meeting, because people think everything is included in the bond issue that went to the voters. "We're trying to get the message across to the public that we still have to raise this money," he said. Carlson and Swim Missoula appealed to the council to keep McCormick Park's pool open until Swim Missoula raises the rest of the money, rather than demolish it.
10	Aquatics Project Timeline Working together to build pools for Missoula’s future. Phase 4: Bid process and construction begin Mar. - July 2005 March 2005: Invitation to Bid on Construction of all aquatic facilities. April 2005: Low bid by Quality Construction is greater than Design Team anticipated. May-June 2005: Project redesign, value engineering reduces project costs. May 19, 2005 Missoulian report June 2005 MRA adds $.3 million to project. July 2005 Council awards contract and adds funds through internal financing. Final budget. July – Nov. 2005 July 2005 Construction begins at Playfair, McCormick, Bonner, Franklin, Westside and Marilyn Parks. October 2005 Aquatics projects 40 percent complete, citizens look forward to a June 2006 openings of splash decks and Aquatics Facility at Playfair Park. November 2005 Staff and City Council review pro-forma and market analysis which will lead to a fee structure, development of marketing plan, naming and logos for facilities. Staff prepares for facility openings.
11	Project Completion Update Expended as of Oct. 28, 2005 Approximately $5.1 million Percentage Complete to date (all projects combined) Approximately 40%
12	Aquatics Project Budget Total Expenses: July, 05 Low Bid for Construction $10,979,205 Less Value Eng 753,864 Net Contract Award not to exceed $10,225,341 Construction Contingency 219,891 (approx 2.15%) A&E cap 976,000 A&E for 50m pool 99,050 A&E reimbursable 75,000 Surveys, env, geotech, LEED 106,000 Financing costs (bond) 175,000 Related projects and work 109,000 (recr bldg, PF picnic, demo&dump) 1% for Art 88,000 Owner budget 295,000 (frnsh, security, comm, test, cntngcy) TOTAL* $12,269,232 Total Funding Sources: July 05 GO Bond $8,100,000 (voter approved Nov 2003) MRA $1,800,000 (MRA approved Sept 03 & June 05) Parks CIP delays FY06, 07, 08 595,000 (Council approved Jan 05) 20 year financing (begin FY08) 400,000 (Council appr Jan 05…) Impact fees 50,000 (for qualifying projects) 20 year financing (begin FY08) 1,000,000 (Council approval Aug 05) CIP support (cash flow FY07-09) 324,232 (Council approval Aug 05) TOTAL $12,269,232
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14	Groundbreaking July 2005
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20	Community Facilities Playfair Park Lazy River, slides, zero-depth entry, lap lanes, and future 50m pool McCormick Park Indoor natatorium, party room, slides, current channel, children’s area, and spa
21	Perspective of Facility at Playfair Park
22	Site Plan of Facility at Playfair Park
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26	50-Meter Pool Phase Swim Missoula, Inc. is actively raising funds. The City, through the GO Bond, has completed, or is in process of completing: Design and construction documents Over-sizing of lockers, service areas, parking Filtration building and utility installation Further testing and City Council support will allow the 50-meter pool at McCormick Park to remain open for the Summer 2006 swim season.
27	Perspective of Facility at McCormick Park
28	Floor Plan for Facility @ McCormick Park
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30	Projected Openings Splash Decks - Memorial Weekend ’06 Facility at Playfair - mid-June ’06 Facility at McCormick - late August ’06 Existing 50 meter at McCormick - early June through mid August 2006