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Jubilee Park Master Plan Update Review

David Wolanski & Ken Luck May 9, 2016

Purpose of Presentation

• 1. Spray Park scope
• 2. Spray Park timing
• 3. Jubilee Park Master Plan Update review

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Spray Park Scope

Recap of what is in Master Plan Update and Corporate Plan

• Medium to large spray park
• Spray and Recirculation system vs. spray and

drain system

• Staffing component

Spray Park Scope - Medium

Red Willow Splash Park – City of St. Albert

Spray Park Scope - Medium

Jackie Parker Splash Park – Edmonton

Spray Park Scope - Medium

L'Aquaciel Splash Pad/Water Park – Montreal

Spray Park Scope - Medium

Broadmoor Park Spray Deck – Strathcona County

Spray Park Scope - System

Which system? Spray & Drain vs. Recirculate/reuse

• Small splash parks
• Spray and drain system is recommended
• Water consumption rates are reasonable
• No additional costs incurred by supply, installation, and

maintenance of the recirculation mechanical systems

• Medium to large splash parks
• Spray and recirculation system is recommended due to

higher flow rates in order to minimize water consumption and utility bills

Spray Park Scope - System

Key considerations

• Operating Costs
• Capital Costs
• Water conservation
• Water is a precious commodity in Alberta
• Amenities that rely on water need to be efficient and

environmentally responsible

• Another possible variation of a recirculation system is

the utilization of stored (grey) water for other purposes.

Spray Park Scope - System

The following chart summarizes the pros and cons of both systems:

Spray and Drain Spray and Recirculation Lower operating cost for splash park More economic for med - lrg splash park Lower maintenance Higher maintenance Colder (potable water) less desirable Warmer re-circulated water Higher water consumption and utility bills Recycles, therefore, lower utility bills Less envionmentally friendly More environmentally friendly Less health risks - clean potable water More health risks - chemical treatment of water

Spray Park Scope - System

Estimated Capital and Maintenance Cost Comparison (Medium/large 300-900 m2)(100- 300 gpm)(10-30 toys)

Supply/install equip & pad/mechanical Surrounding landscape (paths, removals, grading, fencing) Estimated Capital Total Annual Water/Sewer Other Costs (elec, chemicals) Staff and equip Estimated Annual Operating total Spray and Drain System 500,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 750,000.00 $ $85,000-$130,000 4,500.00 $ 20,000.00 $ $109,500-$154,500 Spray and Recirculate 715,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 965,000.00 $ $1,250-$1,750 15,000.00 $ 55,000.00 $ $71,250-$71,750

Spray Park Scope - System

Recommendation – Recirculation System

• Cheaper overall costs in long term
• Environmentally friendly
• Warmer water (better for northern climates)
• Staff presence (to be discussed in subsequent

slides)

Spray Park Scope - Staffing

• Corporate Plan has identified a 1.1 FTE staffing

compliment in 2018

• Generally agreed that some form of staffing presence

will be required

• Debate on whether this staffing presence takes the

form of periodic or ongoing

• Analysis done to compare periodic presence from

Parks dept, Rec Dept, private contract, TLC contract, against ongoing Rec staff presence (1.1 new FTE)

Spray Park Scope - Staffing

Option 1:

• An ongoing/seasonal staffing compliment of 1.1 FTE as per

Corporate Plan based on the hiring of three (3) casual/seasonal staff from May through to the beginning of September.

• Duties related to the facility operation including custodial,

minor mechanical, water testing and submission would be assumed by this staff compliment.

• In addition, this arrangement would ensure a civic presence

while the facility is in operation.

• Ongoing costs and benefits $50,000.

Spray Park Scope - Staffing

Option 2:

• No additional staff.
• Duties associated with the facility operation would be assumed

through a periodic arrangement involving current Parks & Open Space staff.

• Duties including custodial and minor/major mechanical (weekdays
• nly), and current Utilities staff assuming water testing &

submission (weekdays only).

• Obviously a void is created with respect to duties and functions

required on weekday evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Indirect costs for periodic wages and benefits $13,000

Spray Park Scope - Staffing

Option 3:

• No additional staff.
• Duties and responsibilities associated with the facility
• peration would be assumed through a periodic

arrangement involving current Recreation Facilities staff assuming custodial, minor/major mechanical and water testing and submission on weekdays, weekday evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Indirect cost for periodic wages and benefits $22,000

Spray Park Scope - Staffing

Option 4:

• Contract arrangement. Options include

TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre and private company.

• Indirect costs for TLC contract $50,000-

$60,000.

• Indirect costs for RiverCity Recreation Inc.

$312,500.

Spray Park Scope - Staffing

Recommendation – Option 1 as per Corporate Plan (1.1 FTE with hiring of 3 casual staff May- Sep)

• Need for additional duties associated with recirculation system.
• Allows for ongoing staff presence to ensure proper care/use of the facility.
• Immediate addressing of any concerns including cleanliness and/or failure
• f any systems.
• Similar facilities have made changes to staff presence following

completion (i.e. Leduc).

• All indirect presence options do not provide ideal level of service.
• Location is more isolated than others (i.e. Log Cabin/Central Park, Stony

Plain).

QUESTIONS SPRAY PARK SCOPE?

Spray Park Timing

Corporate Plan currently identifies the following:

• Design 2016
• Construction 2017 (to commence immediately

following Canada Day)

• Open and operational summer 2018
• Staffing component 2018 to coincide with
• pening

Spray Park Timing

Original rationale for current timing plan

• No guarantee of being able to complete work in time

for a summer opening in 2017.

• May have a visibly unappealing construction site for

largest Canada Day celebration.

• Costs and work would have to move forward in 2016

as well as associated staffing one year earlier.

• Budget and other project priorities may have to shift

(Corporate Plan initiatives are based on budget and staff capacity).

Spray Park Timing

Implications of moving it forward

• Consultants have indicated that it may be possible with a re-

allocation of plans and budget.

• Preliminary “guess” of 80% confidence in being fully open by

July 1, 2017.

• Apr – Aug (design and tender); Sep – Oct (site construction);

Oct – May (building construction); Apr – June (spray park completion).

• Tight timelines with little contingency (weather dependent).
• $900,000 from 2017 costs would have to be moved into 2016

(amendment to CP).

Spray Park Timing

Recommendation – move project forward

• Delaying until July 2, 2017 (after Can Day) would mean that

construction would not be complete until 2018.

• Starting early in 2017 would actually mean poorer site conditions

for Canada Day.

• Starting work in 2016 may result in the project being complete by

July 1, 2017; however, if not the overall site would still be better.

• No impact on taxes for construction as developer funds are being

held and used for this project (year does not matter).

• Parks staff gain efficiency of satellite facility one season earlier.
• Staffing component would have to be brought from 2018 into 2017.
• Little impact on staff capacity and other project priorities.

QUESTIONS SPRAY PARK TIMING?

Jubilee Park Master Plan Update Review

• GroveCo 60 Master Plan finalized and presented in

2003.

• Original plan identified 5 phases (1, 2, 3 have been

completed).

• Before moving forward with phases 4 and 5 an

update was prudent.

• This update was completed and provided to Council

for information in June of 2014.

• Update has provided the basis for initiatives in the

Corporate Plan and Long Term Capital Plan.

Jubilee Park Master Plan Update and Review Vision

• All elements identified in phases 1, 2, 3 and future

phases were included in the original vision for GroveCo 60 (now Jubilee Park Master Plan).

• Caveat – only thing not included in original vision/plan

is the spray park. Now included due to demand and analysis on similar sized municipalities.

• Overall vision was for the park to be considered

premier spontaneous outdoor park destination which has been and will be achieved once all phases have been completed.

Jubilee Park Master Plan Update and Review Additional Elements 2016-2018

• Speed Bumps
• Gates
• Post and Rail fencing
• Parks satellite facility (also house washrooms and spray

park mechanical)

• Spray Park
• TransMountain Legacy projects (public art, boardwalk

enchancements)

• Total Estimated Cost $4.35 million

Jubilee Park Master Plan Update and Review Additional Elements 2024-2026

• Entry Gate
• Internal Signage
• Shade Structures
• Disc golf enhancements
• Asphalt trails
• Lift station
• Building amenities
• Multi-purpose building
• Total Estimated Cost $8.75 million
• Ampitheatre – not included

Jubilee Park Master Plan Update and Review Outcomes

• Enhanced security (fencing, staffing, etc.)
• Efficiencies for Park’s staff with satellite facility
• Additional spontaneous recreational opportunities (disc

golf, skating, walking/skiing)

• Walking connections
• Naturalization and ornamental planting
• Interpretive educational trails
• Enhanced lighting
• Greater public use opportunities (shade, picnic shelters,

multi-purpose building)

QUESTIONS JUBILEE PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND REVIEW?