HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Performance Utilzation AnalysisMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 16, 2024
SUBJECT: PHASE 2 PERFORMANCE AND UTILIZATION ANALYSIS FOR THE
REC
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider beginning Phase 2 of the performance and
utilization analysis for the REC with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture for
the Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects - Recreation Fund for an
amount not to exceed $15,000, Capital Projects - Park Open Spaces
Fund for an amount not to exceed $83,000 and Special Revenue Fund
(Senior Activity Center) for an amount not to exceed $50,000.
BACKGROUND: The REC of Grapevine, which opened in April 2015, has enjoyed nine
successful years of operation. Recently, the Parks and Recreation
Department (PARD) enlisted BRS Architecture to carry out a Performance
and Utilization Analysis (PUA) of the facility. In the course of this analysis,
BRS Architecture assessed various aspects including operations, program
offerings, room usage, potential building updates, and strategies for
membership retention. Based on current and future trends, BRS provided
recommendations to ensure The REC remains relevant and continues to
be a valuable asset to the community.
PARD is now seeking approval to begin Phase 2 of the PUA which will
explore the opportunities and constraints of building expansion and/or
renovation of The REC of Grapevine to address the objectives identified in
Phase 1 of the Performance and Utilization Analysis. The REC has seen
tremendous success since opening the 108,000-square-foot facility in
2015. Membership participation is one of the highest in the nation,
exceeding what was anticipated and creating pressure in areas such as
adult fitness, classrooms, senior services, and support spaces. To
address this challenge, BRS will work with a multidisciplinary consulting
team of engineers and specialists to identify architectural and engineering
solutions to alleviate specific programmatic pinch points and incorporate
national trends and best practices based on operational goals.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
personal, professional or planning services.
Staff recommends approval
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