TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, City Manager, ICMA-CM
FROM: Kristoff Bauer, Deputy City Manager
DATE: June, 4, 2018
RE:
Title
Joint Fayetteville State University Wellness / Senior Center Feasibility Analysis Update
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Obj. 1: To enhance recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities for all to thrive that reflects our diversity
Citizen Engagement & Partnerships
Obj. 3: To develop and maintain collaborative relationships between government units, the local military and stakeholders
Executive Summary:
After discussion during the January 2, 2018, Work Session and based on the recommendation of the Parks Bond Council Subcommittee, Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Fayetteville State University ("FSU") to study the joint development of a wellness facility and senior center on the corner of Murchison and Filter Plant on January 8, 2018. Staff has been working with FSU staff and HH Architecture to explore the feasibility of this project and will provide an update consisting of a number of key findings during the Work Session.
Background:
The City's Parks & Recreation Bond included two senior centers; one in western Fayetteville and one in the east. The Western Senior Center is to be located adjacent to Lake Rim and is under design. The design firm, HH Architecture, has completed the Schematic Design phase and is beginning the Design Development phase as staff finalizes the contract with the Construction Manager at Risk firm, Metcon. The work is part of the pre-construction contract with Metcon which has been executed. The construction contract is being negotiated for consideration by Council.
The location of the Eastern Senior Center has not been established, but has been anticipated to be in the vicinity of the current center located on Blue St. which it wil...
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