MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with ARC Architects for Architectural and Engineering Services, in the Amount of $288,131, for the Redmond Pool Improvements Phase 2
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the Consultant Agreement with ARC Architects for architectural and engineering services for the Redmond Pool Improvements Phase 2, Project No. 50021911, in the amount of $288,131.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Rachel Van Winkle, Deputy Director Parks and Recreation 425-556-2334
Dave Tuchek, Parks Operations Manager 425-556-2318
John Mork, Project Manager 425-556-2713
Bethany Kennedy, Engagement Manager 425-556-2366
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
Project Purpose
This project will extend the useful life of the pool and make improvements to the building that will enhance operations and the guest experience.
Background
The pool was built in 1972 by King County using Forward Thrust bond funding and was transferred to the City in 2010. After nearly 50 years, the Redmond Pool systems have outlived their useful life, and essential capital improvements are required to preserve Redmond's only public pool. Over the last eight years there has been regular mechanical system failures; replacement parts are difficult to find due to the age of the pool. After extensive outreach to the community in 2016-2017, aquatics was identified as the top priority for community center services. In response, the City conducted an energy audit of the Redmond Pool, and the consultant recommended improving the existing pool as the most cost-effective approach.
This past December, the City Council adopted the 2019-2020 budget, approving $8 million to improve essential and high priority systems and make structural improvements to the existing footprint that will allow the pool to operate an additional 25-30 years. Pool...
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