City of Gainesville - File #: 080872.

• File #: 080872.
• Version: 2
• Name: City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center (B)
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/21/2011
• In control: City Manager
• Final action: 7/21/2011
• Title: City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center (B) This item involves a request for the City Commission to hear an update on the status of the City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/21/2011	2	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
4/16/2009	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
3/19/2009	0	City Commission	Withdrawn

Title
City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center (B)

This item involves a request for the City Commission to hear an update on the status of the City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center.

Explanation
In September 2010, the City held its groundbreaking ceremony for the new City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. Construction of the approximately 17,000-square foot Center is in its final stages. The Center is located within the existing Northside Park, at 5701 NW 34th Street.

The Center has been built to meet 120 MPH wind speeds, can be used as a shelter, and is anticipated to achieve a US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) "Silver" level certification. The building will accommodate staff from ElderCare of Alachua County who will oversee the programming and operations of the facility. The building will also include a large multi-purpose room, a fitness area, several classroom style rooms, a library, a billiards room, and various other multi-use areas to promote socialization and recreation for seniors in the community.

It is anticipated that operations and programming of the facility will begin shortly. A long-term license agreement with Elder Care of Alachua County is in the final stages of completion, which will enable Elder Care to provide services and programs at the facility. Anthony Clarizio, Executive Director of Elder Care of Alachua County, will present a brief overview of upcoming plans as well as information regarding the services that will be offered at the Center.

Fiscal Note
In an effort to streamline costs for Elder Care and ensure minimal impact to their programs, the license agreement stipulates a nominal $1/year for Elder Care to be housed in and operate its programs at the Center for a 50 year term.

Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) hear an update on the status of the City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreati...