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(2) II. Benefits Gained from Purchasing Concordia Academ Pro ert The following advantages would be derived from acquiring the Concordia Academy site: A. Immediate Use - Assuming no unusual delays in the process, Parks and Reedeforoaddotion- take over use of the building in September. This would greatly ease the al activity space. B. Building Design -.The layout of Concordia is very conducive to housing a recreation center including entrances, exits and core centers. C. Condition - The facility appears to be in excellent condition and structurally sound. D. Ex andabilit - Again, the design and layout of the building lends itself to expansion Kr t e additional space that had been included. in the original design. The An, thus demon - already has an architectural layout including those areas of the Ice Are plan, strating their workability on this site. This would allow the City to draw up a work plan to expand the -center over a period of time, working with the Patchwork Theatre, Gymnastics Association and others. This would include a fundraising effort. E. Additional Land - As a part of the project,'the City would gain an additional it Would including buildingnot 7 acres of park land that would enhance the neighborhoo d. include a play area, tennis courts (These would replace courts near nature area if Nature Center is constructed), relaxation area, paths and open space. Like the Ice Arena site, this is a prime area with excellent access and Li F. Location - . centrality of location for the majority of the population. G. Financin - The major concern over. the Ice Arena proposal was the csWithand aabarktyto the fund the pro project. The Concordia proposal would provide the neighborhoodP entire community with a multi -purpose recreation center and the City with additional housing at no additional taxpayer expense. III. Issues That Would Need to be -Addressed A. G mnasium Accessibility - A plan would need to be developed that would provide handi- ca ed accessibility to the below ground gymnasium. Although few of our participants, if PP any, are handicapped, we would still need to plan for this concern. There or shaft available as well as an outside stairway that could possibly be regraded to provide an acceptable ramp. Main floor facilities are accessible. B. Additional Facilities - As stated earlier, a major benefit for the ordiahe facility is its availability almost immediately for, at least, the pressing needs aff still is committed to adding the theatre, gymnastic and additional space. This could be done over a period of time. C. Refurbishing of Facility - Although the building is in good condition, there are some items t at wou d nee to be upgraded. Hopefully, this could be added to the bond sale. 1. Air conditioning of some rooms $20,000 2. Paint, tile, light fixtures, signs, etc. 80,000 3. Removal or moving'of walls 30,000 4. Rekeying of building 4,000 5. Installation of phone system i.0,000 5. new furnishings 20,000 7. parking lot addition 90,000 8. Handicapped accessibility 50,000. 16,000 9. play -equipment in park 40,000. 10. two tennis courts 10,000 11. 1 Gazebo