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Regular Agenda Item 2. D.
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| Regular BOS Meeting |
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| Information |
| Request/Subject |
| Intergovernmental Agreement No. 00002022 with the City of Globe for its "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project. |
| Background Information |
January 4, 2022, marked the commencement of work on the City of Globe's "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project as workers began fencing off the project area. On Monday, January 10, 2022, members and local stakeholders celebrated "Demo Day" on the project. Most recently, a $1.5 million partnership was formed with the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, and BHP contributed an additional $150,000 towards the project.
On October 26, 2021, the Board of Supervisors received an update and presentation from Linda Oddonetto, City of Globe's Economic Development Director, and other City staff asking the County to support its "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project.
On November 30, 2021, City of Globe's Economic & Community Development Director, Linda Oddonetto, submitted a letter of request to the Gila County Board of Supervisors for $500,000 to provide funding that will be used for the "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project. |
| Evaluation |
In a recent, recreation-based community survey by the Cobre Valley Watershed Partnership Recreation Committee, 75% of 800 respondents across the region rated access to water recreation as a top priority.
Community recreation is identified as a top priority in multiple community facilitations such as the Globe City Council Strategic Action Plan 2019-2022; 'Recharge Our Community Economy' Town Hall Series (sponsored by HUD/facilitated by RCAC); and the Cobre Valley Collaborative Three-Year Community Action Plan (sponsored by Vitalyst & AZ Partnership for Healthy Communities). Recreation was also identified as a critical area of economic opportunity and vital for community well being. In a recent community survey by the Recreation Workgroup of the CV Watershed Partnership, 75% of participants identified a pool as the most wished-for amenity. The target population to be served by the pool are the nearly 6000 visitors/season (daily count only) who were served prior to closing in 2014; this does not include the CCYS Piranhas (average 80 members/year}, adult volleyball, water aerobics, or events (both public and private). In the last two years of use, Hostetler pool daily counts were 5095 & 6331 (visitors/season). Other groups who plan to utilize the pool when opened are the Cobre Valley Youth Club, CCYS, & Foundry Teen Program. The reopening of the pool will immediately address the local need for water recreation in our region. Individual community members have requested the City Council for the pool’s reopening. Many regional surveys and facilitations have been completed, and water recreation has repeatedly been identified as a community priority. Based on historical data, reopening the pool will directly impact at least 6500 people each season, with expected growth in subsequent years. Reopening this iconic facility will enhance the quality of life across all demographics, including the surrounding communities of Globe-Miami-San Carlos and the unincorporated areas, with a population of over 20,000. We are looking forward to providing a safe, beautiful place to gather for water recreation, programs, and events while reestablishing the anchor in our community that our residents are requesting. |
| Conclusion |
| The funds being provided to the City of Globe through the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement No. 00002022 will be used for the "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project. |
| Recommendation |
| Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement No. 00002022 with the City of Globe to provide funding towards the "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project. |
| Suggested Motion |
| Information/Discussion/Action to consider a request to provide $(500,000) to the City of Globe that will be used for the "Let's DIVE In!" Community Center Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project; determine the contribution amount; and authorize the Chairman's signature on Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 00002022 once the contribution amount has been entered upon the IGA. (Linda Oddonetto) |
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