Meeting Summary
The city council held a study session to discuss the draft operator agreements for the Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC) with Columbus Corporation and the Adult Wellness and Education Center (formerly Senior Wellness Center) with Healthy Living OKC. Both agreements are nearing finalization, with the YFAC agreement expected for a council vote in about a month and the Adult Wellness Center agreement potentially in April. Discussions covered financial responsibilities, user fees, maintenance, and operational policies for the new facilities.
Financial Matters
YFAC Operator Startup Costs
Columbus Corporation, as the operator of YFAC, is estimated to invest approximately $500,000 in startup costs, including computers, hardware, and initial supplies.
City Capital Maintenance Responsibility (YFAC)
The city will be responsible for capital items valued over $5,000 with a life expectancy of more than one year at the YFAC.
City Contribution to Adult Wellness Center Operations
The city will provide a maximum contribution of $125,000 per year to Healthy Living OKC for the Adult Wellness Center, decreasing over the first three years. This includes utility assistance, janitorial services for the first three years, lawn and landscaping services for the first five years, pool maintenance for the first five years, and fitness equipment.
Tiff Funds for Norman Public Schools at YFAC
Approximately $350,000 in Tiff funds from the University of North Park Tiff closure have been set aside to offset costs for Norman Public Schools to use the YFAC, estimated at $50,000 per year.
Estimated User Fees for Adult Wellness Center
Proposed user fees for the Adult Wellness Center are estimated at $35 per month for individuals and $50 per month for married couples, with a sliding scale and scholarship opportunities available.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Construction for the Adult Wellness Center to be completed by the end of August.
- Construction for the YFAC to be completed by the end of October.
- Approximately 45-60 days needed after construction for punch lists and move-in for both facilities.
Watch For
- YFAC operator agreement to return for a council vote in approximately one month.
- Adult Wellness Center operator agreement potentially coming for a vote in April.
- Norman Regional Health System agreement for YFAC to be presented concurrently with the YFAC operator agreement, likely in late April.
- An RFP process for the utilization of the existing Senior Center (former Carnegie Library) will be initiated in the future.
- Future discussions regarding potential city subsidies to ensure affordability of Adult Wellness Center membership fees for seniors on fixed incomes.
Announcements
- The Senior Wellness Center will now be known as the Adult Wellness and Education Center.
- An Adidas store has been verbally committed for the YFAC, likely operated by the hospital with contributions split between the Young Family Foundation and the hospital Foundation.
- Public art installations are planned for both facilities: a carbon fiber steel structure at YFAC depicting a swimmer, volleyball player, and basketball player (Trae Young's outline), and a multi-color reflective stained glass flower at the Adult Wellness Center.
- Wood from a large Cypress tree removed from the Senior Center site will be repurposed for the coffee bar inside the Adult Wellness Center.
Agenda Summary
Agenda Item 1: Discussion regarding operator agreements for the Young Family Athletic Center and the Senior Center
Review and discussion of the draft lease and management agreements for the Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC) with Columbus Corporation and the Adult Wellness and Education Center (formerly Senior Wellness Center) with Healthy Living OKC. The discussion covered operational details, financial responsibilities, user fees, maintenance, and termination clauses for both facilities.