Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Citrus County Parks & RecreationMay 27, 2014

77 Civic CircleBeverly Hills, FL 34465

Presented By:Jeff Gordon, Parks & Recreation Director

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

PurposeTo update the Board as requested on the operations of the Central

Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills and receive direction on the future of the facility.

Background• Back on April 27th, 1990 an agreement was made between Beverly Hills

Development Corporation and the Beverly Hills Recreation Association. This agreement stated that if the Beverly Hills Recreation Association becomes insolvent, then the Recreation Center reverts back to the County.

• On November 1, 2011, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners took over the operations.

• On July 9, 2013 the Board approved another year of operation with the direction to Beverly Hills to increase membership.

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Facility Amenities

37 acres located on Lake Beverly Game Room 82,000 gallon pool Walking Path – Dogs allowed Tennis Courts Instructional Classes 24 Horseshoe pits Billiard Room Shuffleboard Banquet/Conference Room Exercise Room Park Pavilion and Deck

Building Hours

• Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 5:00PM

• Center averages 31 visitors per day

Expenses without pool– 2 Full time Community Center Aides $54,570

– Utilities $9,268

– Postage & Supplies $250

– Janitorial & Phone $5,275

– Maintenance $32,600

– Loan paid off March 28, 2015 $5,050

Total Expenses $107,013

– Revenue without pool– Memberships, Events, Rentals, Classes $ 69,600

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Building Hours and Operating Costs

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Pool Hours and Operating CostsPool Hours (May -September)• Monday – Saturday 10:00AM – 7:00PM• Sunday – 1:00PM – 5:00PM • The pool averages 39 swimmers per day, which includes the YMCA and Boys and

Girls Club• Starting costs to repair and renovate pool, restrooms, roof and pool deck area

will be $116,090 – (See chart on next page)• Maximum visitors in the pool area at one time is 48

- Pool Only Expenses – Pool Staff $14,348– Utilities $6,732– Janitorial & Phone $925– Chemicals & Permits $3,250

Total Expenses $25,255

– Pool Only Revenue $4,600

Membership

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

• 241 Total Members Prior to taking over Central Ridge Community Center• 301 Total Members with the pool open on July 9, 2013• 163 Total Members with the pool closed on May 5, 2014

Individual Member - $175.00 per year

Individual Member - $20.00 per month

Couples Membership - $300.00 per year

Family Membership - $350.00 per year

Family Membership - $35.00 per month

550 Members would be needed in order to financially support the facility

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

• Wii – Ongoing• Water Aerobics• Horseshoe’s – Ongoing• Shuffleboard Courts – Ongoing• Adopt – A – Tree Event• Christmas in the Hills Parade• Valentine’s Day Event• Free Monthly Movies – Ongoing• Teen Dance• Sock Hop Dinner & Dance• Military Card Party

Programs, Special Events and Classes

• Concerts - Ongoing• Bingo Pizza Parties• Flea Markets - Ongoing• Fall Festival - Ongoing• Card Games• Line Dancing• Ballroom Dancing• Exercise Trainer – Ongoing• BHCA Farmers Market - Closed

The Center has served 11,200 people over the last year, 31 people per day

• Computer Classes• Water Color Classes• Tennis Classes• Elvis Show - Ongoing• Dinner Dances• Billiard Tournaments - Ongoing• Aqua Zumba• YMCA ( Swim Lessons)• Boys and Girls Club Swimming

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly HillsWhat has been done since July 9, 2013?

Membership Drive• New monthly rates

– Individual - $20.00– Family - $35.00

• Attend 3 Events and receive a chance to win a 3 month Membership

• Citizens Academy• Working with Church at the

Hills• Press Releases to Newspaper Generated 90 New Members

New Events• Billiards Tournament • Sally Valentines Show • Movie in the Park• Free Indoor Movies• Sally & Roy Tribute Shows• Ice Cream Social• Fall Festival• Johnny Lobo Concert• State Horseshoe Tournament 1,160 in attendance$1,737 in New Event Revenue

Rentals• Increased Rental Activity at the

Center with the Board approved rate of $50 per hour.

• Partnered with the Church at the Hills to expose more families and youth to the Center. This monthly rental generates $14,400 a year

• FY2013 had:– 13 Rentals Total = $1,242.90

• FY2014 has:– 61 Rentals as of April 30– $4,229.00 Current Revenue– $11,782.00 Revenue Scheduled– $16,011 Total Rental Revenue

Total increase for 2014 Rental Revenue of $14,768 over 2013

• Cleared overgrown brush, cleaned buildings, trimmed trees and disposal of all debris - $7,000

• Washed and painted buildings, walls, walkways and other areas of the facility - $5,000

• Waxed the Main Hall floor - $1,500• Created recycling center & doggie clean-up stations - $500• Demolition of the unsafe pavilion and debris removal - $3,811• Repairs to buildings, electric and water lines - $30,882

Total Cost for Building/Grounds Maintenance - $48,693

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Building/Grounds Maintenance since 11/1/2011

• Cleaned pool deck - $500• Added ADA pool lift - $6,655• Pool repairs- $9,816

Total Cost for Pool Maintenance - $16,971

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Pool Maintenance since 11/1/2011

Year Revenue Expenses Loss

2012 $59,969.71 $109,766.34 ($49,796.63)

2013 $56,742.63 $104,929.25 ($48,186.62)

2014 Projected $41,310.26 $ 91,298.00 ($49,987.74)

2015 Projected Budget $74,200.00 $122,920.00 ($48,720.00)

Projected Improvements to be done in 2014/2015

• Central Ridge Pool Repair and Renovation starting cost - $116,090.00

• ADA Improvements to Park area - $50,000

• Tennis Court Refurbishment - $10,000

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly HillsFinancial History of the Center

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly HillsAdditional Information…

• $2,938,984 Total Tax Levied in Beverly Hills • 5,717 Total Parcels

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

OPTIONS PRESENTED

Parks & Recreation staff have come up with five options to present to the Board for

Central Ridge Community Center.

Board of County Commissioners Subsidize – No change Projected Revenue 2014/2015 $74,200.00 - Includes Membership Fees Projected Expenses 2014/2015 -$112,920.00 - Projected Tennis Court Refurbishment -$10,000.00 - ADA Improvements to Park area -$50,000.00 Subtotal County Subsidy $98,720.00 - Projected Pool Repairs and renovation of -$116,090.00 Total County Subsidy $214,810.00

Ongoing General Fund Cost will be $38,720.00

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

OPTION 1

Facility becomes Non-Membership Center

Projected Revenue 2014/2015 (Rentals, Pool, Classes) $ 29,200.00

Projected Expenses 2014/2015 (Includes Tennis Court Refurbishment) -$122,920.00

Membership Reimbursement -$ 1,713.00

ADA Improvements to Park area -$50,000.00

Pool Repairs and Renovations -$116,090.00

Subtotal Cost to General Fund with Pool $261,523.00

Totals without Pool (Expense $25,255 – Revenue $4,600) $ 20,655.00

Without Pool Repairs and Renovations $116,090.00

Total Cost to General Fund $124,778.00

Ongoing General Fund Cost with pool $83,720.00

Ongoing General Fund Cost without pool $63,065.00

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

OPTION 2

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

OPTION 3 Sell/Lease Community Building and maintain Park/Pool in General Fund under Parks

Projected Revenue 2014/2015 $4,600.00 Projected Expenses 2014/2015 -$58,404.00

- Includes Tennis Court, Loan Balance, Membership Reimbursement - ADA Improvements to Park area -$50,000.00

- Projected Pool Repairs and Renovation -$116,090.00 Subtotal Cost to General Fund with Pool $219,894.00

- Without Pool (Expense $25,255 – Revenue $4,600) $ 20,655.00 - Without Pool Repairs and Renovation $116,090.00

Total Cost to General Fund without pool $ 83,149.00

Ongoing General Fund Cost with pool $37,051.00

Ongoing General Fund Cost without pool $16,396.00

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Close Facility

- Maintenance for Buildings/Park $10,836.00

- Loan Balance of $ 5,050.00

- One time Member Reimbursement $ 1,713.00

Total Board Cost would be $ 17,599.00

Regular estimated yearly maintenance $ 10,836.00

OPTION 5

OPTION 4

Bid out entire property to lease or sell

Central Ridge Community Center at Beverly Hills

Board Direction?