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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-05-143 - Kingsdale Community Centre Capital Improvements ) R Community Services Report To: Date of Meeting: Submitted By: Community Services Committee November 21,2005 Prepared By: Christiane Sadeler, Interim Director, Community Programs and Services Debbie Campbell, Interim Manager, Program and Resource Services 3 Ward(s) Involved: Date of Report: Report No.: Subject: November 7,2005 CSD-05-143 KINGSDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: That as part of the 2006 budget deliberations, $70,000 be added to the capital forecast for improvements to the Kingsdale Community Centre portable to address identified health and safety needs. BACKGROUND: The Kingsdale neighbourhood is located in the south-central portion of the City Of Kitchener, and has been identified as being somewhat isolated or detached from other residential areas by freeways and industrial areas, with its boundaries being Courtland Avenue, Fairway Road, Highway 8, and the Conestoga Parkway. The neighbourhood is characterized by high-density housing, and has an average household income that is significantly below that of the average City Of Kitchener household. More than 60 percent of dwellings in the Kingsdale community are rental units. More than thirty-six percent of families with children in the community are single- parent families. Within this social and economic context the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association has been in existence since 1988 and has significantly contributed to the capacity of the neighbourhood. In October 2001, a portable structure was donated to the City Of Kitchener by the House of Friendship to be used as the Kingsdale Community Centre. The portable consists of a lobby, small kitchen, one program room and several offices which serve multiple purposes. Since 2001, the Centre has been utilized as a community focal point for the delivery of outreach services as well as recreation programs. In the past two years, the provision of outreach services through the Centre has increased by approximately 670/0. This increase in service provision reflects community needs as well as the ability of these services to maximize informal recreational settings to address wider social challenges. Kingsdale CC Capital Improvements Page 2 As outreach services have increased several facility deficiencies have been identified which require a response to ensure the ongoing operation of the programs and services to the community in a safe and healthy setting. REPORT: The Leisure Facilities Master Plan acknowledged that the Kingsdale community is in need of enhanced program space. Recommendation 19 of the LFMP states: "That a community centre for the Kingsdale area be pursued, based on the following development program: availability of additional portable facilities as an interim measure until permanent facilities are in place; connected to the future potential availability of the Doherty Arena; a Business Plan be completed by 2007; potential development of a resource centre between 2008 and 2010 be based on the alternatives that emerge and the Business Plan outcomes". To date, the storage and provision of food distribution at the centre has occurred in a small kitchen off the front lobby. As service levels have increased, some of the food distribution has moved into the lobby, which is adjacent to the washrooms. This proximity of food storage to washrooms is not in compliance with the Ontario building code. There is an immediate need to relocate food distribution services within the portable to meet Ontario Building Code requirements, and enhance facility storage to meet health and safety regulations. The redesign of the existing portable would serve to maximize the use of space within the Kingsdale Community Centre until a more permanent structure is secured. Additionally, facilities within the portable for food storage and distribution and program supplies, are inadequate. Equipment is located throughout the facility, posing safety concerns. Community centre patrons, specifically seniors, have identified their concerns with regards to tripping hazards and lack of accessibility. This has resulted in at least one program being relocated from the community centre to an alternate location in the community, an option that is not open to most programs. The alternate location has created a barrier to participation for some seniors, as that facility is not accessible to participants with mobility aids. Finally, the current structure provides only one meeting area for community programming and service delivery. The priorities of the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association and staff are the provision of basic needs such as food, clothing and resources to community members, as well as recreational programming. Recreational programs are offered by the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association at the Community Centre, as well as at several churches and schools located in the community. Although this decentralized approach provides for some added programming opportunities, the lack of space at the Centre itself has been a deterrent to the community developing the leadership and capacity to grow beyond its current level of operation to meet community needs. Transportation and financial resource limitations continue to be barriers to participation for local residents in off-site locations. The limited space that is currently available at the centre does not readily allow for social gatherings and/or meetings to further develop the capacity of the community. Without adequate meeting space, it will be difficult for the community to mobilize and this will in turn inhibit their ability to develop a Business Plan for a permanent Community Centre. One option under consideration as part of staff and volunteer discussions about the centre situations is to add a multipurpose space to enable the community centre to become a focal point and thus encourage strong communication between residents and community groups for the present and future coordination of programs and services. Kingsdale CC Capital Improvements Page 3 Staff, in consultation with the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association, has considered several options to address the existing health and safety concerns, and space limitations including the redesign of the existing Kingsdale Community Centre and the addition of storage facilities, the addition of a second portable structure, and the relocation of sections of the Chandler-Mowat portable. There is a shared understanding that the needs should be addressed in the most cost-effective manner. The redesign of the portable and provision of a storage shed would respond to the immediate needs, as well as maximize the use of current space. The provision of additional space would enhance the ability of the community to move beyond basic service provision to develop community capacity and provide recreational opportunities within the neighbourhood. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The attached chart outlines several options that have been considered for consideration by Council. As part of the 2006 budget deliberations an investment of $70,000 is suggested as part of the 2006 capital budget. A detailed budget that would allow for the redesign of the facility to attend to all of the current health and safety requirements is also attached. Facilities Management has identified the potential to construct storage cupboards that could be relocated to a permanent structure at a later date. There is no projected impact on the ongoing operating budget as a result of the recommended capital investment. COMMUNICATIONS: The Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association, community members and the House of Friendship staff have been involved in meetings and discussions with regards to the identified options. There is a shared understanding that improvements to the facility and/or additional portable space as identified would provide a temporary solution to allow for continued service provision until a permanent facility is approved by Council. Communication in regard to improvements to the Kingsdale Community Centre would be shared through the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association newsletter. CONCLUSION: The provision of additional space at the Kingsdale Community Centre would enhance the ability of the community to further develop their capacity in anticipation of a permanent facility and as recommended in the LFMP. The proposed redesign of the existing Kingsdale portable is the most cost-effective approach to address the immediate health and safety concerns that have been identified. Approval of $70,000 as part of the 2006 budget would facilitate the ongoing operation of programs and services in a safe and healthy manner. Christiane Sadeler Director, Community Programs and Services AP Re: Kingsdale Community Centre Interior Renovations Please find below our estimated cost to do the interior renovations for the above noted project. Construction Costs and Allowances Allowance for site work / repairs Storage shed allowance (Includes site prep) Removal/relocation of existing shed New millwork Structural reinforcement of facility Total Allowances Existing portable interior renovations as per drawing Provision of new dutch door at office Remove carpet and install VCT Relocation of existing water heater Provide new counter top at room 101 Provide new uppers and lowers in room 105 Removal of storage closets Power for new computers 7 data drops for computers @$250.00 ea (no internet connections included in this) Plumbing (removal of single sink, install triple sink) 1 insulated hollow metal exterior door c/w hardware Power for relocated freezers in room 104 Power for relocated freezer in kitchen Supply and installation of wooden walkway Total Construction Permits $2,000.00 $8,500.00 $1,500.00 $10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $27,000.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $500.00 $800.00 $8,500.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $1,750.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $600.00 $300.00 $3,000.00 Building Permit $500.00 (allow for $1000.00 as a deposit for final inspection, this is refundable) Total permits Sub total Contingency allowance PM fees Consultant fees (Mechanical and Electrical) $45,450.00 x 10% $49,995.00 x 15% Total fees and allowances $4,545.00 $7,499.00 $3,000.00 $25,950.00 $500.00 $53,450.00 $68,494.00 UJ t- Z W :5 W > o 0: e.. :5 ...J <C t- - e.. <C (.Jcn Wz 0:0 t-_ zt- we.. 00 > !::: z :J :5 :5 o o W ...J <C c UJ Cl z 52 I- ...Jz <cW 1-== -I- Q.tJJ <Cw 0> Z o o o o I"- tF7 tJJ W :J tJJ ~ "- Q) +-' C ,+-Q) o 0 C Q) o..c .- +-' en+-, C ~ ~ en o.Q) X 0 Q).- "- > o "- ,+-Q) S en 0"'C _C ~ ~ +-,en o E C ~ en "- Q)g o "- Do.. w == o o I- :J o ~ +-' Q) ~ en "'C C ~ ..c +-' ~ Q) ..c Q) ~ "'C Q) E E en .~ C Q) Q) en E en Q) Q) "- -0 .5 "'Cg <(,,- o o o o M C\I tF7 == -5 Q) "- ~.o~ E .8:-: en 13 Q) C -: 2 ~ ~:J2U) ~ _~cC+-, > "'COQ)C Q) c-~ 0 Q) en Q):J~c ~ o.o:t=~ Q)C X en C E --Q) _~ Q)~:J,,- -r- -"-EQ) ~:O :~ ~ E a. en "'C 0.000 ~~ ~ a. 0 '+- Q) Q) oE+-,eno"'C.o C 2 ~ ~ ,.- -s; ~ ~Q)co~eo ~~~a..lo.o. -c > E ~ 000 ~ :> 0)0"- ~> __ "- Q) U. 0 -=::::::: Q) en a. o......J C\I .-=::::: C ~ E O-i:: ~ "'C en -~ Q) :J C E ~+-,+-' ~ ~ "'C _~ g -E 0, ~c~ ~ 0,,- ~en Q) "-Q)Een+-, ..c o.cE~~ Q) 0Q)8Q)c ~encoQ).o~ -- +-' 0 Q) "- ~ E "'C C - - ..c 1"\ +-' "- Q)Q)en+-,LL."-Q) EE~~~8..o. 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