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Project Manager: Ken Cornwall, 253-305-1082
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South Tacoma Community Center
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| What's Planned for Your Park |
We've begun work to develop an exciting new regional 75-acre community complex to bring multiple programs and services to the South Tacoma region. This new urban complex will include elements maintained by Metro Parks Tacoma such as a community center, a sports complex, outdoor adventure multiplex, and trails systems, in partnership with Tacoma Public School's new Gray Middle School and Boys and Girls Club Topping Regional Hope Center. A proposed Sound Transit center is just 2 blocks away from this site.|
STCC Pre-Design Study - completed 04/15/09 |
View Predesign Document
Click here to read more about the Pre-Design Study.
| STCC Selection of Site & Program Elements Project - completed 02/20/08 |
Click here to read more about the decision to develop SERA.
| Budget - Design, Permitting & Construction |
The Parks Improvement Bond Measure, approved by the citizens of Tacoma in November of 2005, provides $5,000,000 for South Tacoma Community Center.
Additional Funding:
• On March 10, 2008 the Board of Park Commissioners approved allocating $4,240,150 of funds from the 2005 Park Improvement Bond Program's 'Partnership Contribution' category towards development of the South Tacoma Community Center. Resolution No. R20-08
• Representative Steve Conway and Senator Rosa Franklin successfully lobbied the legislature for $500,000 in state funding for development of the new South Tacoma Community Center. The governor signed the bill April 1, 2008.
The total project cost to develop the South Tacoma Community Center and the outdoor recreational elements has been estimated to range between $18 to $23 million dollars. A grant application to the State of Washington is in the works for an additional $5 million. Additional funding is required.
This project is anticipated to increase MPT's maintenance and operations work levels plus related costs.
| Scope of Work - Design Permitting & Construction |
Architectural Program Summary
Design Development Phase
Construction Documents Phase
Bidding Phase
Construction Phase
| Project Status - Design, Permitting & Construction |
06/25/10 90% Construction Documents prepared as of 06/18/10. Building permit review is underway. Preparations are being made to bid the project.
04/23/10 Construction Documents are under way. Parks Staff are being educated regarding building systems. The land trade with Tacoma Schools is complete and full funding for the building is nearly secured.
02/22/10 The Board voted unanimously to authorize the exchange of property with Tacoma Public Schools which will enable the new Baker Middle School and South Tacoma Community Center to be constructed. View resolution.
The school district will build the replacement for Baker Middle School at Harmon Park. Acquisition of this approximately 8.4 acre park parcel will allow students to remain at the existing school site eliminating the need to relocate classrooms and the busing of students to an alternative location for the duration of the construction process. As part of the new school development, the school district will create recreation amenities at the end of the property where Baker is currently located. This will include new soccer and baseball fields, a perimeter walking trail and a playground area.
In exchange, Metro Parks will get approximately 19.8 acres of school property for construction of the new South Tacoma Community Center. The center has been designed to incorporate into a shared campus with SERA Field, the Boys & Girls Club's new Topping Hope Center, and Gray Middle School. The three organizations will collaborate on shared use of programming space, maximizing the potential benefits of each of these community resources.
02/11/10 At the Board presentation, the architectural team focused on creating a universal design to better serve individuals with disabilities. Ramps located at the front of the stage in the center's performance hall and wide aisles with adequate space to maneuve between fitness equipment are just a couple of the design features that create a welcoming environment for guests to easily engage in the center's activities. The building's unique design features and close proximity to McChord AFB and Fort Lewis position the center to serve as a valuable resource for soldiers returning from combat. The emphasis on enhanced accessibility will also better serve the MPT Specialized Rec program which will be housed at the center. Other elements of the center include a kitchen with a functional design that can accomodate programming opportunities as well as food preparation; a fireplace visitors can gather around to socialize and a chile watch area. CPG will conclude review and comments on the design development plans on Feb. 16, after which the project will move into development of construction documents.
01/29/10 Design Development is complete and review of documents will run through 02/08/10. A presentation to the Park Board is planned for 02/08/10. The teaching/catering kitchen, juice bar and other central elements have been retained. The large meeting room remains. A 1,000 sf partner space is included in the building. We are working with MVP Physical Therapy to share use of the exercise room. The LEED process continues and the building is being designed iwth a ground source heat pump system. sources for all of the funding for the project remain uncertain. The project remains on schedule for bidding n June of this year.
12/11/09 Design Development is 75% complete. A submittal is scheduled for 01/18/10. Reviews will run through 01/26/10.
10/21/09 CB Richard Ellis has completed a study for the resale value of the Manitou Center property.
09/25/09 In response to questionable peat soils at the building site, $1 million will be required for a piling (stone column) foundation. A Design Development phase review is anticipated in February.
09/24/09 Schematic Design phase is completed. A presentation to the CPG is scheduled for 09/25/09. An analysis of funding options was presented to the Park Board on 09/21/09. Conditional Use permit application materials are being prepared.
09/11/09 The procurement of fixtures and equipment (approx. $1 million) is expected to be a separate project.
08/28/09 A LEED Eco-Charette was conducted by Miller/Hull architects. This is a requirement of the LEED process. Additional ideas/concepts providing LEED points were identified. The project is currently rated at the Silver classification.
08/14/09 The project has been reduced. The ponds will be lined so that the aquifers will be protected. We will need to provide shade trees in the parking area. The grass will not be irrigated and will include eco turf. The building will be Silver Leed certified. No improvements have been proposed for the school's old shop building - we're talking to the school about bringing the building into our project. Because of the limited budget, inventory to fill the building is not included and will need to be identified elsewhere. A commercial realtor (CB Richard Ellis) has been selected and is being placed under contract to investigate the possible lease or sale of the Manitou Center property as part of efforts to raise funds for the project. Schematic Design phase is being completed. A presentation to the Steering Committee occurred on 08/11/09 and a presentation to the CPG is scheduled for 08/14. An analysis of funding options is being developed for review with the park Board and conditional Use permit application materials are being prepared.
07/17/09 The building needs to be downsized to 31,000 square feet - the large meeting room has been reduced as have space allocations in the exercise equipment and common areas. Peat soils at the building site are making the foundation more expensive. Shared parking with the B&G Club remains an issue. A consultant firm will be hired to do a traffic study as part of the project permitting. A LEED Charette will be held from 10 am to 1 pm on August 28 after the regular CPG meeting.
06/05/09 We continue to investigate the sale of Manitou Center. An RFP is being advertised 06/09/09 for real estate economic assistance. This does not mean that MPT has made a specific decision regarding when or how to dispose of the property. This effort is primarily focusing on providing info to help the Board make decisions regarding the future of the property. We intend to begin a feasibility study for supplemental fundraising for STCC - Schematic Design phase is underway for the reduced floor area design. Conditional Use permit application materials are being prepared.
05/08/09 A project Scope Definition was approved on 05/01/09. Revisions to project space and facility program are under way.
05/01/09 We have confirmation from the State Legislature regarding their contribution to project funding. The project budget shows $2,949,480 remaining to be raised.
04/24/09 At the last COW meeting the board agreed on the size of the building at approx. 32,000 square feet with a budget of approximately $14 million. April 27 the Board will vote to approve an extensin to Miller-Hull's contract for the schematic design development phases of design. The Project Steering Committee will continue. There are a number of complicated permits to go thru - much is dependent on aquisition of the property and an understanding with the City.
| Project Schedule - Design, Permitting & Construction |
Design Consultant: Miller-Hull
Anticipated Bid Ad Date: 07/14/10
Notice to Proceed: 09/07/10
Anticipted Substantial Completion: 11/15/11
| April 15, 2009 Predesign Document Prepared by The Miller/Hull Partnership, LLP Cover/Contents/Participants Section 1 - Executive Summary Section 2 - Program Analysis Section 3 - Site Analysis Section 4 - Sustainability Section 5 - Technical Requirements Section 6 - Estimate of Probable Costs Section 7 - Option 1E / Option 1E with Partners / Proposed Elevations / Proposed Building Sections / View to Southeast / View from Southeast Section 8 - Preliminary concept Plan Summary Report Section 9 - Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report submitted by E3RA, Inc. November 7, 2008 |
| Project Schedule |
• Design Development - July 2009
Miller-Hull Partnership
• Completion of design docs & submittal for approval - Oct. 2009
• Completion of Construction & Bidding Documents - March 2010
• All funding must be Secured before Bidding - May 27, 2010
• Construction begin - June 2010
• Occupancy - November 2011
| Green Construction Sustainability Considerations |
| Community & Board Participation |
- Project Steering Committee - Public users of the new facilities will be represented during planning by a Project Steering Committee with members drawn from the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council, South End Neighborhood Council, South Tacoma Way Business District, Tacoma School District, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, MPT's Arts Advisory Committee, MPT's Sports & Aquatics Advisory Commitee, Tacoma Police Department and MPT's recreation and operations staff.
- Upcoming Meetings
- Public meeting at conclusion of Schematic Design Phase - TBA
- Public meeting at conclusion of Design Development Phase - TBA - Completed meetings
- May 6, 2009 at Baker Middle School - Open house to share info about possible land exchange
- March 10, 2009 at Gray Middle School - Metro Parks staff, project architects, steering committee members and our partners from the Boys & Girls Clubs and Tacoma Public Schools want to hear your ideas about our design concepts for the new South Tacoma Community Center and surrounding campus.
- January 15, 2009 at South Park Community Center - ten citizens attended and reviewed the work of the architects
- Introduce project and solicit public comment during the Summer Sounds & Cinema event at SERA on 08/23/08 - Board Meetings & Resolutions
Board Meetings
- 02/23/09 - Study Session
- 03/16/09 - Study Session
- 02/22/10 Public Meeting/final adoption of a resolution relating to the South Tacoma Community Center and Harmon Park property exchange. View resolution.
Board Capital Improvement Committee
Find out more about the Board of Park Commissioners. - Events
- Ground Breaking Ceremony - TBA
- Opening Ceremony - TBA - Metro Parks' Public Participation Policy.
- Send us your comments about this project.
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2010 1:10 PM