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needs assessment, Feasibility study
& ConCeptual design For potential
southeast Community Center
February 1, 2013 | rFp no. 7456
Table of conTenTs
secTion 1 executive summary
secTion 2 corporate background and experience
secTion 3 Project staffing and organization
secTion 4 Technical approach
secTion 5 cost Proposal
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A. Executive Summary
the salvation army ray & Joan KroC Corps Community Center | Salem, Oregon
3457 Ringsby Court, Unit 200
Denver, Colorado 80216
303‐455‐1366 Fax 303‐455‐7457
Toll Free 866‐646‐1980
www.brsarch.com
February 1, 2013
John Stephen, CPPO
City of Fort Collins’ Purchasing Division
215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: Request for Proposals 7456
Needs Assessment, Feasibility & Conceptual Design for
Potential Southeast Community Center
Proposal Executive Summary
Dear Mr. Stephen and Members of the Selection Committee:
Community centers and cultural arts facilities are often the image maker and heart of activity for
the citizens of a community; and Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture (BRS) is interested, motivated
and excited to assist the City of Ft. Collins in making this project the heart of activity for the
growing Southeast population.
Winners of more than 40 design awards, BRS has completed recreation, wellness, park, aquatic,
active-aging and cultural arts projects for more than 200 communities - more than any firm in the
nation – in the planning and design of their facilities, including Ft. Collins. Back in the early
1990s, BRS created the award-winning Ft. Collins Senior Center, and we would love to work with
you again! Not only has our firm completed similar projects to the Southeast Community Center,
our firm’s capability to service this project is robust with 9 partners, 4 senior associates and 14
staff members, all skilled in community and cultural arts center planning, design and support.
Since 1975, designing “Activity Centers” – where people play, visit, learn, and work – have been
the focus of our practice. Our knowledge and experience have given us a national reputation in
the design and planning of community, cultural arts, recreation and aquatic facilities. We are
strong believers in an interactive process to guide our clients and engage the community. We
encourage the participation of those who will ultimately use the facility; we believe their input is
crucial to the success of the final building project.
We understand the City of Fort Collins has the following project objective: you are seeking a
qualified Architectural/Planning team to provide a comprehensive feasibility study and conceptual
design services for a potential future municipally operated multi-purpose facility providing the
community with cultural, arts, recreation, fitness, athletic and aquatics opportunities.
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City of Fort Collins’ Purchasing Division
February 1, 2013
Proposal Executive Summary
Page 2
3457 Ringsby Court, Unit 200
Denver, Colorado 80216
303‐455‐1366 Fax 303‐455‐7457
Toll Free 866‐646‐1980
www.brsarch.com
The proposed facility will meet the needs of the growing Southeast population of the Fort Collins
area as well as those not currently served by existing facilities. The City is seeking a minimum
LEED Gold Certified building. BRS has completed several community centers certified in the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design system administered by the US Green Building
Council. Our latest project to achieve LEED Gold certification is the Ray and Joan Kroc
Community/ Cultural Arts Center in Phoenix, Arizona which opened last year.
We understand the City of Ft. Collins is seeking a consulting team to conduct a feasibility study
exploring needs assessment, space use plan, conceptual building and site design and pro-forma
budget. The City has set aside $70,000 for the fee and expenses. BRS proposes a total cost of
$69,834. Professional services will begin the week of February 25th and will be completed by June
30, 2013.
BRS has assembled an exceptionally qualified team for your project, members with whom we
have successfully worked on previous projects. Seasoned professionals Steve Blackburn and
Dave Hammel will lead the project as the Principal-in-Charge and Design Principal respectively.
Jeff King of Ballard*King Associates will serve the project as Operations and Market Analysis
consultant. Doug Whiteaker of Water Technology, Inc. will lead the Aquatic Design, and landscape
architect Jana McKenzie of Ft. Collins-based Logan Simpson Design will lead the conceptual site
planning and layout evaluation.
Our promise: The BRS team will listen, respond and provide you with client service and design
excellence, the backbone of our practice. The following sections of this submittal include our
response to your Request for Proposal. Ultimately, the selection of a consultant is a subjective
decision. How well we communicate is as important as the breadth of our experience. We
encourage you to call our clients and tour our facilities. They are the best testament to our
commitment to service and design excellence.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Blackburn, AIA, LEED® AP Dave Hammel, AIA, LEED® AP
Principal and Authorized Representative Design Principal
CO Architectural License #305780 CO Architectural License #201468
steveblackburn@brsarch.com davehammel@brsarch.com
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erie Community Center | Erie, Colorado
B. Corporate Background and Experience
Designing great places for communities has been the driving passion
of barker rinker seacat architecture since its early beginnings more
than 37 years ago. With nine principals, four senior associates and
a total fi rm of 27, our mission and commitment are the same today
as they were then. By putting the client’s needs fi rst and remaining
true to architectural excellence, we have been at the forefront of
innovative design. We have assisted more than 200 communities
across the country in the strategic planning, master planning,
programming and design of community facilities.
recreation centers, schools, libraries, city halls, cultural and
performing arts centers, visitor facilities, chapels and other public
buildings round out the collection of projects we design. The thread
that runs through them all is our commitment to an interactive
process that includes our clients in the design and development
of their project. Decision makers must often navigate through a
minefi eld of stakeholder groups and agency review, trying to balance
the needs of all. We help facilitate “best-value” decisions unique to
each community. How do we do it? We wear many hats. We’re artists
and analysts, mapmakers and Macgyvers, sages and band leaders,
shepherds and scouts. We encourage potential clients to contact
past and current clients to learn the value of a brs-led project.
our mission statement is, Designing Inspired Community
Architecture. We get our inspiration from the communities and
clients with whom we work. We’d love to work with you.
barker rinker seacat architecture
firM Profile
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
has been recognized nationally as
a leader in the strategic planning,
master planning, programming and
design of community facilities.
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ClieNt
The salvation army georgia
Division
CoNtACt
robert Taylor, Property
secretary
404.728.1334
robert_taylor@uss.
salvationarmy.org
ArChiteCt oF reCord
cheatham fletcher scott
architects
budget
$24 Million
CompletioN
2011
Philanthropist joan b. Kroc gave $1.8 billion to The salvation
army to build and operate state-of-the-art community centers in
cities across the country. barker rinker seacat architecture was
the design architect, in association with cheatham fletcher scott
architects, for the planning and design of a $24 million ray and joan
Kroc corps community center in augusta, georgia.
The 82,000 s.f. center provides worship and performing arts
education, family life and personal development, and recreation
and aquatic opportunities to the underserved residents of augusta.
We began working with The salvation army Usa southern Territory
in the Kroc center application process. brs’s services included
programming, site planning, design and budget forecasting.
The center provides a corps chapel with 400 seats, community
events/banquet hall, commercial kitchen, administrative offi ces,
academic and music classrooms, and party rooms. it provides
family life and personal development, including a first stop family
service center and child watch area. recreation amenities include a
two-court gymnasium, weight/fi tness center, aerobic/dance studio,
locker rooms and family changing rooms, as well as an aquatics
program with indoor leisure pool with current channel, indoor/
outdoor waterslide, interactive water play features and indoor spas.
The citizens of augusta are fortunate recipients of joan Kroc’s vision.
The salvation army
ray and joan Kroc corps community center
augusta, georgia
cUlTUral anD recreaTion
“It was just amazing
to stop in my tracks
and realize everything
that’s going on at
once.”
- Captain Todd Mason, as quoted in
Athletic Business Magazine
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ClieNt
The salvation army northwest
Division
CoNtACt
Major ben Markham,
executive Director
208.667.1865
benton.markham@@usw.
salvationarmy.org
AssoCiAte Firms
architects West inc.
Miller stauffer architects
budget
$30 Million
CompletioN
2009
Philanthropist joan b. Kroc gave $1.8 billion to The salvation army
to build and operate state-of-the-art community centers in cities
across the country. barker rinker seacat was commissioned by The
salvation army Western Territory to plan and design the ray and
joan Kroc corps community center in coeur d’alene, idaho.
The center provides worship and performing arts education, family
life and personal development, and sports training and recreation
opportunities to the underserved residents of coeur d’alene.
The 120,000-s.f. center is a campus of activities for every age
group. The worship, community and education space includes
a 400-seat chapel and multipurpose event space for banquets,
meetings, weddings and community events. The outdoor
amphitheater seats 200 people.
The facility boasts a one-stop activity center with a sports training
and recreation area for those who want to work out; aquatics area
with lap and leisure water; and family life and personal development
area with family lounge, teen room and short-term childcare area.
The citizens of coeur d’alene are very excited about their new center.
it was recently voted the most attractive building in North Idaho by
the readers of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine.
The salvation army
ray and joan Kroc corps community center
coeur d’alene, idaho
cUlTUral anD recreaTion
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The salvation army
ray and joan Kroc corps community center
salem, oregon
Philanthropist joan b. Kroc gave $1.8 billion to The salvation
army to build and operate state-of-the-art community centers in
cities across the country. barker rinker seacat architecture was
commissioned by The salvation army Western Territory to plan and
design the ray and joan Kroc corps community center in salem,
oregon.
The center provides worship and performing arts education, family
life and personal development, and sports training and recreation
opportunities to the underserved residents of salem. The 92,000-
s.f. center is a campus of activities for every age group. The worship,
community and education space includes a 300-seat chapel and
multipurpose event space for banquets, meetings, weddings and
community events.
The center boasts a one-stop activity center with a sports training
and recreation area for those who want to work out, as well as an
aquatics area with lap and leisure pools. The family life and personal
development component houses a family lounge, teen room, short-
term child watch and licensed daycare facility.
The project has received LEED® Silver certifi cation for sustainable
design and energy effi ciency. The citizens of Salem are the fortunate
recipients of joan Kroc’s vision.
ClieNt
The salvation army cascade
Division
CoNtACt
ron DeWilde, Director of
operations
503.566.5762
ron.dewilde@usw.
salvationarmy.org
AssoCiAte Firm
cb2 architects
budget
$33.2 Million
CompletioN
2009
AWArds & FeAtures
2010 Recreation Management
innovative architecture &
Design award
2010 Daily Journal of
Commerce
1st Place – Top Projects,
$15.1M - $50M Private
buildings
2009 american institute of
architects
salem chapter
award of Merit
cUlTUral anD recreaTion
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ClieNt
The salvation army southwest
Division
CoNtACt
Major guy Hawk, Kroc center
administrator
602.276.7396
guy.hawk@usw.salvationarmy.
org
ArChiteCt oF reCord
Dick & fritsche Design group
budget
$43.1 Million
CompletioN
May 2012
AWArds & FeAtures
2012 Arizona Masonry Guild
21st annual excellence in
Masonry architectural award
2012 US. Green Building
Council
only gold gym award
Philanthropist joan b. Kroc gave $1.8 billion to The salvation army to
build and operate state-of-the-art community centers in cities across
the country. barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, in association with Dick
& fritsche Design group (DfDg), was commissioned by The salvation
army Usa Western Territory to assist the southwest Division in their
planning and design efforts for a $43.1 million ray and joan Kroc corps
community center in Phoenix, arizona.
brs led the planning and design services through design
development, with DfDg playing supportive role. at the end of design
development, DfDg took over and led the construction document phase
with brs acting in a support role, reviewing documents for design intent.
The 137,000-s.f. project has four programmatic components. The
worship, community and education component includes a 350-seat
chapel, mission center, community/events banquet hall, classrooms,
library, and arts and crafts room. The family life and personal
development component consists of a child watch and community
wellness center. recreation, a third component, provides basketball
courts, a climbing wall, youth lounge, computer lab and outdoor fi elds
complete with concessions. lastly, the aquatics component boasts
an indoor leisure pool, an outdoor spray garden and a 200-seat
amphitheater.
The center is one of the largest in the family of The salvation army ray
and joan Kroc corps community centers in the country and has been
awarded LEED Gold certifi cation for sustainable design and energy
effi ciency.
The salvation army
ray and joan Kroc corps community center
south Mountain, Phoenix, arizona
cUlTUral anD recreaTion
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southlake, Texas
CoNtACt
chris Tribble, Director of
community services
817.748.8203
ctribble@ci.southlake.tx.us
budget
$40 Million
CompletioN
2013
The city of southlake commissioned barker rinker seacat
architecture to conduct a feasibility study to analyze the feasibility
of constructing of a new multipurpose community facility in
bicentennial Park. a statistically valid survey of residents and several
on-site workshops were conducted to assess potential community
uses.
Programmatic components include a recreation center, senior
center, aquatic center, public library, public meeting spaces, a
regional performance arts center, community services Department
administrative offi ce space, and building support areas. The
purpose of the study is to assist the city council in making their
determination to construct a new facility to meet the community’s
multipurpose facility needs. The results of this study will help
determine the conditions, constraints and the best community uses
of the existing facility and site.
The BRS team prepared fl oor plans for a 102,000 s.f. community
center showing location of potential uses, operational and staffi ng
requirement projections, project cost estimates and a project
implementation schedule. A fl y-around computer animation was
prepared for public information campaign for a May 2013 ballot
initiative.
southlake Multipurpose facility study
southlake, Texas
cUlTUral anD recreaTion
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ClieNt
city of fort collins
CoNtACt
jean Helburg, former
recreation Manager
970.221.6354
budget
$4 Million
CompletioN
1995
AWArds & FeAtures
1996 Athletic Business
award of Merit
recreation facilities Design &
Management school featured
Tour (sponsored by Athletic
Business, University of
northern colorado & cPra)
Large social areas and a park-like setting are just two of the
reasons the senior citizens of fort collins gather at this exceptional
center. There’s something for everyone in this 40,000-s.f. center,
including aerobics and fi tness areas, a lap pool, dining hall, meeting
rooms and more. incorporating the latest materials, the building is
also energy-effi cient and environmentally sensitive.
in addition, the center is used by the community for weddings,
banquets, meetings and other gatherings.
fort collins senior center
fort collins, colorado
senior/recreaTion
“I am proud of you for
helping us establish a
vision for this project
and then working toward
realizing that vision with
very few deviations along
the way.”
- Jean Helburg, Former
Recreation Manager
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Paul Derda recreation center
broomfield, colorado
recreaTion
The 85,000-s.f. Paul Derda recreation center was designed around
the vision of “bringing the Mountains to the Plains.” The center is
themed with Colorado mountain elements, from huge boulders in
the landscape and a 40-ft. climbing wall to adventure slides through
rock formations in the natatorium and art in public places.
Innovations abound in the design of the center. electronic awning
windows open the pool area to the sunning deck, sprayground and
views beyond. The three-lane, 1/10-mile track sweeps around the
lobby, climbing wall, fi tness, cardio, gymnasium and gymnastics
spaces to create a breathtaking fi tness jogging/walking experience.
The upper level of the center was designed to conveniently
accommodate the family with an indoor playground, two aerobic
studios, babysitting, tot activity areas and an outdoor tot lot.
“BRS truly helped us to not only defi ne the vision but
also to make it a reality. Everyday we get to enjoy
the recreation center and marvel at its design and
function.”
- Hugh Brown, Director of Community Resources
ClieNt
City & County of Broomfi eld
CoNtACt
nancy Harrold, Director of
recreation services
303.460.6903
nharrold@ci.broomfi eld.co.us
budget
$17.8 Million
CompletioN
2003
AWArds & FeAtures
2005 Recreation Management
innovative architecture &
Design award
2004 rocky Mountain Masonry
institute
Masterworks in Masonry
award
2004 Athletic Business 17th
annual architectural showcase
2004 Government Recreation
& Fitness
“new Paul Derda rec center a
labor of love”
brsarch.com
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ClieNt
north jeffco recreation
District
CoNtACt
Mike Miles, Director
303.424.2739
budget
$22 Million
CompletioN
2000
AWArds & FeAtures
2010 Westword
best Place to get Wet & Wild
indoors
2001 Colorado Construction
1st Place – best Public
Project
2001 Westword
best new rec center
recreation facilities Design &
Management school
featured Tour (sponsored by
Athletic Business & cPra)
apex center
arvada, colo-
in a league of its own, the apex center is the second-largest public
recreation center west of the Mississippi river and, at the time, was
established as an all-day destination center for families.
This 160,000-s.f. “Supercenter” boasts two sheets of ice; a
themed aquatic center complete with two slides, a tot pool and play
structures; teen pool for water basketball; lap swimming; and two
spas—one for adults only and one for families.
apex offers something for everyone, including a teen room with
billiards and video games, climbing wall, children’s play center and
much more. This is public recreation taken to the next level!
“BRS’s design elements in conjunction with Water
Technology’s aquatic experience provided the perfect blend
to develop an extremely successful aquatic experience for
the region. We continue to have the “WOW” factor.”
- Mike Miles, Director
recreaTion
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ClieNt
city of loveland
CoNtACt
Keven aggers, recreation
Division Manager
970.962.2727
aggerk@ci.loveland.co.us
budget
original building: $5 Million
addition & renovation: $6
Million
CompletioN
original building: 1987
addition & renovation: 2010
AWArds & FeAtures
1989 Athletic Business
award of Merit
recreation facilities Design &
Management school featured
Tour (sponsored by Athletic
Business)
The 67,000-s.f. original center is a cornerstone of the Civic Center
Complex in downtown loveland that includes the public library (also
designed by BRS), civic offi ces, outdoor park and play areas, and
man-made pond.
Designed to be a multipurpose community center, it has become a
community hub of recreational, social and cultural activities for all
ages. The senior center is one of the most popular along the front
range.
in 2008, barker rinker seacat architecture designed an addition
and renovation to the center. leisure aquatics, general classroom
areas, renovated and expanded cardio and strength training space,
a gymnastics space, staff and support offi ces and lobby renovations
were all part of the expansion. The new exterior, facing a highly
traffi cked street, has generous glass and civic character to advertise
activities within.
Hatfield-chilson recreation/senior center
loveland, colorado
senior/recreaTion
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ClieNt
Town of erie
CoNtACt
jill Wait, Parks & recreation
Director
303.926.2791
jwait@erieco.gov
budget
$14 Million (construction only)
CompletioN
2008
AWArds & FeAtures
2008 american Public Works
association
award for excellence
erie community center
erie, colorado
The town of erie, colorado is one of the fastest-growing communities
along colorado’s front range. a feasibility study was completed to
determine the recreation needs for the town and its surrounding
area.
The community was engaged through a public process with surveys,
focus groups and public input meetings to determine what
programs and services the new center might include. after the study
was completed, the concept and budget for a new 60,000-plus-s.f.
center was successfully passed by voters.
The new center is located in a park donated by the developer of
Erie Commons, a new housing community. It was the fi rst building
in a new town center that now includes a plaza and public library.
The new center sets the architectural tone for the rest of the town
center development.
The program for the new center includes an aquatics zone with lap
and leisure pools, party room, gymnasium, aerobics studio, weights
and fi tness area, teen room, child watch area, senior lounge, indoor
playground, climbing pinnacle, multipurpose room with catering
kitchen, locker rooms and lounge.
With the town anticipating growth to double in 15 years, the center is
a welcomed addition to the area.
recreaTion
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longmont recreation center
longmont, colorado
architecturally inspired to celebrate Longmont’s agricultural
heritage, the longmont recreation center represents its citizens’
collective dream becoming reality. The public involvement
process was extensive and residents stayed involved and informed
throughout, offering vital support and input. site selection, program
plan and budget were completed in preparation of a 1999 bond
issue.
some of the key components include lap swimming and leisure pools,
a climbing wall, game room, childcare area, fi tness and meeting
rooms, weight training area and track. longmont’s new 63,500-s.f.
center opened in spring 2002.
“They [BRS] were phenomenal to work with.”
- Don Bessler, (former) Director of Parks and Recreation
ClieNt
city of longmont
CoNtACt
jeff friesner, recreation
Manager
303.651.8393
jeff.friesner@ci.longmont.co.us
budget
$8.4 Million
CompletioN
2002
recreaTion
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arvada center for the arts and Humanities
arvada, colorado
in the summer of 1992, the newly expanded arvada center for the
arts and Humanities opened its doors. brs developed a master
plan and design that combined art and architecture, doubling
the size of the original building and giving new form to the spaces
within: the museum, gallery, banquet hall, theaters, dance studios,
conference rooms, arts classrooms and outdoor amphitheater.
The arvada center has enjoyed a national reputation for its
programs and performances. The renovation and addition brought
renewed energy to the facility, which maintains its place as the city’s
cultural scene.
“One of the strong points of the involvement with
BRS was their ability to communicate effectively with
elected, appointed and professional groups as well as
the public.”
- Robert D. Roby, Former Executive Director
ClieNt
city of arvada
CoNtACt
robert roby, former Deputy
city Manager
303.699.9000
budget
$8.5 Million
CompletioN
1993
AWArds & FeAtures
1996 jefferson county Design
excellence
Program commissioner’s
award
cUlTUral & arTs
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lakewood cultural center
lakewood, colorado
a young community, the city of lakewood was incorporated in 1969.
now the fourth-largest city in the state, the lack of a “city center”
was recognized as a void by the elected offi cials and residents
alike. a partnership was forged between the city and a developer to
provide a lively new downtown with retail, cultural and municipal
facilities in one location.
The Lakewood Cultural Center houses a 316-seat (fi xed and
moveable) theater facility, which has become a popular venue
for professional and community-based theatre, dance and music
performances. it also includes arts classrooms, a gallery, meeting
rooms and a box offi ce.
The outdoor plaza that ties the cultural arts center to the civic
center has become a venue for outdoor festivals and events.
“Working alongside BRS folks are [sic] among my
fondest memories of time at the City of Lakewood.”
- Jim Zelenski, Former Deputy City Manager
City of Lakewood
ClieNt
oPUs northwest, llc
city of lakewood
CoNtACt
susan Martin, cultural center
administrator
303.987.7873
budget
$20.5 Million (civic center &
Municipal facilities)
CompletioN
2000
AWArds & FeAtures
2000 american concrete
institute rocky Mountain
chapter
award of excellence in Design
cUlTUral & arTs
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ClieNt
City of Fairfi eld
CoNtACt
james bell, Director of Parks
& recreation
513.867.5348
AssoCiAte Firms
john Poe architects
budget
$9.6 Million
CompletioN
2005
AWArds & FeAtures
2006 ohio Parks & recreation
association
superior facility award
barker rinker seacat architecture developed a master plan,
program and conceptual design for the Fairfi eld Community Arts
center. once funding was approved, we designed the project through
design development in association with john Poe architects.
a dramatic two-story daylit galleria/lobby welcomes patrons to the
250-seat performance theater, art gallery, arts and crafts studio and
classrooms. The 39,000-s.f. center also contains a multipurpose
room, three conference/community meeting rooms, children’s center
and senior activity area.
The Fairfi eld Community Arts Center is an exciting cultural addition
to the city.
fairfield community arts center
fairfield, ohio
cUlTUral & arTs
brsarch.com
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leeD® ProjecTs
nc = new construction
eb = existing building
ci = commercial interiors
sTaTUs
PlaTinUM
• grand canyon national Park canyon View employee Housing Arizona Certifi ed
golD
• Tsa ray & joan Kroc corps community center (nc) Phoenix, Arizona Certifi ed
• Dinosaur national Monument Visitor center (nc) Colorado Certifi ed
• Durango Public library (nc) Colorado Certifi ed
• apgar Transit center (nc) Glacier National Park, Montana Certifi ed
• candelas community center (nc) Arvada, Colorado Pending
• coon rapids community center (nc) Minnesota Pending
• Devils Tower national Monument Visitor center (nc) Wyoming Pending
• eagle View adult center (nc) Brighton, Colorado Certifi ed
• florissant fossil beds national Monument Visitor center (nc) Colorado Pending
• Rifl e Branch Library (NC) Colorado Certifi ed
silVer
• Huffhines recreation center (nc) Richardson, Texas Certifi ed
• BRS Offi ces at TAXI (CI) Denver, Colorado Certifi ed
• north boulder recreation center (eb) Colorado Certifi ed
• brighton Prairie recreation center (nc) Colorado Pending
• beaver Meadows Visitor center (eb) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Pending
• Tsa ray & joan Kroc corps community center (nc) Augusta, Georgia Pending
• Tsa ray & joan Kroc corps community center (nc) Green Bay, Wisconsin Certifi ed
• Tsa ray & joan Kroc corps community center (nc) Quincy, Illinois Certifi ed
• Tsa ray & joan Kroc corps community center (nc) Salem, Oregon Certifi ed
cerTifieD
• las cruces regional aquatic center (nc) New Mexico Pending
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laKewood Cultural Center | Lakewood, Colorado
C. Project Staffing and Organization
ProjecT sTaffing & organizaTion
projeCt teAm orgANizAtioNAl ChArt
City oF Fort ColliNs
Ft. Collins recreation and
Cultural services department
bArker riNker seACAt
ArChiteCture
Steve Blackburn, AIA, LEED® AP
Principal in Charge
Dave Hammel, AIA, LEED® AP
Design Principal
logan simpson
design, inc.
conceptual site Plan/
site layout evaluation
jana McKenzie,
Principal
ballard*king
Associates
Market assessment &
operations consultant
Jeff King, President
Water technology, inc.
aquatics Design
Doug Whiteaker,
Principal
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CoNsultANt teAm orgANizAtioN
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture (BRS) has assembled a unique and exceptionally qualified team of
consultants to assist the city of fort collins needs assessment, feasibility and conceptual Design of the
potential southeast community center. our team provides:
• more than 37 years architectural experience in public architecture – places to learn, work, gather and
play.
• nationally recognized leader in the design of community recreation and cultural facilities.
• consultant team members for feasibility and operations, aquatics, and conceptual site planning/layout.
• architects who are contextual designers - historical, cultural, and environmental
• architects who are champions for sustainable solutions
• current knowledge of local construction costs, including experience with publicly funded projects.
• consultant team that has worked together on previous projects so there is no learning curve and the
process will be seamless.
• a team who is committed to client service
• a team who is fUn to work with and excited about your project!
DESIGN ARCHITECT / PROJECT LEAD
name: barker rinker seacat architecture
3457 ringsby court, Unit 200
Denver, co 80216
contact: steve blackburn, aia, leeD® aP, Principal in charge - steveblackburn@brsarch.com
Web site: www.brsarch.com
Telephone: 303.455.1366
responsibilities: barker rinker seacat architecture (brs) will serve as the project team leader and
orchestrate the project and team, provide owner-architect contract administration,
architect-consultant contract administration and coordination of consultant services. brs
will participate with bKa and WTi in focus group sessions, provide facility program and
concept design. BRS will lead the final presentation.
FEASIbILITy AND OPERATIONS
name: ballard*King associates
2743 e. ravenhill circle
Highlands ranch, co 80126
contact: jeff King, President- jeff@ballardking.com
Web site: www.ballardking.com
Telephone: 303.470.8661
responsibilities: ballard*King associates (bKa) will provide research, data collection, market analysis,
proforma development and will assist in stakeholder sessions and the final presentation.
ProjecT sTaffing & organizaTion
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AquATIC DESIGN & ENGINEERING
name: Water Technology, inc.
100 Park avenue / P.o. box 614
beaver Dam, Wi 53916
contact: Doug Whiteaker, Principal in charge - dwhiteaker@watertechnologyinc.com
Website: www.watertechnologyinc.com
Telephone: 800.538.8207
responsibilities: Water Technology will provide aquatics programming, design and engineering.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
name: logan simpson Design, inc.
123 north college avenue, suite 206
ft. collins, co 80524
contact: jana McKenzie, fasla, leeD® aP, Principal
Web site: www.logansimpson.com
Telephone: 970.449.4100
responsibilities: logan simpson Design, inc. will provide conceptual site plan and site layout evaluation.
ProjecT sTaffing & organizaTion
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sTeVe blacKbUrn, aia, leeD® aP
PrinciPal
steve is a brs principal and leeD® accredited Professional. He
has extensive experience in the recreation center feasibility and
design fi eld. For the past 27 years, he has dedicated himself to the
programming and design of recreation and cultural arts facilities in
more than 110 communities throughout the United states. fifty of
steve’s projects have been published in leading trade and design
journals, and his work has earned 30 design excellence awards.
steve has authored numerous articles and is a regular speaker at
recreation and athletic industry conventions on recreation sports
programming, strategic planning and design.
eDUcaTion
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Architecture, with
Distinction
University of colorado Denver
graduate school of Policy
Denver Community Leadership
Forum
regisTraTions
ncarb, arkansas, colorado,
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri,
ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee,
Texas
Green Building Certifi cation
institute leeD® accreditation
Professional acTiViTies
Design critic: University of
colorado at boulder school of
architecture, south campus
athletics Master Plan, 2008
juror: Recreation Management
Magazine innovative
architecture & Design awards,
2005, 2008
Mentor: University of colorado
Denver graduate school of
architecture, 2006
Design critic: University of
Kansas school of architecture
& Urban Design, 2004
judge: Athletic Business
Magazine facility of Merit
awards, 2002
national recreation & Parks
association
american institute of architects
linkedin.com/in/steveblackburn1
steveblackburn@brsarch.com
RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
southlake multipurpose Community Facility Feasibility study Texas
the salvation Army ray & joan kroc Corps Community Centers Salem,
Oregon; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Augusta, Georgia; Phoenix, Arizona; Quincy,
Illinois; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Staten Island, New York; Suisun City,
California
Adams 12 Five star school district Veterans memorial Aquatic Center
Thornton, Colorado
paul derda recreation Center Broomfi eld, Colorado
Cortez recreation Center Colorado
brsarch.com
DaVe HaMMel, aia, leeD® aP bD+c
PrinciPal
Dave Hammel has been with the fi rm since he was a graduate
student at the University of colorado, and became a principal
in 1988. His strengths lie in his ability to orchestrate a team,
bringing in projects on time and within budget. Dave is a nationally
recognized specialist in the design and planning of community
recreation centers. as one of the most experienced principals in the
fi rm, he has spoken at the Athletic Business conference and the
national recreation & Park association conference. He has also
participated in the annual recreation facilities Design and Planning
school held each year in Denver.
eDUcaTion
University of colorado Denver
Master of Architecture
University of colorado at
boulder
Bachelor of Environmental
Design
regisTraTions
ncarb, colorado, Kansas,
Michigan, Utah, Virginia
Green Building Certifi cation
institute leeD® accreditation b
D + c
Professional acTiViTies
american institute of architects
linkedin.com/pub/dave-hammel/
10/329/424
davehammel@brsarch.com
RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Fort Collins senior Center Colorado
erie recreation Center Colorado
North boulder recreation Center Colorado
the Apex Center Arvada, Colorado
Hatfi eld-Chilson Recreation/Senior Center Loveland, Colorado
Apex parks & recreation district eastern recreation Center study
Arvada, Colorado
lone tree recreation Center Colorado
littleton Community/senior Center study Colorado
douglas h. buck Community recreation Center Littleton, Colorado
eagle View Adult Center Brighton, Colorado
springville City Community recreation Center study Utah
the ridge at West meadows recreation Center Littleton, Colorado
Wheat ridge recreation Center study Colorado
river Winds at West deptford New Jersey
Cottonwood recreation Center Arizona
Coon rapids recreation Center study Minnesota
Commerce City senior Center Colorado
malley sr. Center Addition Englewood, Colorado
provo recreation Center Utah
brighton oasis Family Aquatic park Colorado
Cook Creek outdoor pool, Lone Tree, Colorado
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Jeffrey L. King
JEFF KING
President
*Professional Experience
As a founding partner of Ballard*King & Associates, Jeff has
over 30 years experience in recreation facility operation and
planning. Ballard*King & Associates was established in 1992
by Ken Ballard and Jeff King in response to the need for
market driven and reality based planning for recreation
facilities. Jeff has provided consulting services to more than
200 communities who have benefited from his extensive
background in recreation center planning and management.
Jeff’s expertise comes from a vast array of experience and
projects.
Jeff was one of the founders of the “Gateway to Success”
recreation facility planning conference in St. Louis and served
as the chairman in its first year. His previous experience in
Colorado has led to an active involvement with the Colorado
Parks and Recreation Association’s Recreation Facility Design
and Management School. Jeff has been a regular speaker at the
Athletic Business Conference as well as numerous state
conferences and ice arena management-related seminars,
NRPA Aquatic School and various workshops. Jeff has also
served as a team leader and facilitator for the City of Fort
Collins Quality Improvement Program and has been certified in
Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC).
As the former Recreation Director for the City of St. Peters,
MO, he was responsible for start-up and operations of Rec-
Plex, a 140,000 square foot recreation center. Rec-Plex was the
host site for all aquatic events for the 1994 Olympic Sports
Festival. Prior to this, he was the Facility Manager for the
award winning Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) in Fort Collins,
CO, where he was responsible for its start-up, operations and
administration for 7 years.
* Education
Lindenwood University
BA Business Administration
Certified Pool Operator
* Professional Affiliations
Ice Skating Institute of
America
National Recreation and Park
Association - Aquatic Section
Missouri Park and Recreation
Association
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LEADERS IN AQUATIC PLANNING, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Partial Project List
Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers
- Salvation Army of Augusta, GA
- Salvation Army of Phoenix, AZ
- Salvation Army of Salem, OR
- Salvation Army of Coeur d’Alene, ID
- Salvation Army of Honolulu, HI
- Salvation Army of Staten Island, NY
- Salvation Army of Quincy, IL
- Salvation Army of Grand Rapids, MI
- Salvation Army of Boston, MA
- Salvation Army of Green Bay, WI
Breckenridge Recreation Center - Breckenridge, CO
Brighton Prairie Recreation Center - Brighton, CO
Bay Outdoor Aquatic Park - Broomfield, CO
Broomfield Bay Sprayground - Broomfield, CO
Paul Derda Recreation Center - Broomfield, CO
Cook Creek Park Aquatic Facilities - Centennial, CO
Lone Tree Recreation Center - Centennial, CO
Adams County School District 14 - Commerce, CO
Cortez Recreation Center - Cortez, CO
Ashland Recreation Center - Denver, CO
Montclair Recreation Center - Denver, CO
Erie Community Center - Erie, CO
Carbon Valley Recreation Center - Frederick, CO
Grand Valley Recreation Center - Grand Junction, CO
Greeley Colorado City-Wide Masterplan - Greeley, CO
Gunnison Community Center - Gunnison, CO
Gypsum Recreation Center - Gypsum, CO
East Ridge Recreation Center - Highlands Ranch, CO
Recreation Center at Southridge - Highlands Ranch, CO
Westridge Recreation Center - Highlands Ranch, CO
Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center - Littleton, CO
Grant Ranch Pool Masterplan - Littleton, CO
Lone Tree Recreation Center - Littleton, CO
Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation Center - Meeker, CO
North Thornton Recreation/Wellness Center and Outdoor Waterpark - Thornton, CO
douglass whiteaker
President and Principal
Education
Professinal Affiliations
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry and Biology,
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI)
National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA)
Douglass G. Whiteaker, President and Principal of Water Technology, Inc., has
extensive knowledge and experience in the aquatic industry. He is dedicated to
the planning, design, engineering and construction of aquatic facilities, and his
engaging personality helps to facilitate a two-way sharing process with our clients.
Doug helps the team to understand unique project demographics and public
needs which ultimately results in team ownership of the project, producing the
ultimate in project excellence. He excels in managing integrated project delivery
teams, and his hands-on management abilities energize effective collaboration.
Ultimately, his goal is to ensure that the needs and expectations of the client are
exceeded.
Mr. Whiteaker leads projects of great diversity in size, scope and function
including colleges and universities, athletic and wellness centers, YMCA’s,
Jana is an award-winning landscape architect skilled in public realm, planning, design, and construction
related projects. She has more than 25 years of experience with urban design, parks, design guidelines,
community master planning, and transportation facility design. Jana is experienced in managing and
coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and is known for her artful group facilitation for consensus building.
Jana has completed numerous projects with the City of Fort Collins, including the original city-wide parks,
recreation, trail, and open space master plan and subsequent update; five park designs; the Aztlan Center;
the Museum of Discovery; and various street and downtown improvements projects. She served as the vice
chair of the national USGBC Greenbuild Program Committee. Jana was one of the initiators of the
Sustainable Sites concept in 2002 and has served as a director of ASLA’s Sustainable Sites Professional
Practice Network.
B.S., Landscape Architecture with High Distinction, Colorado State University, 1985
CLARB; Landscape Architect, Colorado #242, 2008; Landscape Architect, Wyoming #LA-0042B, 1998
President’s Award of Excellence, America the Beautiful Park, ASLA Colorado, 2008
Urban Design Award, City of Fort Collins, Mason Corridor, 2008
Green Design Award, Northside Aztlan Community Center, City of Fort Collins, 2008
Urban Design Award, City of Fort Collins, Downtown Alleys Renovation, 2007
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery | Fort Collins, Colorado
Northside Aztlan Community Center | Fort Collins, Colorado
Twin Rivers Community Park | Greeley, Colorado
Ford Park Master Plan and Phase I Construction Documents | Vail, Colorado
Downtown Alleys and Old Town Mall Renovation | Fort Collins, Colorado
Depot Arts District Redevelopment | Colorado Springs, Colorado
Larimer County Justice Center and Courthouse Offices | Fort Collins, Colorado
Mehaffey Park | Loveland, Colorado
River’s Edge Open Space | Loveland, Colorado
North College Avenue Streetscape Enhancements | Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Totten and High Bridge Value Engineering Studies | New York Office of Management and
Budget, New York
Johnstown Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Enhancements Project | Johnstown, Colorado
Longmont Downtown Streetscape Improvements | Longmont, Colorado
15 Parks Systems Comprehensive Plans | Numerous cities in Colorado
Trail Winds Park and Open Space | Thornton, Colorado
Sheldon Lake Drainage Improvements | Fort Collins, Colorado
High Plains Environmental Center | Loveland, Colorado
Benson Sculpture Park | Loveland, Colorado
Bayside Promenade Trail | Portland, Maine
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paul derda reCreation Center | Broomfield, Colorado
D. Technical Approach
publiC proCess experieNCe
barker rinker seacat architecture
has played a leadership role in
public process on nearly all our
projects since our early beginnings
more than 37 years ago. We
pride ourselves in being adept
at engaging all members of the
public to help them create “their
community facility”. We work
with our clients from the onset to
determine how much community
involvement is required. The
following are suggestions for how
we would begin the ft. collins
southeast community center
project:
• augment the Planning
committee composed of city
staff, recreation and cultural
services Departments,
community center steering
committee members and
citizens that are connected to
the community and have the
enthusiasm and energy to make
sure the project is a priority for
the community.
• Develop a Mission statement for
the community center that all
citizens and stakeholder groups
can adopt as their own and
against which all project goals
can be measured.
• conduct an on-line survey
of residents to gauge their
priorities and interest in the
community center.
• Make sure the community feels
a part of the process and has
ownership in the project.
• Recommend refinements
to the process to maximize
stakeholder input and support.
• assist and lead, where
appropriate, advisory group
and focus group meeting
discussions.
• lead community wide open
houses and workshops.
• Develop an operational business
plan simultaneously with the
design.
• Provide artist’s renderings
and marketing/informational
materials.
• some of the strategies and
devices we have used in the
past to assure community-wide
involvement have included:
newsletters, Psa’s on radio
and TV, through flyers in
utility bills, local newspaper,
at public buildings. ask
community center steering
committee to distribute
through their feedback
network.
• Provide babysitting and
snacks.
• employ games such as the
“Program card game” to
prioritize program elements
and site selection. Make
sure that everyone, including
children, participates in
voting.
presentation materials
We develop presentation tools
such as boards, charts, power
point presentations and models
(both for public presentation and
display). The information and
graphics we provide electronically
can be used for fund raising
events, brochures, grant proposals
and other similar activities.
key issues For suCCess
The key issues for a successful
design process and outcome
for a community project are
building consensus quickly and
making timely decisions. Typical
impediments to moving forward
are control of the budget, meeting
jurisdictional requirements,
reaching agreement with all of
the stake holders and incomplete
business planning. We start
associating construction and
operational costs with program
elements from the very beginning
of discussions. site issues such
as zoning changes, utility access,
drainage, sustainability and
environmental concerns have to
be identified early. Additionally, if
partnerships are to be seriously
considered, inter-governmental
agreements need to be discussed.
There needs to be a commitment
to the project and a clear
understanding of shared costs
and benefits.
the Work plAN
The first step in any community
planning process is to develop a
detailed Work Plan for your project
based on knowledge we’ve gained
from the City and significant
prioritiziNg gAmes
These are early program phase
exercises such as “Dot-ocracy”
or voting with dots that allow the
project team and your public to
participate in prioritizing what
can be accomplished within
funds available. a goal is to
maximize buy-in and support
of all stakeholders to inevitable
required compromises. one of the
activities we have used early in
the programming/concept phase
is a way to identify the square
foot size and construction cost of
each of the program components,
their relative expense in terms
of maintenance, and their
operational/cost recovery value.
We put this information on a
series of cards and have the
community center steering
committee and staff prioritize the
cards with their cumulative value
adding up to the budget. We refer
to this tool as the “Program card
game.”
phAsiNg strAtegies
Having a clear vision of potential
facility additions can clarify the
“big picture” for all and optimize
other opportunities on the project
site. it is important to consider
these early and plan for them in
initial phases.
operAtioNAl Costs
We advocate balancing your
service objectives with revenue
considerations. We believe a good
community center projects offer
“something for all”, yet should to
be planned to minimize subsidy
requirements. Making patron
utilization projections a visible
part of the early planning process
can help decision making. We
have included ballard*King &
associates (bKa) on our team to
lead this critical portion of the
planning process. bKa specializes
in developing detailed and
accurate operations pro-formas
for your facilities.
We believe these business
planning services should be
integrated throughout our work
plan. some of the focus areas
include: partnerships, market
analysis, operational feasibility
analysis of program elements
TecHnical aPProacH
We feel the architect should be
pro-active in raising awareness,
providing choices and helping
facilitate “best value” decisions
unique to each community. This
approach supports our firm’s
mission of Designing inspired
community architecture.
We aspire to promote a process of
sustainable design that embraces
conservation, wellness, quality of
life and teaching. Conservation
includes the traditional areas of
resource and fiscal conservation
but also preserving and
strengthening community through
building re-use and sensitive
urban design. Wellness looks at
creating places whose activities
and environmental qualities
make us healthier. Quality of
Life can be enhanced by paying
special attention to how public
spaces can support community
connections and interactions.
finally, we think public buildings
can Teach sustainable thinking to
the many people who use them
that can be applied to their home
or office environments.
at brs, we are optimistic about
the future. our architects and
consulting teams are especially
excited about our opportunity to
help create a more sustainable
future through design.
teChNology ANd
CommuNiCAtioN
Efficient and effective
communication is critical to
a successful project. for this
reason, we employ a number
of software tools to assist in
reaching as broad an audience
as possible. Large electronic files
can be easily transferred with our
Newforma Project Center, an
enhanced fTP site where project
files and emails can be accessed.
our team also employs the use
of GoTo Meeting software which
allows interactive conference
calls between parties in multiple
locations. These conference
calls are enhanced by allowing
the owner to see in real time
documents and designs on their
computer screen.
our team also offers, as an
WorK Plan & scHeDUle
Activity Scope Description (Tasks & Products) Participants
Needs Assessment, Feasibility, and Conceptual Design for Potential
Southeast Community Center
1.1 COFC awards contract to Design / Consulting Team
March 1, 2013 • Planning Meeting #1 BRS
• Review proposed work plan scope
• Confirm time frame for work plan
• Confirm public input process requirements - opinion survey
• Request documentation for selected site
• Market Analysis BKA
• Analysis of service area and demographics
• Assess facility competition in service area
• Comparison study of national, regional and local participation statistics
• Forecast likely market penetration for proposed Community Center
1.2 Work Period #1 - Research, Data Collection and Market Analysis
• COFC (forward to BRS as soon as possible) COFC
• Collect Fossil Creek Park site info: maps, environmental studies, soils, utilities, etc. (all existing data
available)
Duration: 6 Weeks • Most recent Parks and Rec Master Plan
• Program information developed to date
• Existing staffing information
• Current budget information or limitations
• Begin analyzing site information by Owner and others BRS/ LS
• Review work to date, surveys, programs, plans, estimates and all previous data BRS/ BKA
• Assist COFC to organize a "Project Committee" made up of eight persons: COFC staff, P&R Board
member, citizens, soccer group representative, youth, senior and a business leader
BRS/ BKA
• Create presentation materials for Workshop 1 BRS
• National Slide tour of potential program components of Community, Recreation, Aquatic and Cultural
Arts facilities
• Program Card game (2 sets)
• Develop and administer on-line survey instrument BKA
• Determine desired data needs
• Identify sample parameters and audience
• Develop survey instrument and questions
• Evaluate and interpret survey results
• Benchmarking with results from similar communities
1.3 Project Team Workshop #1 - Project Vision and Programming
Mid-April • BRS Meeting with COFC Staff:
• Schedule and timeline discussion
• Project vision, goals and objectives
• Identify project constraints and parameters
• Discuss potential partners
• Current and Future demands with the community
• Preliminary Program Review Discussion
• Participatory activities with Project Committee for project input to include:
• National slide tour of similar community recreation facilities to give committee a visual picture of the
potential program components
• Play BRS "Program Card Game" for program building components as a data collecting device, build a
wish list and to build consensus among diverse parties (game to include sizing and space allocation
requirements for each program component area to meet current and future demands within the
community)
• Citizen Input Participation Plan
• Review results from stakeholder interviews
• Review on-line Citizen Survey results
• Discuss priorities and phasing possibilities
• Visit and review Fossil Creek Park site
• Discussion of Market Analysis
• Review documentation of previous discussions and recommendations
WorK Plan & scHeDUle
Activity Scope Description (Tasks & Products) Participants
1.4 Work Period #2 - Program Refinement and Site Evaluation
Mid-April to Mid-May • Develop preliminary program plan based on all input from Workshop #1 BRS
Duration: 4 Weeks • Develop list of proposed program spaces and area (SF) requirements
• Develop preliminary capital costs for each program space
• Create a detailed program description for each space with capacities, FF&E needs, relationships, finish
requirements, and mechanical and electrical requirements
• Diagram of each major program area
• Develop site opportunities and challenges diagram of the site BRS/ LS
• Gather results and analyze on-line public opinion survey BKA
• Develop preliminary operations and revenue plan BKA
1.5 Project Team Workshop #2 - Program Refinement/ Construction Costs
Mid-May • Project Program and Budget
One day - 2 events • Review draft Project Mission Statement
• Development of preliminary program consensus (Confirm programming decisions)
• Discuss program areas that may be impacted by community stakeholder input
• Review and discuss project budget and construction costs
• Discuss aquatic features and programming
• Present site opportunities and challenges diagram of the Fossil Creek Park site
Community Open House or early meeting w/ P&R and Cultural Resources Boards
• Review Alternative Building Program Options
• Review Alternative Program Plan Relationship Diagrams and suggest recommended modifications for
further study to arrive at recommended floor plan
• Display "what if" photographs and similar plans for other Community Centers and Cultural Arts Centers
• Play Dot-ocracy Game as participatory exercise
• Report on the Survey and Focus Groups
1.6 Work Period #3 - Building and Site Conceptual Design
Mid-May to mid-June • With COFC approval of program, BRS will begin the Concept Design COFC
Duration: 4 Weeks • Create preliminary alternative program plan relationship diagrams. BRS
• Create preliminary alternative site relationship diagrams for review LS
• Create conceptual design building drawings for Community Center and site master plan
• Prepare architectural character slide show highlighting:
• Regional and local architectural influences
• Buildings of similar use, size and scale
• Create a 3-dimensional computer massing model to illustrate the scale and functions of the various
program elements
1.7 Project Team Workshop #3 - Building and Site Conceptual Design
Mid-June • Discuss deliverables listed below
• Review preliminary building program options
• Review floor plan alternatives and site plan and suggest recommended modifications for further study to
arrive at recommended floor plan
• Review Project Architectural and Construction Cost Budget Model against goals
• Review Architectural Character slide show
• Review 3-Dimensional building massing model
Deliverables:
• Meeting Minutes
• Revised building program
• Floor Plan Alternatives
• 3-D Massing Model
• Site Plan Alternatives
• Project Architectural and Construction Cost Budget Model
• With Staff and Committee, present a slide presentation of building character potential. Images of
comparable buildings giving a wide range of ideas for what the Community Center may look like
Committee
COFC Staff
BRS (2)
Committee
COFC Staff
BRS (2)
WorK Plan & scHeDUle
Activity Scope Description (Tasks & Products) Participants
1.8 Work Period #4 - Refine Concept Design/ Final Feasibility Report
• Develop architectural character for the facility BRS
• Update Overall Construction and Project Budget Model
Duration: 2 Weeks • Update Preliminary Operational Proforma to reflect recommended program BKA
• Update all work products base on input received
• Prepare final draft of operational plan including
• Facility Programming & Space Usage
• Operational Cost Analysis & Proforma
• Facility Management Options & Staffing Models
• Attendance Estimates
• Fee Structure & Sources of Income
• Operating cost projections
• Revenue generation projections
• Revenue / expenditure comparisons
• Project recommendations / profitability of components
• Prepare final draft of Concept Design include: BRS
• Project Design Description Narrative
• Project Program of Spaces
• Project Architectural and Construction Cost Budget Model
• Conceptual Site Plan
• Recommended Floor Plan(s), Building Elevation(s), and Artist's rendering perspective drawing(s)
• Prepare PowerPoint Presentation of draft final "Conceptual Design"
Deliverables:
• Meeting Minutes
• Recommended Building and Site Program
• Conceptual Site Plan
• Conceptual Floor Plan(s)
• Conceptual Building Elevation(s)
• Project Architectural and Construction Cost Budget Model
• Updated Operational Proforma
• Create Marketing Promotion Tool: Computer animation "fly-around / fly-through" video (Windows Media
File): Optional service not included
1.9 Workshop #5 - Public Presentation of Study Committee
• Public presentation of Needs Assessment, Feasibility & Conceptual Design COFC Staff
• Discuss Next Steps for Project Implementation
Deliverables: BRS (2)
• Final Conceptual Design with Graphics Package BKA
• Five color copies of the Feasibility Report detailed comprehensive summary delivered to COFC
• An unbound reproducible original copy of all documents
• A digital version (PDF) of all documents
• A printed and digital copy of a PowerPoint version of the Final report shall also be provided to the City of
Fort Collins.
Mid-June to Late June
June 30, 2013
Legend:
COFC: city of fort collins
bRS: barker rinker seacat architecture
bKA: ballard*King & associates
LS: logan simpson
WTI: Water Technology, inc.
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E. Cost Proposal
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cosT ProPosal
Work Activity Description
A. Needs Assessment BRS BKA LS WTI Total
Personnel Hours 37 106 0 0
(x) Average cost / hour $176 $125
Sub-Total Fee $6,512
Total Other team consultants fees (market/ survey) $13,200
(+) 10% Consultant Mark Up $1,320
Total Needs Assessment Fee $21,032
B. Space Use Plan BRS BKA LS WTI
Personnel Hours 37 4 0 27
(x) Average cost / hour $176 $125 105
Sub-Total Fee $6,512
Total Other team consultants fees (aquatics) $500 $2,835
(+) 10% Consultant Mark Up $334
Total Space Use Plan Fee $10,181
C. Conceptual Plan BRS BKA LS WTI
Personnel Hours 96 0 32 39
(x) Average cost / hour $176 $100 105
Sub-Total Fee $16,896
Total Other team consultants fees (site, aquatics) $3,200 $4,095
(+) 10% Consultant Mark Up $730
Total Conceptual Plan Fee $24,921
D. Pro-Forma Budget Fee BRS BKA LS WTI
Personnel Hours 4 62
(x) Average cost / hour $176 $125
Sub-Total Fee $704
Total Other team consultants fees (operational pro-forma) $7,750
(+) 10% Consultant Mark Up $775
Total Pro-Forma Budget Fee $9,229
E. Personnel Cost (sum of A-D above) $65,362
F. Travel and Subsistence Expenses BRS BKA LS WTI
Travel expenses $500 $1,000 $0 $1,570
Misc. Expenses (printing, electronic communications) $1,000 $0 $0 $0
(+) 10% Administrative mark-up $407
Total Travel and Subsistence Expenses $4,477
G. Subcontractor Costs (see item E)
H. Other Costs (none)
$69,839
I. TOTAL COST for Needs Assessment, Feasibility
and Conceptual Design Phase
Legend:
COFC: city of fort collins
bRS: barker rinker seacat architecture
bKA: ballard*King & associates
LS: logan simpson
WTI: Water Technology, inc.
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Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
LS
BKA WTI
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• Review and discuss preliminary findings including service area, demographics, existing facilities/
programs/ services, national and regional benchmarks, market segments and survey
• Discuss impact of program and plan alternatives on preliminary feasibility assessment BKA
• Optional: Tour existing area recreation and cultural arts facilities on the front range Committee
Committee
COFC Staff
BRS (2)
BKA
Early March to mid-April
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optional service, to create
exterior character/elevations
and 3D perspective sketches if
desired by the city of ft. collins.
Primary in our methodology is
the use of three-dimensional
modeling software throughout
the conceptual design process.
from the early stages of our
process we are able to engage
the project team and public in
virtual explorations of the project
in Sketchup or Revit. in our
workshops we have the ability to
explore ideas for site and building
options in real-time – viewing
the project from all angles and
perspectives which enables the
project team to make decisions
with greater understanding and
confidence. The refined concept
design model can then be used as
a dynamic way to help educate the
public about the project.
Fairfield, Ohio Community Arts Center
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and an operational pro-forma
listing detailed budgets for
expense and revenue projections,
staffing, operating hours and
scheduling, attendance estimates,
fee structures and maintenance
plans.
sustAiNAble desigN
in the process of creating
projects for our clients, brs is
committed to developing our
skills as teachers and advocates.
We believe the increasing
demand that public buildings be
exemplary of the best ideas in
sustainable thinking calls for a
thoughtful process to inform and
guide decision making. Public
facilities receive a wide variety
of stakeholder input and agency
review that can create tricky
territory for decision makers as
they seek to balance the needs of
all.
Program Card Game cards
TecHnical aPProacH
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experience with similar community
center projects in colorado and
throughout the country. The key
objectives of this document are to:
• Articulate a specific timeline
organized around key events or
Workshops
• Clarify specific objectives and
participants for each Workshop
• clarify work activities and
Deliverables for each Work
Period between Workshops.
a proposed workplan for the ft.
collins southeast community
center follows this approach.
Workshops
We believe in the Workshop
Process as a tool to focus project
activities and participants.
Workshops are highly planned
events to move the project
through key milestones. The
process allows the Project Team
to:
• Maximize participation of team
members and stakeholders
• consider choices in a context of
the best current information
• Maintain a creative energy to
look for the big opportunities in
your project
Community members playing the Program Card Game
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News media
• We believe it is important to
meet with the news media
to inform them of the project
process encourage as much
visibility as possible.
Newsletters
• Publish periodic newsletters
about the project. explain the
mission and the goals and
activities to accomplish. ask
for feedback and announce
schedules of public meetings.
Web page
• contribute to a web page where
the public can view the progress
of the project and can respond/
comment through e-mail, a
dedicated blog thread or twitter.
telephone hot line
• open a “Hot line” where people
can call and ask for information
or give their input into the
project.
develop an issue matrix
• With the community center
steering committee, we
develop a matrix of issues
and groups/organizations to
identify potential conflicts. This
is a technique that identifies
concerns, possible conflicts and
issues early. Once identified, a
strategy to address these issues
can be developed.
engage all stakeholders
• at the outset of a project,
we encourage meetings
with all interested parties or
stakeholders who might affect
the project including regulatory
and other government agencies,
user groups, adjacent property
owners, business organizations,
impacted businesses and others
we may identify with you.
public open houses
• Presentations or work sessions
are designed to achieve a
variety of objectives from
informational only to highly
engaged participation. We
recommend interactive public
forums for your project. These
are planned to solicit input
and response from the general
public. some successful ideas
for these meetings include:
• Hold events in highly
trafficked areas - a shopping
center, a city hall, etc.
• advertise the events through
TecHnical aPProacH
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community developments, family aquatic centers, and waterparks. Renowned for
his knowledge for recreational water treatment systems, Mr. Whiteaker provides
insight into emerging technologies for pristine water quality. His academic
background in biochemistry and decades of practical experience in the design
and construction of aquatic facilities proves to be an invaluable resource.
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longmont recreation Center Colorado
North boulder recreation Center Colorado
grapevine Community Activity Center renovation/expansion Feasibility
study and business plan Texas
olathe Community Center Kansas
bentonville Community Center Arkansas
sPeaKing engageMenTs
• 2012 colorado Parks &
recreation association: “not
Your Mama’s senior center:
exploring new active aging
centers”
• 2010 Texas recreation &
Parks society institute:
“recreation center
renovations: bringing new
life to an old center”
• 2010 arkansas recreation
& Parks association
conference: “The feasibility
Process in recreation center
Planning”
PUblicaTions
• 2010 Recreation
Management Magazine:
“enhance the Quality of life
of Your rec center”
• 2010 Recreation
Management Magazine:
“Pointing to the future: The
salvation army Kroc center,
coeur d’alene, idaho”
• 2004 Aquatics International
Magazine: “Virtually amazing:
leisure Pool of the future”
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