8.2 Bicentennial Center Improvements CIPCITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION DATE TIME
04/26/2010 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO: 8 AGENDA:
BICENTENNIAL CENTER
ITEM
NO. 2
BY:
BY: Marshall Perry
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ITEM: Resolution No. 10-6732
A resolution incorporating phased improvements to the Bicentennial Center into the 2010 – 2014 Capital
Improvements Program as “Identified but Unfunded” projects.
BACKGROUND:
The Salina Bicentennial Center, located at 800 The Midway, was constructed in the late 1970’s, and has
now been in operation for nearly 35 years. The Center has approximately 150,000 square feet of usable
space. Each year, the Center hosts conventions, receptions, sporting tournaments, commencements,
concerts, circuses, trade shows and other events. This convention facility brings many visitors to Salina,
playing a significant role in the economy of the community.
Due to the Bicentennial Center’s advancing age, maintenance issues, lack of functionality now expected of
a modern convention center, and dated and worn appearance, the City Commission authorized a study of
the facility by Jones Gillam Renz Architects, Inc. They were to identify potential improvements needed to
bring the facility of to modern standards, including compliance with all current codes.
The review found the structure to be in relatively good condition, considering its age. However, there were
also many deficiencies that need to be addressed in order to compete with other convention centers and
venues in the area. The improvements required have been prioritized and scheduled into a five-year plan.
These have been detailed in the Technical Feasibility Study, presented in study session, and are listed in
“Attachment A” of the resolution. The tentative cost projections for the recommended program are:
Year 1 (presumably 2011): $ 1,826,080 (Grounds, Exterior, Entry, Lobby, Restrooms)
Year 2: (2012) $ 2,510,000 (Heritage hall, Parking, Office, Standby Power, Anc. Arena)
Year 3: (2013) $ 2,402,500 (Arena and Concourse, Concessions, Sound, Lighting)
Year 4: (2014) $ 2,402,500 (Arena and Concourse, Concessions, Sound, Lighting)
Year 5: (2015) $ 1,407,500 (Kitchen, Meeting, Dressing, Restrooms)
The total of the five year program is $10,548,580.
FISCAL NOTE:
These projects were not originally included in the 2010-2014 CIP. As the result, a funding strategy or
mechanism is not yet in place. It is almost certain that a series of bond issues will be necessary. Staff is
currently developing a strategy, utilizing some existing and new revenue sources to provide for the
repayment of those bonds.
CITY COMMISSION ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-6732 incorporating the improvements schedule into the 2010-2014 Capital
Improvements program, as being “Identified but Unfunded” with the following conditions:
1. Direct staff to develop a workable funding strategy to be presented to and approved by the City
Commission before proceeding with the project;
2. Provide that the scope and features within each annual phase be approved before proceeding with
design of that phase; and
3. Require Commission approval of a final construction design and cost estimate before advertising
each annual project to be let.
The action requested is to adopt Resolution No. 10-6732 implementing the above recommendations.