Desert Recreation DisTrict
Cathedral City
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RECREATION DISTRICT Townhall Meeting Cathedral City
Desert Recreation District
November 16, 2023
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Project Update Initial Vote Vote after the Description
Where We Have Been
Definitely yes 35% Total 42% Total
• 2017 Probably yes 20% 55% Yes 21% 63% Yes
Undecided, lean yes 58% 66%
• City initiates annexation discussion with DRD 3% 2%
• 2018
Undecided, lean no 2% Total 2% Total
• Council and District Board agreed to move forward with entering a MOU Probably no 9% No 3% No
• 2019 Definitely no 29% 40% 25% 30%
• DRD/City engages project consultant team to prepare 2020 election Undecided 3% 4%
• Public opinion polling conducted
• DRD Masterplan Survey conducted
• Preparing for initial public awareness informational campaign "To what extent, if any, would you support the development of a dedicated community center in Cathedral City?" • City expands scope of services requested of DRD •1 - Definitely not support 12 - Probably not support •3-Neutral •4- Probably support •5- Definitely support Average • 2020
8% 7% 30% 54% 4.3/5
• COVID-19 hits and City/DRD pull the plug on the election Key Take Aways "How likely would you and household be to use this type of facility?" • Public Opinion Poll • 1 - Not at all likely 12 •3 •4 •5 - Extremely Likely Average • Pre pandemic support was right at 66% with public outreach 5% 9% 27% 20% 39% 3.8/5
• Support was consistent from $99 - $129 per EDU
• Masterplan Survey
• Strong support for a community recreation center
• Not included in initial public opinion polling
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Project Update - Continued
Where We Have Been
• 2021
• DRD/City staff reengage in annexation discussion
• Council includes project in strategic planning
• DRD Request revised numbers from consultant for increased scope
• August - presentations to commission and council - support Yes • DRD reengages project consultant team - in good faith • DRD prepares and Board approved updated MOU with the
City
• DRD/City staff have engaged in ongoing planning discussions with consultant team Opinion
Poll
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Previous CFD Formation Cost - MOU
CFD Formation and Public Outreach
Total FY21/22 FY22/23
Project Management $13,500 $9,000 $4,500
Special Tax Consulting 31,000 27,000 4,000
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Outreach 80,749 50,125 30,625 REIMBURSEMENT MOU
Polling 67,750 35,750 32,000
Advisors Municipal Advising 17,500 15,000 2,500 Betreen Total $210,499 $136,875 $73,625
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CFD Bond Issuance And
Total FY21/22 FY22/23
NBS Bond Issuance Disclosure $17,000 $0 $17,000
NHA Advisors Municipal Advising 59,250 $0 59,250
Total ACT OR PROJECT $76,250 $O $76,250
Subtotal $286,749 $136,875 $149,875
Other Costs
Total FY21/22 FY 22/23
Registrar $32,000 $0 $32,000
LAFCO 20,000 20,000 0
Jones Hall Legal 55,000 20,000 35,000
$107,000 $40,000 $67,000
Grand Total $393,749 $176,875 $216,875
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Project Update - Continued
Where have we been
• 2022
• Consultant team is actively working on the project
• Public Opinion Poll was prepared Partnership Between Desert Recreation District and Cathedral City • First public awareness mailer was prepared to Provide Services for Local Residents • Rates and methods were being discussed For over 70 years Desert Hecreation Distriet (DRD) has maintained Desert Recreation District and Cathedral City • January 26, 2022, DRD presents to Cathedral City Council I program or pote oli Cathedral City
Study Session of DRD, local residents may ind the Coachella Valley. While tennis, dance, fitness and other cummunity events
• February/March - Public Opinion Polling
opportunities by visiting; Check out DRD park and recreation • April/May 2022 - Launch Public Information and Stake www.myrecreationdistrict.com Holder Outreach Orscan this QR Code with your smartphone's: camera • June 2022 - Continue Outreach and Finalize Since Cathedral City is the only city in the Coact. Stronger Partnership for Better Parks a Resolution/Measure/ Initiate LAFCO Process a local parks and recreation deg Recreation District are currently exploring a partnes partment, the City a Working together, DRD and provide quality services to local children, families a allow DRD to belp maintain Cathedral city parks at a! • July/August 2022 - Board Decision/Action/Submit LAFCO and Cathedral cay aim to provide clean parks. and expanded programs and services for local! Application (DRD Applicant)
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• September 2022 - Public Hearing (LAFCO)
• October 2022 - Annexation Protest Hearing (LAFCO) Parks and Recreation Services in Cathedral City • November 2022 - Election/Annexation: Though over a
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Project Update - Continued
Where we are now
• 2023 LIFEGU
• We Continue a successful partnership with the City,
and School District providing aquatic programming for
residents
• September 11, 2023 - DRD speaks on the Senate floor
in support of ACA1 & ACA13 which would take the
supermajority to 55%. ACA 1 passed and is now in the
November 2024 election.
• November 16, 2023 - DRD/City staff reengage in
annexation discussion
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Local government financing affordable housing and public infrastructure: voter approval.
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Park Maintenance Cost
Cathedral City Park Maintenance Cost Estimates
Landscape Annual Maintenance Cost
1. Dream Home Park: $151,792 CATHEDRAL CITY
2. Panorama: $151,792 PANORAMA PARK
3. Ocotillo: $101,195 Cathedral City
4. Century Park: $101,195
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5. Dennis Keat Soccer Park: $344,062
Staffing Plan Cost:
(2) FT Maintenance Workers: $136,926
(2) PT Park Attendants: $71,107
DENNIS KEAT
Total Annual Costs (5) parks: $1,058,069
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Community Center Renovation vs New Construction Cost
Cathedral City Community Center 60,000 sf
Renovation
Total Hard Construction Costs:
$32,227,030
Total Soft Costs: $7,412,217
OTAL PROGRAM COSTS: $39,639,247
New Construction
Total Hard Construction Costs:
$65,509,428
Total Soft Costs: $15,067,168
TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS: $80,576,597
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Aquatics in Cathedral City
3-way Partnership
• Cathedral City - Funding Partner
• Palm Springs Unified School District - Facilities Partner Desert Recreation District - Service Partner
• Scholarship with Council Member Ross & Kaiser Grant "Operation Splash" Tentative Schedule
• Lifeguard Training - Spring Break
• Community Summer Sessions - June - August.
• DRD Completed two full successful summers 2021 & 2023 • DRD Program use from 8 am - 4 pm Mon through Sat
• Two special events: Dive-in Movies per summer.
Pool Programming
• Community Swimming Lessons
• Open Recreational Swimming
• Lap Swimming
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Benefits of joining the Desert Recreation District
Accessing the endless recreation programming opportunities at the District resident rate.
We believe parks and recreation should be available to all, regardless of their income or ability. Financial assistance is available to District residents who qualify through our non-profit the Desert Recreation Foundation.
Your resident member's "Fit Pass" grants you access to all four of our community centers across the Coachella Valley featuring fitness equipment, racquetball courts, weight rooms, tracks, and gymnasiums.
It is our goal to provide programming to everyone in the community DRD has developed several robust programs such as afterschool, adaptive and therapeutic, LGBTQ+, sports, veteran's programs, outdoor adventure, and aquatic programs, Including programming for our furry friends.
There are endless program opportunities for everyone to enjoy and feel included Please share what you'd like to see in your community
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Let us showcase just some of the vast programs the Desert Recreation District has to offer
There are endless program opportunities for everyone to enjoy and feel included Please share what you'd like to see in your community
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3484
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