ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: Recreation & Community Services Item No: C9 Prepared by: Mike Pacheco, RCS Director Meeting Date: March 12, 2024 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar SUBJECT: WAVE WATERPARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY CONTRACT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024- , awarding a contract to Aquatic Design Group for a needs assessment study for the Wave Waterpark.
2.Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024- , amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25, and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Parks and Recreation PRIOR ACTION: None.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Recreation & Community Services (RCS) Department staff recently conducted an informal bid process to select a consultant for the needs assessment study of the Wave Waterpark. Out of the three aquatic design firms contacted (Aquatic Design Group, California Waters, and Councilman-Hunsaker) it was concluded that Aquatic Design Group is the most qualified for this task. The determination was made based on their extensive institutional knowledge of the Wave Waterpark, having been involved in its original design and subsequent enhancements over the years.
Aquatic Design Group brings to the table significant experience, a track record of successful past performances, and a team of highly qualified key staff. According to their proposal, the needs assessment process will encompass the evaluation of swimming pools, swimming pool decks, deck amenities, waterslides, FlowRider, splash pad, and mechanical and chemical systems.
In addition, Aquatic Design Group will collaborate with Next Practice Partners, LLC, who is currently working on the City’s Parks Master Plan, to perform the following:
1. Assessment of Existing Aquatics Offerings and Programs
2. Analysis of Market Conditions for Aquatics
3. Assessment of Interest and Demands for Aquatics Programs Through Public Input
4. Analysis of Opportunities for Potential Partnerships
5. Recommendations for Financially Sustainable Improvements AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted the following: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2024-34.
Vote: 4-0 (O'Donnell absent); 2) City Council Resolution No. 2024-35. Vote: 4-0 (O'Donnell absent).
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2024 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: WAVE WATERPARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY CONTRACT AWARD A detailed scope of work is available in the consultant’s proposal included as Exhibit A of the contract (Exhibit 3).
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the agreement with Aquatic Design Group shall not exceed $139,000 over a fifteen-month term. This will amend the current budget by moving $139,000 from the available Wave Water Park maintenance reserve account (no. 0010000.310785) into the Professional/Consulting Services expense account (no. 5070580.521000).
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2024- , awarding a contract to Aquatic Design Group for a needs assessment study of the Wave Waterpark
2. City Council Resolution No. 2024- , amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25, and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24.
3. Contract with Aquatic Design Group
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AQUATIC DESIGN
GROUP FOR A NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE WAVE
WATERPARK
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The City desires to enter into a contract for a needs assessment study for the Wave Waterpark.
B. An informal bid was conducted on December 6, 2023 and Aquatic Design Group’s had the best qualified proposal based on the Recreation and Community Services Department’s evaluation and needs.
2. Action.
A. City Council approves the contract with Aquatic Design Group for a Needs Assessment Study for the Wave Waterpark with a contract ceiling amount of $139,000 over the course of 15 months and the Mayor is authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on March 12, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20240304145753
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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EXHIBIT 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 AND 2024/25, AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022/23 AND 2023/24
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. On June 27, 2023 the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-117 approving the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
B. On June 28, 2022 the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-108, approving the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program, the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 AND 2023/24, and authorizing appropriations for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 capital projects.
C. The City Council desires to amend the Operating and Capital Project Budgets at this time to reflect changed circumstances.
2. Action.
A. The Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 and the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 are amended as set forth in Exhibit A.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on March 12, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20240304145908
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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EXHIBIT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
PAGE 1 EXHIBIT A
1. Account Number Account Description Increase Decrease 0010000.310785 Wave Waterpark Reserve 139,000$
0010900.590507 General Fund-Transfer Out 139,000$
5070090.482001 Wave Water Park Fund-Transfer In 139,000$ 5070580.521000 Wave Waterpark Professional Services 139,000$ Appropriations are hereby made to fund Wave Waterpark Needs Assessment. 03/12/2024 C9 5 of 31
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THE WAVE
NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY PROPOSAL | 2.12.2024
CALIFORNIA \ NORTH CAROLINA \ VIRGINIA \ MAINE
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12 February 2024
Mike Pacheco
Recreation & Community Services Director
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084
RE: The Wave Needs Assessment Study
Dear Mr. Pacheco,
AQUATIC DESIGN GROUP is honored to submit our proposal to the City of Vista to provide a needs assessment study of The Wave Waterpark. We’ve enjoyed working with the City of Vista over the last three decades at The Wave. From its opening in 1994 to subsequent improvements over the years, Aquatic Design Group brings the historical experience and understanding of the facility to help make sure the needs assessment study covers the City’s priorities.
Enclosed you will find two proposals, each with options that address the City’s needs. We propose meeting with the City to finalize the project scope and can develop a revised proposal to reflect the final / agreed upon scope at that time.
WHY CHOSE US? Aquatic Design Group’s institutional knowledge of The Wave, extensive similar experience and successful past performance, available and highly qualified key staff, and carefully considered study approach will benefit the City of Vista. Our past experiences working successfully with The Wave and the City of Vista will prove to be invaluable assets in the successful installation of the needs assessment study.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal and look forward to working with the City of Vista again soon.
Thank you,
AQUATIC DESIGN GROUP, INC.
Justin Caron, MBA, Aquatics Principal-in-Charge
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APPENDIX
PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
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PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
12 February 2024
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 AQUATIC DESIGN GROUP, INC. of Carlsbad, California (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), proposes to provide consulting design services to CITY OF VISTA, (hereinafter referred to as “CLIENT”) for the following project:
The Wave Water Park Needs Assessment Study
Vista, California
1.2 In conformance with the Request for Proposal dated 7 December 2023 as issued by Mike Pacheco, CONSULTANT shall provide:
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 Basic Services: CONSULTANT shall provide consulting services as required to provide a needs assessment study for swimming pools, swimming pool decks, deck amenities, waterslides, FlowRider, and splash pad within the above referenced project.
2.2 Additional Alternative (add alt #1): Services include assessment of the mechanical and chemical systems.
2.3 Additional Alternative (add alt #2): Services include creation of replacement schedule inventory.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
3.1 In conformance with the above scope of work, CONSULTANT shall furnish the following services:
3.1.1 Visit the project site and meet with staff to determine facility program needs and other issues to be addressed.
3.1.2 Document existing conditions, including identification of code violations and safety / maintenance concerns.
3.1.3 Prepare a written report outlining observations and making recommendations for mitigation.
3.1.4 Prepare a series of potential options for consideration by CLIENT, including, but not limited to: renovation of existing pool(s) with no change in program; removal and replacement of existing pool(s) with moderate program enhancement; and removal and
replacement of existing pool(s) with extensive program
enhancement.
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3.1.5 Provide rough order of magnitude opinion of probable cost estimates for each potential option.
3.1.6 Forward draft copy of report with design options for CLIENT review and comment.
3.1.7 Upon receipt of CLIENT comments, prepare final report and provide digital copy in Adobe .pdf format.
3.1.8 Participate in one (1) Public Presentation meeting.
3.2 Visits to the Project Site:
3.2.1 CONSULTANT shall visit the offices of CLIENT and/or the Project Site in conformance with the following schedule:
3.2.1.1 Assessment Phase….................... Two (2) site visits
4.0 EXCLUSIONS TO SCOPE OF SERVICES
4.1 As-built drawings of existing facility.
4.2 Evaluation of buildings, site work, and site utilities.
4.3 Destructive, invasive, or forensic testing of existing pool structures to confirm as-built condition. Note: CONSULTANT cannot guarantee structural integrity of existing pool structures without confirming as-built condition of pool wall thickness, concrete reinforcement and compressive strength. Additional engineering for deficient structures will be considered an additional service and compensated for in conformance with Article
5.1.2, below.
4.4 Design and/or engineering drawings, technical specifications.
4.5 Assessment of the mechanical and chemical systems if Add. Alt #1 is not included in CONSULTANT scope.
4.6 Creation of replacement schedule inventory if Add. Alt #2 is not included in CONSULTANT scope.
5.0 COMPENSATION
5.1 CLIENT shall compensate CONSULTANT for services rendered as follows:
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5.1.1 Basic Services: The Scope of Services described above in Article
2.1 shall be compensated for by a lump sum, fixed fee equivalent to: ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($11,500.00).
5.1.2 Add. Alt. #1 Services: The Scope of Services described above in Article 2.2 shall be compensated for by a lump sum, fixed fee equivalent to: THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($3,500.00).
5.1.3 Add. Alt. #2 Services: The Scope of Services described above in Article 2.3 shall be compensated for by a lump sum, fixed fee equivalent to: TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($12,500.00).
5.1.4 Additional Services: If requested, additional services will be billed for on an hourly basis, in conformance with the rates outlined in Article 5.3, below.
5.2 Terms of Payment:
5.2.1 Payments for Basic Services shall be made based upon percentage of completion in not less than monthly installments.
5.3 Hourly Rates:
5.3.1 Compensation for additional services (when requested and authorized in advance by CLIENT) shall be provided in
conformance with the following hourly rates:
5.3.1.1 Principal………………….…… $ 245.00 per hour
5.3.1.2 Project Architect / Engineer… $ 225.00 “ “
5.3.1.3 Project Manager…………....... $ 205.00 “ “
5.3.1.4 Designer………………………. $ 165.00 “ “
5.3.1.5 Administrative………………… $ 110.00 “ “
6.0 TIME
6.1 CONSULTANT shall issue draft report within fifty (50) calendar days of site visit and authorization to proceed. Final report shall be issued within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of review comments from CLIENT.
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7.0 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
7.1 This proposal is valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date referenced below and is submitted for and in behalf of CONSULTANT by:
AQUATIC DESIGN GROUP, INC.
By: Scott Palmer
Its: Director of Marketing
By: Gregory S. Ferrell, AIA
Its: Principal
12 February 2024
Date
7.2 This proposal is accepted for and on behalf of CLIENT by:
CITY OF VISTA
Signature of Authorized Representative
Printed Name and Title
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AQUATICS NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
NEXT PRACTICE PARTNERS,
LLC
Feb 2024
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Scope and Fee
Aquatics Needs Assessment
1 Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH ....................................... 2 CHAPTER TWO PROJECT TIMELINE ......................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER THREE PROPOSED FEE ESTIMATE......................................................................... 5 CHAPTER FOUR TEAM .................................................................................................................. 6
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2 CHAPTER ONE PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
AND APPROACH
The Consulting Team understands that the City of Vista desires to develop an Aquatics Needs Assessment that comprises aquatics offerings including the Wave Waterpark.
The following are the scope and tasks proposed as a part of the overall approach.
SCOPE
1.1.1 KICK OFF MEETING AND PROJECT COORDINATION
A. Kick-off Meeting & Project Coordination – A kick-off meeting should be attended by the key City staff and Consulting Team members to confirm project goals, objectives, and expectations that will help guide actions and decisions of the Consulting Team. Detailed steps of this task include:
• Confirmation – The project goals, objectives, scope, and schedule will be confirmed. • Outcome Expectations – Discuss expectations of the completed project and how it fits with the rest of the Needs Assessment work conducted. • Communications – Confirmation on lines of communication, points of contact, level of involvement and other related project management details. • Prepare database of stakeholders – The Consulting Team will work with the City who will gather contact information from a variety of sources. This information will be sourced from the ones used in the key leadership/focus group interview portion of the Needs Assessment with additional aquatics focused stakeholders added to the list.
• Facility Tour – The Consulting Team will conduct a more detailed site tour of the facilities in conjunction with the system-wide tour.
B. Data Collection – The Consulting Team will collect, log, and review key data and information to facilitate a thorough understanding of the project background to complement the overall Needs Assessment and Action Plan.
1.1.2 ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING AQUATIC FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS
This task involves conducting a thorough assessment of the current aquatic offerings and programs provided by the Department. This will complement the Facility Assessment work and the overall Recreation Program Assessment as a part of the Systemwide Needs Assessment and Action Plan.
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Deliverable: Existing conditions assessment for Vista’s aquatics offerings.
1.1.3 ANALYZE MARKET CONDITIONS FOR AQUATICS
The Consulting Team will collaborate with staff to identify market gaps and needs via in-depth market research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the aquatics landscape in and around the Vista community.
This will include analyzing the local market to identify trends, demographics, and competitive factors that may impact aquatics programs and services. Additionally, it will collaborate with staff to identify similar providers which will be mapped based on drive times to determine which ones are similar providers versus true competitors of the aquatics’ offerings provided by Vista.
Deliverable: Aquatics market conditions analysis report
1.1.4 ASSESS THE INTEREST AND DEMAND FOR AQUATICS
PROGRAMS THROUGH PUBLIC INPUT
The Consulting Team will leverage existing community input opportunities from the System- Wide Needs Assessment and Action Plan in addition to dedicated aquatics focused input. This will include
Project Website – Using the existing website, www.PlanVistaParks.com , and expanding the website info and content to include opportunities for aquatics specific input and engagement from the community.
Statistically-Valid Survey – The Consulting Team will use the existing survey instrument to include questions specific to aquatics from a statistically reliable sample of the community.
Online Survey – The Consulting Team will use the online only survey to include questions specific to aquatics that anyone in the community can participate in and provide input.
Stakeholder Focus Groups - The Consulting Team will conduct aquatics specific focus groups in addition to the System-Wide Needs Assessment and Action Plan focus group meetings. This will help ascertain specific community needs and opportunities for the Department staff to focus on.
Youth Engagement – The Consulting Team will specifically engage youth that may be aquatics users through dedicated meetings and through the existing youth outreach for the Needs Assessment and Action Plan.
Public meetings - The Consulting Team will utilize existing System-Wide Needs Assessment public input meetings to include opportunities for input on aquatics offerings for the community.
QR Code based intercept surveys – The Consulting team will create QR code-based intercept surveys administered through staff at the WaterPark and other sites / events in the city. These surveys can include specific questions for aquatics to obtain input from a broad range of community members.
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4 Deliverable: Summary of community input findings.
1.1.5 ANALYZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS
AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
Based on market analysis, trends and community input, the Consulting Team will work with staff and Aquatics Design Group to review potential opportunities for collaboration and partnerships that can enhance the delivery of aquatics services. It could involve evaluating potential partners, assessing the feasibility of collaboration, and analyzing alternative service delivery models.
Deliverable: Partnership and service delivery model opportunities
1.1.6 RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR A
FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE FACILITY
The Consulting Team will collaborate with staff and Aquatics Design Group on financial analysis and making recommendations for improvements that will lead to the financial sustainability of aquatic facilities and programs. It includes projecting costs and revenues, opportunities for additional earned income generation, staffing levels to achieve success and other key recommendations for enhancing financial sustainability while maintaining or improving services.
These will be supplemented with additional staff training for all full-time, part-time and seasonal aquatics staff leading into the aquatics season. The training will be focused on customer service excellence principles learned from Disney and other world class organizations as well from other parks and recreation agencies.
Deliverable: Recommendations and financial projections
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5 CHAPTER TWO PROJECT TIMELINE
The project approach and scope of work detailed will be completed collaboratively with staff.
Our team can begin the project immediately and we anticipate this process to take 4-6 months from the start date.
CHAPTER THREE PROPOSED FEE ESTIMATE
The following fee breakdown is based on the project approach described in the Scope of Work and shows the two options
1. Standalone: If this were done as a standalone process
2. Combined with Needs Assessment and Action Plan: If this were combined with the Needs Assessment and Action Plan.
We aim to provide a not-to-exceed cost and ensure full transparency in fees upfront upon confirmation of the scope tasks.
Scope Standalone
Aquatics
Needs
Assessment
Combined
with
Systemwide
Needs
Assessment
and Action
Plan
Task 1: Kick off Meeting and Project Coordination $6000 $3000
Task 2: Assessment of Existing Aquatics Offerings and
Programs
$25,000 $19,500
Task 3: Analyze Market Conditions for Aquatics $35,000 $24,500
Task 4: Assess the Interest and Demands for Aquatics
Programs
$85,000 $39,000
Task 5: Analyze Opportunities for Potential Partnerships $10,000 $10,000
Task 6: Recommend Improvements for Financially Sustainable Facility
$32,000 $28,000
TOTAL $183,000 $124,000
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6 Fees: $183,000 (if done as a standalone plan); $124,000 (if combined with Systemwide Needs Assessment and Action Plan); Expenses: $0 (Combined with Needs Assessment and Action Plan)
CHAPTER FOUR TEAM
4.1 OUR HISTORY
The Company was founded in July 2022 and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Our project team members have close to 100 years of experience in the parks, recreation, and sports industries in addition to working with national Gold Medal agencies.
The staff profiled on the following pages will be directly involved in this Aquatics Needs Assessment. The Founder & CEO has been a national leader in the parks and recreation industry space having served on the Board of the National Recreation and Park Association, spoken at multiple national conferences and keynoted the California Recreation and Park Society conference and consulted with parks and recreation / community services agencies all over California and nationwide. Other team members have specialization in Aquatics at the grassroots and the highest levels worldwide and also experiences with Gold Medal park and recreation agencies.
NEELAY BHATT
Founder & CEO
Education
Exec. Education / 2018 / Sr. Executives in State and Local Government / Harvard University
MSA 2005 / Masters in Sports Administration / Ohio University MBA / 2004 / Masters in Business Administration / Ohio University PG / 2003 / Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations / University of Mumbai
BA/2002/Psychology and Economics / University of Mumbai Mr. Bhatt’s career on five continents includes Disney, The Super Bowl, The Olympics, and years of consulting, public speaking, and training. He champions “Ideas Worth Spreading” as the curator for TEDxCollegePark, TEDxIndianapolis, and TEDxIndianapolisWomen, and his service as a trustee for the National Recreation and Park Association sought to ensure “no child was left indoors.” As the Founder & CEO of Next Practice Partners, he combines inclusion and innovation to help agencies prepare for “what’s next” through planning, training, and technology solutions. Over his 25-year journey, he has developed business and operations plans for Los Angeles County serving 12 million people, trained Olympic Governing bodies, and co-created the world’s largest municipal customer service and leadership training initiative for Chicago Park District’s 3000 03/12/2024 C9 29 of 31
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7 employees.
His Master and Strategic planning work with Atlanta, Broward County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and San Diego, among others have recommended facility development and infrastructure improvements totaling over $2.5 billion, shaping a more equitable and accessible future for all. In addition, he has extensively worked all over California including City of San Diego, City of Carlsbad, City of San Clemente, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, City of Chino, City of Pasadena, Temple City, City of San José, City of Fremont, City of Gilroy and many others.
As a first-generation immigrant raised by three women and a father who always showed up, he hopes to model the same for his two kids. These life experiences are woven into his keynotes on next practices and trends, the art of storytelling, and magical customer service, and have inspired executives, professionals, startups, and students from Charlotte to China and from Switzerland to New Zealand.
JASON ELISSALDE
Vice President
Education
BA/2001/Communication and Media Studies/ Cal State University, Sacramento
Mr. Elissalde has 25 years of experience in training, development, and management both in the private and public sectors. Within his work in the public sector with organizations such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Target; Jason would lead multiple teams and processes; receiving awards and commendations for his work in customer service, operational excellence, data analytics, and fiscal growth.
He would finally find his “Why” in his seven-plus years at Willamalane Park and Recreation District, where he was a key part of their National Gold Medal-winning team and take the lead in their, now, successful CAPRA accreditation process. He championed the District’s workplace culture, with a focus on staff development and a “mission” focused approach to problem-solving, goal setting, and personal accountability.
A consultant, a CAPRA accreditation visitor, and a passionate Disney fan (ask him about his Tinker Bell story someday) committed to being an ally for those not in the room, he routinely speaks nationally on workplace culture, change management, purpose-driven leadership, and the importance of developing an emotional connection to the work we do and the communities we serve.
DALE NEUBURGER
Treasurer - World Aquatics
Aquatics Consultant - Next Practice Partners
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8 Education
MPA 1998/ Masters in Public Affairs / Indiana University M.S. 1997/ Philanthropic Studies / Indiana University
M.S. 1973/ Education / Canisius College
A.B. 1971/ Politics / Princeton University
Mr. Neuburger has a distinguished career within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, augmented by volunteer service within local, domestic, and international contexts.
For Syracuse (NY) School District, he served as its citywide Aquatic Director and Manager of the first 50-meter swimming pool at a public high school in the United States, which also served as the venue for the aquatic disciplines – swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming – during the National Sports Festival (U.S. Olympic Festival).
For Indiana University, he served as Assistant Athletic Director and Director of three world-class facilities on its Indianapolis campus: the IU Natatorium, the IU Track & Field Stadium, and the Indianapolis Tennis Center. Each staged major competitions, including four U.S. Olympic Trials in swimming and five U.S. Olympic Trials in diving, as well as eleven NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships during his tenure.
For Indiana Sports Corporation, Mr. Neuburger oversaw more than 200 sports events with more than $2 billion of economic impact, and he led the successful effort to relocate the NCAA and the National Federation of High School Associations to Indianapolis, raising $50 million in public and philanthropic support and guaranteeing NCAA basketball Final Fours to the city through 2037.
As Senior Consultant for TSE Consulting – later acquired by international advertising and communications services company WPP and branded as Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) Sport Practice – Mr. Neuburger had city clients in North America who sought to attract important sports events. In many cases, this effort involved facility development or repurposing, as well as business planning for aquatic facilities and other sports venues.
Mr. Neuburger’s volunteer service includes President of USA Swimming and United States Aquatic Sports, as well as Chairman of the Board of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He is the longest serving American representative in the 116-year history the International Federation – now, World Aquatics and formerly, FINA – as Vice President from 2000 to 2021, and as Treasurer from 2021 to elected term completion in 2027. 03/12/2024 C9 31 of 31