HomeMy WebLinkAbout05262026 Middle School PresentationA Presentation of the feasibilty to
enter into a lease with the borough
for use of the middle school as a
recreation center
Presented by Russ White
Recreation
Center
(907) 224 -4054 www.sewardparksandrecreation.com
Middle School
To create a recreation space in which the city
(through Parks and Recreation) has autonomy of a
facility to help meet the expectations and needs of
the citizens of Seward.
To create easier access for the youth of Seward to
attend The Teen Rec Center and other youth
organizations.
Our Mission
Current Layout
Potential
Layout
1-2: Boys and Girls Club
3 -4: Teen Rec Room
5: Connections Home School
6: SPC Office
7: TYC Entertainment Room
8: Weight Room
9: Makers Art Space
10-13: Rentable Office Spaces
14: Adult Rec Room
15: Auditorium Hall
16: Rentable Recreation Space + SPRD Class
Space
17: Kitchen
18: Rentable Childcare Space (not city run)
19: SPRD Offices
20: Multi -Purpose Studio
21: Gymnasium
B: Bathrooms
C: Closets/Storage
L: Locker rooms
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•Ability to run the facility to best serve our community⚬Increased hours of operation⚬Full autonomy over programming, gym use and closure dates.
•Centralized location for youth in the community⚬Reduce strains on transportation, increasing inter -department
communication and therefore enhancing community experience.
•Centralized Parks and Recreation Hub⚬Opens up spaces for other departments to take over facilities
currently occupied by P&R
•Continued access to *gym space for local youth sports* and access
to green space
•Increased opportunites for revenue streams⚬Office Spaces⚬Artists Collective⚬Private Events⚬Private Instruction
Benefits as a Community Center
Movie Screenings
Musical Performances
Dances
Team Success
Memberships
Dec. 2022: 178
Dec. 2024 655
Dec. 2023 398
Daily Visits
2023 // 11,416 visitors
2024 // 19,533 visitors
2022 No Data collected
Dec. 2025 797
2025 // 22,957 visitors
In May of 2026, brough in over
$27,000 in revenue.
Monthly Revenue
Leases and Programming
•Several rooms could be set aside for spaces to be leased to non -profit
groups on an annual basis at a market rate to be determined.
•Monthly revenue for Sports and Rec is on average $19,400 a month in FY26
•AVTEC Contract - $450 a day
Expected Expenses
Expected to be about $200,000
In early discussions with the Borough, they would retain ownership and
maintenance of the building and our lease agreement would be nominal, but with
the addition of covering annual utility expenses (fuel + electricity).
While no exacts have been hashed out, could expect an annual cost of $200,000.
Potential Revenues
Sports & Rec Continues to increase revenue, we could cut costs in other
contracts but the transition and ongoing operation of a Rec Center would
require an increase in revenue in the General Fund
Pool Contract
$200,000 a year to fund
We have submitted a draft contract/memo of understanding to the KPBSD and
the KPB that details a funding mechanism for the pool - waiting for next steps,
KPBSD and KPB approval also required.
Excerpt:
City of Seward: Provide annual funding as described below; review and approve the Fee Schedule each year by
resolution and any mid -year fee changes before they take effect; and designate a liaison for this Agreement.
Kenai Peninsula Borough: Own the Facility and be responsible for all capital maintenance, structural repairs, and
mechanical upkeep; coordinate with KPBSD on maintenance scheduling; and designate a liaison for this Agreement.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District: Hire, supervise, and pay all pool staff; operate the Facility in compliance
with applicable health and safety requirements; collect all Pool Revenue; maintain separate accounting records for
Facility revenues and expenses; submit a proposed Fee Schedule to the City each year; provide quarterly financial
reports to the City and Borough; and provide an annual accounting within 60 days of the close of each Fiscal Year.
We could cut costs in other areas to cover pool expenses and contract gives
us ability to approve fee schedule, but ongoing funding of the pool potentially
requires an increase in revenue in the General Fund
The contract requests the district use the 710 account on hand to fund the rest of
2026, with City funding beginning in 2027. The contract also lays out that any
revenue generated by the pools fees goes to offset the City’s annual
contribution.
Thank You
We are excited to continue our work within our special
community here in Seward . Excellence is our goal and
we enjoy the process of learning and growing as we
serve our fellow citizens .
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www.sewardparksandrecreation.com
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