City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 17, 2015
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of Recommendation for Programming of the New Patrick Henry Recreation Center.
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ISSUE: Recommendation for the programming of the new Patrick Henry Recreation Center.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Consider programming options for the redevelopment of Patrick Henry Recreation Center,
2. Select the Neighborhood Recreation Center Scenario "C" to inform the future design for the Patrick Henry Recreation Center; and
3. Direct staff to continue to work with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) staff to jointly refine the design and site layout for the school and recreation center.
BACKGROUND: The existing Patrick Henry Elementary School building, located at 4643 Taney Avenue, was constructed in the early 1950's. The City constructed a 9,400 square feet recreation center, including a gymnasium addition constructed in 1973, primarily to serve children from the Patrick Henry School. Additionally, there are athletic fields on-site that are heavily used by both the school and general community. In 2006, the City determined that the existing recreation center no longer met community needs, and in 2008 the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) and the Department of General Services initiated a feasibility study to renovate and expand the center. Through that study, the public identified a need for a larger gymnasium, additional multipurpose space, an adult fitness room, space for seniors and teens, additional programming space, and a running track. The study also found that existing building support systems, utilities, building materials and functions were either at the end of their useful life or not compliant with current codes and required full replacement. The 2008 study included renovati...
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