1. Arlington Parks & Recreation
August 12, 2013
Hugh Smith/East Arlington Library
Assessment

2. Budget: $130,000
2008 Bond Funds

3. Purpose of the Project
• Condition assessment for Hugh Smith
• Programmatic assessment for both facilities
• Evaluation of site alternatives
• Feasibility of co-locating facilities
• Evaluate alternatives for senior services
• Identification of aquatic needs

4. History of Facilities
Hugh Smith Recreation Center & Pool
• Originally built in 1963 by the YMCA
• Transferred ownership to city in 1972
• 25,000 SF two story building
• 25 yard, 5 lane pool

5. History of Facilities
Senior Center
• Constructed in 1994
• 10,000 SF building
East Arlington Library
• Opened in 1970, first branch library
• In 2000 renovated/expanded building to10,000 SF

6. Status Update
• Architect has completed a visual assessment
of buildings
• Council approval of 14 member citizen
committee 6-18-13
• First committee meeting held July 30th
• First public meeting held August 3rd
• Architect compiling information from public
meeting

7. Schedule
2nd Committee Workshop August 28, 2013
2nd Public Meeting Sept 7, 2013
Review of Design Options Sept 10-18th
City Council & Park/Library
Board Committee October 1-22nd
3rd Committee Workshop October 29, 2013
City Council & Park/Library
Board approval November 1 - 28th
Draft Report December 4, 2013
Final Report February 5, 2014

8. Questions?