It will allocate $160,000 to replacing the synthetic turf on the soccer/football field at Sehmel Homestead Park, which was installed in 2009 and is used year-round, and will spend $105,000 on a feasibility study about using its Peninsula Gardens or another property for a community aquatic center. In 2022, the levy will reap $7.8 million. Ed Friedrich / Gig Harbor Now. The district determined that replacing the rest of the roof while theyre at it ($120,000) would save $25,000 in the long run. 2023 Gig Harbor Now, All rights reserved. . Gig Harbor, . We are proud to offer recreational activities where participants will learn and grow through all levels of play. The team has done a lot of work over the last many months in order to vet this project, turn over every rock, go down every pathway to ensure all recommendations are in the best interests of the district and community., I believe the level of detail and scrutiny the past year to keep the project within budget and moving forward has been incredible, said commissioner Steve Nixon. The proforma, which is currently in development, provides insight and performance information that reflects how PenMet expects to operate the facility from a financial perspective. The meetings will be facilitated by a consulting firm that is helping PenMet develop a cost recovery philosophy and policy based on the communitys values for recreation programs and services. Penmet Parks Recreation Guide Download. . The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and run until around 7:00 pm. She started working at The News Tribune in March 2022. Public service news requires community support. We are excited to invite interested parties to bid for the PenMet Parks Community Recreation Center (ITGB 2020.023) located at 2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Spirited Community. Capital projects involve new construction, renovation, replacement or improvements to infrastructure and other systems, and acquisition of real property. Sketch of PenMet Parks community recreation center looking from the north with the existing Performance Golf building in the background. Check out our updates on our current projects page. We are excited to share information and news related to this project. The design team has the direction it needs to proceed, and we see the project budget which had not been formally done.. 5717 Wollochet Drive NW #3. . PenMet Parks is committed to creating, improving, and maintaining high-quality parks and facilities. 5717 Wollochet Drive NW #3 Gig Harbor, WA 98335. The money will come from the $8.9 billion dollar capital budget from the Washington State Legislature, according to a PenMet press release April 27. The study began in the summer of 2020. PenMet will move its offices from its Wollochet Drive location into the new building next summer. Existing building currently houses some of the District functions/staff and is anticipated to remain occupied and operational during construction. The Community Recreation Center will aid in the advancement of the District vision to enhance the quality of life in our area. Says Akramoff, We are excited to build community by developing this project as the GreaterGig Harbor Community.Please look for future opportunities to be involved in the planning of the Community RecreationCenter Further project details can be found at www.penmetparks.org/recreationcenter, Community Recreation Center Media Release CRC (PDF), 2016 - 2023 Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District | site credits, Community Park Maintenance Request System, Feasibility Study: Dedicated Space for Seniors, Feasibility Study: Community Aquatics Facility, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid, Community Recreation Center Media Release CRC, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee members, Invitation to Bid: Community Recreation Center ITB No. PenMet Parks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm. This report, prepared by the design team with significant community input, studied various space types and layouts and contains a recommended program and staffing mix within the project budget, is financially sustainable, and can be expanded in phases. We need to work through the permitting process and the bidding process, Bujacich said. Courtesy of PenMet Parks. The facility includes an indoor turf field for activities such as soccer, lacrosse, and football, three multi-purpose gymnasiums for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, an elevated track, as well as multipurpose rooms and other community gathering spaces that will accommodate a wide range of activities, the press release said. The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) board of commissioners has approved plans to develop a new state-of-the-art community recreation center on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. 2016 - 2023 Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District | site credits, Community Park Maintenance Request System, Feasibility Study: Dedicated Space for Seniors, Feasibility Study: Community Aquatics Facility, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid, Feasibility, Concept Design, and Proforma Report (10 Mb PDF), Follow updates regarding the Community Center project, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee members, Invitation to Bid: Community Recreation Center ITB No. The projects expansion of the Cushman Trail will take place at the southern end point at 24th Street Northwest. These efforts will continue throughout the project so that PenMet ensures the center continues to accurately reflect the communitys needs inside and out. Its a great way for the public to come and see the finished product that will be available for public use.. Current timelines list a late-Fall 2019 opening of the existing building and a Spring 2020 opening of the air-supported recreation structure. Design hasnt begun, but the intention is to maintain the use and character of the historic building while addressing deferred maintenance and making improvements, Bujacich said. The district will spend $181,000 to finish renovating the historic Arletta Schoolhouse at Hales Passage Park, including cleaning, painting, replacing asbestos-contaminated flooring, re-roofing, electrical and landscaping. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and bidders list) is provided to prime bidders, subcontractors, and vendors. The $31.6 million total project cost includes $24.3 million for construction, $1.9 million for sales taxes, $4.3 million in architecture, engineering, consultant and permit fees, and $1.1 million for contingency. The second phase will be a 58,300-square-foot building containing an indoor turfed soccer/football field, three multipurpose gymnasium courts, an elevated walking/jogging track and spaces for community gathering that were discerned as public priorities. We cant do it without you. Community Recreation Center (CRC) Get to know more about the plans for PenMet Parks . The district will instead spend much of that $23.7 million in 2023. Interior design of PenMet Parks future community recreation center. The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District shared designs for the new community recreation center at a virtual open house Jan. 26, 2022. If you have further questions, please contact: John Adams, Capital Projects Manager,or Denis Ryan, Director of Park Services, 2016 - 2023 Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District | site credits, Community Park Maintenance Request System, Feasibility Study: Dedicated Space for Seniors, Feasibility Study: Community Aquatics Facility, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee members, Invitation to Bid: Community Recreation Center ITB No. Beyond that, well take a fresh look at that site and learn from the community what their priorities are, Bujacich said. 32601. The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) was created in May of 2004 by a majority vote of Peninsula residents. The $31.6 million budget includes construction costs and soft costs such as permit fees, sales tax, design fees, fixtures, furnishings, equipment and project contingency, Ally Bujacich, executive director for PenMet Parks told the Gateway Monday. Thats a big milestone for the project. PenMet Parks has partnered with Harbor Gymnastics to provide safe and effective, fundamental gymnastics instruction during the early childhood years that prepares the young athlete for any sport. It will also include an elevated walking track and community spaces. Madrona Links Golf Course will receive $500,000 for yet-to-be-determined improvements. 3125 Judson St. | P.O Box . PenMet bought the former Performance Golf Center building and the 17 acres on which it sits for $4.3 million in 2019. PenMet held another public hearing Tuesday about property tax collections for 2023, and the board later voted to adopt them. Bujacich announced a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 14 for the Arletta Schoolhouse renovation project at Hales Pass Park. With PenMet Parks recognizing the need for both indoor and outdoor passive and active recreation in the greater Gig Harbor community, PenMet Parks is seeking vital input from community user groups, local businesses, and individuals for the next phase in developing the PenMet Parks Community Recreation Center. District signage and wayfinding master plan design $75,000 The event lawn will accommodate U10 soccer, plus a variety of outdoor events like vendors, music, and more. The $943,000 contract with Grenlar Holdings, which began work on July 28, was bumped to $1.3 million. Join us for an evening of discussion about the design of the planned PenMet Parks Community Recreation Center. There will be an update on the design progress and opportunities to ask questions. Harbor Family improve parking area $29,000 In 2023, PenMet is allocating another $1.6 million to complete the project at the former Performance Golf Center. The trail will be extended along the side of the rec center, The Gateway previously reported. Interior design of PenMet Parks' future community recreation center. 32601. Please check back soon for updates and stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to help shape the future of community recreation in Gig Harbor. District unidentified life safety or deferred maintenance issues $50,000 Peninsula Gardens community aquatic center feasibility study $105,000 The anticipated close date is December of 2019.Board President, Maryellen Missy Hill said, After a thorough due diligence period, PenMet Park Board of Commissioners and staff and are immensely excited to move forward on this project. Although this added a challenge to the process, it also spurred opportunities to hear more voices through interactive presentations and activities. Gig Harbor is in dire need of more accessible places for youth, families, and seniors to recreate, Park Commissioner Amanda Babich said in the press release. These meetings were conducted in a virtual environment due to COVID-19. The Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District approved a $31.6 million outlay Tuesday night to construct a community recreation center on the former Performance Golf Center site. Remaining building costs will be funded in 2023. Total cost of the project is targeted at $31.6 million, not including the 17-acre site that PenMet bought in 2019 for $4.3 million. The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) board of commissioners approve plans to develop a new state-of-the-art community recreation center on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83168086081?pwd=dEV1dHM5Q3RPSC8vdUV0cXFqTXoxQT09Passcode: 313625, For information or questions, please contact[emailprotected]or 253-858-3400, 2016 - 2023 Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District | site credits, SUNRISE BEACH UPDATE FOR JANUARY 18, 2022, Community Park Maintenance Request System, Feasibility Study: Dedicated Space for Seniors, Feasibility Study: Community Aquatics Facility, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83168086081?pwd=dEV1dHM5Q3RPSC8vdUV0cXFqTXoxQT09, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee members, Invitation to Bid: Community Recreation Center ITB No. PenMet Parks will host its second community planning session for the project, a Lunch & Learn event on February 21st from 1pm-2:30pm at Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Avenue NW. After reviewing the 63-page report, you can share your thoughts or ask questions by emailing [emailprotected]. Parks & Recreation; Visit Website; PenMet Parks Administrative Office. The park is at 3507 Ray Nash Drive. We are excited to invite interested parties to bid for the PenMet Parks Community Recreation Center (ITGB 2020.023) located at 2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Based on the $22 million construction budget, the report recommends building an initial phase of the Community Recreation Center at around 66,400 square feet. In partnership with Bricks 4 Kidz and Snapology. PenMet Parks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting onWednesday, January 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Expanding Cushman Trail brings it considerably closer to a connection with the Narrows Bridge and the trail system beyond, Bujacich said. PenMet Parks Board of Commissioners has approved plans to develop a new state-of-the-art community recreation center located at 2416 14thAvenue NW at the site of the old Performance Golf Center. The Best Place to Be. Based on the $22 million construction budget, the report recommends building an initial phase of the Community Recreation Center at around 66,400 square feet. Public service news requires community support. For questions, please contact our Recreation Department at 253-858-3400 or [email protected]. Courtesy of PenMet Parks. PenMet Parks follows Washington State law RCW 42.56 regarding requests for public records. THE FUTURE OF INDOOR RECREATION ARRIVES IN GIG HARBORThe Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) has announced plans to develop a new state-of-the-art community recreation center on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. 2023 Gig Harbor Now, All rights reserved, Develop master plan, address highest priorities for DeMolay Sandspit: $1,690,489, Madrona Links Golf Course work to be determined: $500,000, Capital campaign initiatives for CRC: $311,443, Repair and repave Narrows Beach access road: $285,000, Fox Island Fishing Pier accessible ramp and handrail: $275,400, Replace roof of existing CRC building: $147,000, Upgrades to Tubbys Trail Dog Park: $118,000, Deferred maintenance of single-family homes at Sunrise, Narrows: $50,000, Replace top rail at Fox Island Fishing Pier: $20,000. 32601, 56,059 Square foot structure New Building will house the Community Recreation Center. 32601. Sunrise Beach demolish deteriorating structure $17,000 Click to view the details of these values. There will be an update on the design progress and opportunities to ask questions. We cant do it without you. We are now offering preschool activities and they are more popular than ever! Sketch of the front entrance to the PenMet community recreation center. PenMets second most costly capital project next year will be a $1.5 million renovation of Rosedale Hall. Renovations for phase one have started and are expected to finish this year. Much of the carryover is from $23.7 million budgeted in 2022 for the community recreation center. The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) board of commissioners approve plans to develop a new state-of-the-art community recreation center on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. Two weeks earlier, the parks board had passed a 2022 capital budget in which $23.7 million of the $33.1 million total is devoted to the center at 2416 14th Avenue NW. A new indoor recreation facility will be built behind the existing building. The project is funded through support from the levy lid lift as well as outside contributions and sponsorships. If you need help with access to their website, contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303. Presenting a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Sign up now for the Gig Harbor Now weekly newsflash to stay abreast of everything thats happened in the past seven days. PenMet is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and active environment for everyone to enjoy. Phase two is to build the new indoor recreation center, extend the Cushman Trail, and renovate the existing miniature golf course. 289 were here. Also being carried over is much of the $1.5 million renovation of Rosedale Hall, which is in the design phase. After our levy lid lift was approved by voters in2017, restoring the Districts regular property tax levy rate to $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed value for 2018 we now feel well-positioned to manage the expenses of the project via a Board initiated bond, said President Hill.Project design features of the new facility include indoor recreation space, multi-purpose learning spaces, community activity spaces, indoor walking track and, event rental space. The design provides a campus-like environment with two buildings complementing each other across a multi-use grass area that is sized to accommodate a youth soccer field, the press release said. The shops namesake Pomeranian has a bed at the register. The event will honor the buildings history as a schoolhouse and revolve around schoolhouse activities, such as art and PE classes and the museums history class, Bujacich said. Then it can be adorned with brick, stone or wood. For questions or inquiries please contact: Denis Ryan at [emailprotected] or John Adams at [emailprotected], 2016 - 2023 Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District | site credits, Community Park Maintenance Request System, Feasibility Study: Dedicated Space for Seniors, Feasibility Study: Community Aquatics Facility, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee members, Invitation to Bid: Community Recreation Center ITB No. Join us for an evening of discussion about the design of the planned PenMet Parks Community Recreation Center. 32601. The outcome of this study is that there is a high level of confidence that PenMet can support a new community recreation center with the program outlined in this report. The Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District approved a $31.6 million outlay Tuesday night to construct a community recreation center on the former Performance Golf Center site. To attend this meeting, please RSVP to [email protected]. Public comment is welcome. Following the completion of a detailed feasibility study to include need, impact and fund management, PenMet Parks Board of Directors approved plans to move . Courtesy of PenMet Parks The second phase will be a 58,300-square-foot building containing an indoor turfed soccer/football field, three multipurpose gymnasium courts, an elevated walking/jogging track and more community space. Peninsula Gardens deferred maintenance $36,000 Transforming the property into a vibrant site will add to Gig Harbors reputation as a majestic and livable community. Courtesy of PenMet Parks, The CRC is a good example of a project that is funded over multiple years, said Executive Director Ally Bujacich. Scholarships & Payment Plans. The sale is expected to close in. The study includes an operational analysis and business planning proforma of expenses and revenue potential. Sketch of PenMet Parks' community recreation center looking from the north with the existing Performance Golf Center building in the background. Construction will take place in 2023. Also Tuesday, the commissioners voted to change the project delivery method from the construction manager/general contractor alternative contracting procedure to the more traditional and common design/bid/build model as more beneficial. Rosedale Community Hall; Rosedale Hall Tennis Court #1; SHP Amphitheater; SHP Baseball Field #1; SHP Baseball Field #2; SHP Baseball Field #3 . The Community Recreation Center will address many of the needs citizens requested in a recent survey including active space for seniors, programs for special populations, indoor recreation opportunities year-round and an additional opportunity, supporting the continuation of the Cushman Trail system through the property. A new pizzeria will replace it, Was fatal shooting outside Pierce County home self-defense? PenMet Parks is proud to offer a wide variety of Parks and Recreation opportunities for the community! As the design process advances, the provisional usage of the current facility is currently in development. The design team worked closely with the PenMet Board, PenMet staff, community stakeholders on the project Steering Committee, and members of the public. The project was originally approved by the PenMet board in 2021 with a construction budget of $31.6 million. Invitation to Bid: Community Recreation Center ITB No. They literally went back to the drawing board and came up with solutions.. This online plan room provides bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and also offers a FREE free online digitizer/take-off tool. login or Register for Activities Youth Activities Youth Sports Adult Activities Visit a Park Board Meetings Book a Venue Current Projects Contact Us Parks and Recreation Guide PenMet Parks is proud to offer a wide variety of Parks and Recreation opportunities for the community! Ed Friedrich / Gig Harbor Now, That is something the project team is obviously aware of and its finding ways to mitigate it to the best of its abilities, but there are factors outside of our control, Bujacich said. Peninsula Metropolitan Parks received $1 million in state funding to help build the Community Recreation Center. 32601, 4 pm, December 15, 2020: Board of Park Commissioners discussion of the second draft, 6 pm, January 5, 2021: Board of Park Commissioners is scheduled to vote to approve the final report and proceed to the schematic design phase. The renovation of Arletta Schoolhouse will be celebrated on Nov. 14. PenMet Parks Executive Director Richard Fink II believes the project will bring revenue to the area while also providing visual improvements. Rosedale Hall Renovation $1,517,000 Voters approved a six-year levy lid lift in November 2017 that bumped the cap from 1% to 6% through 2023. In CM/GC, the project owner hires a contractor to provide feedback during the design phase before the start of construction, allowing the contractor to work with the designer and the project owner to identify risks, provide cost projections and refine the project schedule. Want to Learn More? The District has entered into a purchase & sale agreement for the current Performance Golfthe property, located at 2416 14th Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Peninsula Gardens demolish damaged outbuildings and house $23,000 Other Links: Youth sports. Prominent features of the new facility include over 190,000 square feet of indoor recreation space, 12 multi-purpose classrooms for community activities, and both the longest indoor walking track and largest event rental space on the Peninsula. Through September, PenMet spend $829,000 on the CRC this year. Check out our updates on our current projects page. The construction timetable hasnt been established. When visiting the website, select Posted Projects then Public Works, and, finally, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District. The design provides a campus-like environment with the two facilities complementing each other across a multi-use grass area that has the potential to hold large community events as well as provide sports field use. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Tel. PenMet is inviting community members to attend a workshop to help evaluate the benefits of its programs and services. Because there is competition, it often results in lower construction costs. However, the $31.6 million adopted Tuesday is not significantly higher than the $30 million targeted amount the board adopted in January based on a feasibility study. A wide sidewalk will sweep through the grass to a warm, friendly front entrance. The team felt it was in the best interest of the project, PenMet Executive Director Ally Bujacich said of the switch. We provide crafts, games, movies, and more, in a safe and fun environment. "There are gathering and viewing spaces, flexible rooms. The Community Recreation Center will help to fill the need for indoor recreation facilities for our community..