CPPC 12-08-97 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee
FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Deputy Director
RE: December Meeting and Agenda
DATE: December 2, 1997
The Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) will be meeting
on Monday, December 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the County
Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The CPPS will discuss
the following agenda items:
Discussion regarding the Capital Improvements Plan for the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year.
II. Other.
Staff has been directed to advise all committee members that access to the County Administration
Building for night meetings that do not occur in the Board room will be limited to the back door
of the four-story wing. I would encourage committee members to park in the county parking lot
located behind the new addition or in the Joint Judicial Center parking lot and follow the sidewalk
to the back door of the four-story wing.
Information regarding this agenda item is included. Please contact our department if you are
unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Attachments
U: \EVAN\COMMON\CPPS\ 120897.MTG
107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Item #1: Capital Improvements Plan
The CPPS will finalize work on the update of the Frederick County Capital Improvements Plan
during the December meeting. The CPPS has considered project priorities from the Winchester
Regional Airport, the Frederick County Public Works Department, the Frederick County Parks
and Recreation Department, the Handley Regional Library, and the Frederick County Public
Schools. To date, representatives from the Frederick County Public Schools and the Frederick
County Parks and Recreation Department have presented new project requests to the CPPS to
provide additional input and to address comments of the committee.
Staff has since had meetings with the Frederick County Sheriff, the Frederick County Treasurer,
the Commissioner of Revenue, and the County Administrator regarding the need to establish
annex facilities in strategic locations throughout the county to improve service to the residents of
the county. To further expand on this issue, the Frederick County Sheriff is experiencing a
significant amount of growth which will require the need for additional space in the near term.
It has been suggested that this need be addressed through a coordinated effort involving the
development of the proposed transportation maintenance facility. It is envisioned that the
Frederick County Sheriff will occupy the existing space on North Frederick Pike once the facility
has been relocated to Berryville Pike. Staff has invited Sheriff Williamson and the County
Administrator to the meeting to discuss this proposal.
Included under this item are the project ratings for current and proposed capital improvements,
information regarding the new project requests by the Frederick County Sheriff, the Frederick
County Public Schools, and the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department. Staff asks
that the CPPS review this information for the purpose of discussion, determine the appropriateness
of the new projects ratings developed by staff, and provide direction to staff regarding the
disposition of the Capital Improvements Plan.
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Capital Improvement Project Ratings
1998 FREDERICK COUNTY
CAPITAL LM'ROVEMEr T PROJEC1 S
EVALUATION FORM
LISTED BY DEPARTMENT; IN ORDER OF DEPARTMENT PRIORITY
CRITERION Canfonn to Heahh Lem MWINAD Eomomio Rented
and Co p. run s x r, RegAn d serviom rix to other
welfare Wevam
WEIGHT 3 4 4 2 �'-'
2 3
LIBRARY
New Library
SCHOOL SYSTEM
New Back Creek Elementary School
NW Rey. Ed. Prey. (NREP) Addition
Transportation Maintenance Facility
Third County High School
Southern Fleur. School Site Acquisition
Indlan Hollow Elementary Addition
New Gainesboro Elementary School
Administration Building Renovations
PARKS AND RECREATION
Bikeway System
Park Land
Softball Complex - SP
Baseball Field Renovations - SP
field House/Indoor Pool
'open Play Area - CS
I ennis/Basketball Complex - CB
Soccer Complex - SP
Tennis/Picnic Area - SP
Shelter, Stage Seating - CB
Skateboard Park
Maintenance Compound - SP
AIRPORT
Route 645 Relocation - Design
Route 645 Relocation - Construction
Land Aquisition, Butflick Road
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Public Safety Center
Annex Fadlides
2/6 2/8 0/0 4/8 2/4 0/0
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32
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114
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112
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216
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FREDERICK COUNTY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMING
PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA
U:IERIC",COMMONUM VALUATN.
TOPIC
DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT
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Conformance to
Does the Project conform to, or contribute to
Comprehensive Plan
the attainment of goals/objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan? Is the Project
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consistent with establishedpolicies?
2
Public Health, Safety or
Does the Project improve conditions affecting
Welfare
health safety or welfare? Does it eliminate a
4
clear health or safe risk?
3 Legal Requirement
Is the Project required in order to meet a
State or Federal mandate or some other legal
4
requirement?
4 Equitable Distribution of
Does the Project meet a special need of some
Services
segment of the population that has been
identified as needing assistance? Would the
2
Project provide equivalent services to a
population group that is currently under-
served relative to other areas of the county?
S Economic Impact
Is the Project essential to, or would it
encourage some form of economic
development? Would the Project improve the
2
tax base, reduce operating expenses, produce
revenue, or otherwise have a positive effect
on the local economy?
6 Coordination with other
Is the Project necessary for the successful
Projects
completion of other projects? Is the Project
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art of a larger project?
7 Public Support
Are county residents fully informed and
supportive of the proposed Project?
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U:IERIC",COMMONUM VALUATN.
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Frederick County Administration Projects
1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FORM
RETURN TO: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Project Name: Frederick County Public Safety Center
Date Prepared: 12/2/97 Agency: Frederick Co. Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Sheriff R. T. Williams 'Phone Number: 662-6168
North Frederick Pike
Location of Project: Indian Hollow Road Magisterial District: Gainesboro
Project Description: Give a brief ( 1-2) paragraph description of what the project includes.
Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor area, capacity, etc.
Relocation of Frederick County Sheriff's Office from the Judicial Center to area
currently occupied by the Frederick Co. School Transportation department. This pro -
is contigent upon the relocation of the current transportation center to the RedbL_
Run Elementary property. in conjunction with -the relocation of the Sheriff's Off _ca
consolidation of all offices of emergency service providers would be included. I --
addition, space has been included for possible satellite offices for the Commissione_
of The Revenue and the county Treasurer's office.
This building would occupy approximately 23,000 square feet.
Schedule: If the project will take several years to complete. outline the schedule here. Be sure
to include any wort; that rniUl:t have been done in previous vears. including studies or other
plannins•
This project is contingent upon the relocation of the Frederick County Schools'
Transportation department from their current site. In addition, studies will be
necessary to determine the presence of any hazardous materials from the previous
occupants which would necessitate the removal thereof.
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Pa_e i
Coordination: If the project is dependent upon or is being planned in conjunction with any
other project(s), identify it/them and indicate the relationship between the projects.
Depending upon the relnr_nrion of the P
transportation F_Y_ talion department and contingentupon
determination of the need for satellite offices in that area for the Treasurer's
Office and the Commissioner's Office and. upon approval of the Director of Emergency
Services for Frederick County.
Project Priority:
If previously included in the Capital Improvements Plan, please indicate previous priority and
current status of project:
Has not been previously listed in the Capital Improvements Plan. This will be
a new project.
Estimate Cost (in I997 dollars): Not currently available
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
EIement
Planning,
Surveving, &
Design
Land
Acquisition
Site
Preparation &
Improvements
Construction
Furniture and
Equipment
Other
(opening day
collection)
TOTAL
1st FY 2nd FY 3rd FY I 4th FY
1998 1 1999 12000 2001
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5th FY Beyond Total
2002 FY 55
Pa„e ,
Basis Of Cas: E Stimates: Check one of the following. If you want to provide more detailed
information on the estimate, please do so in the space provided.
Cost of comparable facility or ... r- ut
From cost estimate provided by an engineer, architect, or vendor
From bids received
"Preliminary" estimate, (e.g. no other basis for estimate. guesstimate)
xx Other (please explain) � ) currently not available
Source of Funding: Indicate the projected amount for each funding source.
PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCES
Element 1st FY 2nd FY 3rd FY 4th FY
199$ 1999 5th ' Beyond TOT_4
2000 2001 2002 FY 5
GeneraFund! I I
Other Fund
State Grants
Bonds and
Debts
Other
Fundraising j
TOTAL �
Please describe the source of funding (i.e. type of grant):
would require local funding
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Project Justification:
Please project the number of persons, dwellings, students, or units to be served or the units of
service to be provided by the project.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office currently has 80 employees. With the
possible inclusion of the Fire and -Rescue office in the same building, the number
would increase to 85. Again, with the possibility of satellite offices for the
Treasurer and the Commissioner of the Revenue housed within the same building the
number would increase to accommodate their office staff and to meet the needs of
the citizens of Frederick County.
Please describe the need for this project. '
Frederick County Sheriff's Office currently occupies space within the Winchester'
Frederick County Judicial Center. This space was first occupied in 1984 with a
staff of 36 employees. Today we have 80 employees and provide -numerous additional
programs over and above what was provided in 1984 while continuing to afford the
citizens of Frederick County the best services. In addition, an in-house study
(copy enclosed) has been initiated by Judge Wetsel indicating the need for additions
space within the Judicial Center for court offices and other arms of the judicia'
branch of the government. With the growth rate Frederick County is experiencin,"
the Frederick County Sheriff's Office must continue to grow to accommodate the neec-z
of the community.
Please describe and justify- the proposed location of the project..
The nature of law enforcement service providers require a minimal response time
in the safest possible manner. This will benefit not only the citizens of
Frederick County but law enforcement officers also. The current location of the
Sheriff's Office in the city of Winchester with its congested streets and heavy
Populated areas increase the likelihood of 'emergency response timejeopardizing
persons and properties. Relocating the Sheriff's Office at the current site of
the transportation building would be more conducive to providing the best possibl=
services to the citizens of Frederick County by not dealing with the congested
traffic, limited parking and accessibility to the judicial center. Furthermore,
the location of the current transportation department would provide easy access
to all areas of the county via Rt 37 and Interstate 81. Additionally, currently
on the 1997-98 Capital Improvement Plans there is a project for a Frederick Count: -.-
School Transportation's warehouse. This would leave vacant the property at wort:
Frederick Pike and Indian Hollow Road. Since this property is currently owned b-
Frederick County utilization could save tax dollars by not having to procure pro.- -_
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Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan:
Does the project conform to, or contribute to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan? Is the project consistent with established policies?
I am of the opinion that this project contributes to the goals and objectives
of the Comprehensive Plan and it is consistent with established policies.
Public Health, Safety, or Welfare:
Does the project improve conditions affecting health, safety, or welfare? Does it eliminate a
clear health or safety risk?
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Legal Requirement:
Is the project required in order to meet a State or Federal mandate or some other legal
requirement?
This project is not required to meet a State or Federal mandate
or any other legal requirement
Equitable Distribution of Services:
Does the project meet a special need of some segment of the population that has been identified
as needing assistance? Would the project provide equivalent services to a population group that
is currently under served relative to other areas of the County?
This project does not meet the special need of some segment of population
identified as needing assistance.
This project will not provide equivalent services to a population group
that is currently under served relative to other areas of the County in my opinir--.
Economic Impact:
Is the project essential to, or would it encourage some form of economic development'? \Gould
the project improve the tax base, reduce operating expenses, produce revenue, or othen`ise have
a positive effect on the local economv?
It is difficult at this time to see if this project would encourage
economic development.
Again, it is difficult at this time to project any positive effect on the
local economy.
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Coordination with other projects:
Is the project necessary for the successful completion of other projects? Is the project part of a
larger project?
In order for Judge Wetsel's recommendations to be met, the relocation of the
Frederick County Sheriff Is Office would be necessary:
Public Support:
Are county residents fully informed and supportive of the proposed project?
As of this date they have not been made aware of this project
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Department:
1998-99 DEPARTMENTAL REQUEST SUMMARY
Approved By:
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_OR4NDUM
July 15, 1997
TO: Edwin Daley, City Manager
John Riley, County Administrator
FROM: John E. Wetsei, Jr., Judge
1997. as- 19
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RE: Winchester -Frederick 411WOffice Space Requirements.
12x26 M258 P.02i0a
The Judicial Center presently houses six city, six coup
office, the 26th District Juvenile Probation Office, for which the localities state
required by law to provide office space. Since the Joint Judicial alter are
first occupied in 1984, the number of persons working in the offices n rater the
judicial center has doubted 0 984 - 75 people, 1997 - 144 now a result
of this growth many of the Offices have People). As a result
Space which they are now Occupying. expanded beyond the capacity of the
Cvrnmonwealth's pyrng• Consequently, the Frederick County
Attomey has elected to leave the building, and their office
space in the Judicial Center wiii be available for other users ab
1, 1997. out November
In order to assess the various requests which have been received
additional space, surveys were sent to all of the users in the Judicial for
The individual responses are attached as Exhibit 8, and the Center.
summarized in the table attached as Exhibit A. The most dramatic results are
been experienced by the Frederick County growth has
Frederick County Sheriff needs more space is a dramatic understatementice to say that the
there is simply no further space availabie for them in the Jbut
Priority has been given to the various courts and their clerks. cal Cerate..
sequence of events, which has been a The logical
space utilization in the Judicial Center m thaeimmed aloe the future would
optimal
be as follows; u d appear to
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1- The Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney's offrce will move
from the building on or about November 1, 1997.
Z. The Winchester Commonwealth's Attorney's office will expand in
the space vacated by the Frederick Coun p t0
Attorney's office. tY Commonwealth's
3• The Winchester City Sheriff will move into the space on the fir
st
floor, Cameron Street comer now occupied by the Winchester
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
4- The Genera( District Court Clerk's Office will expand into the s a
next to their office formerly occupied b p ce
Sheriff's Office. Y the Winchester City
While Phase One will require only very slight modifications
it would appear the feast disruptive of daily operations to make these to the buildi ng
in the hiatus between the exit of the old occupant and the entryof the new
changes
occupant. The head of each department for which a move is contemplated and
the city and county will need to coordinate with respect to the n
structural changes and additional furniture needs, if any. eeded
A. Additional r^�. rtroom.
The unfinished courtroom on the third floor should be finished into a
courtroom meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
should also be wired to have the capability to electronically record proceedings
and to permit witnesses to testify by video transmission. Because of the
expansion of both the General District of the
Relations District Court dockets, there Is regularly at the Juvenile and Domestic
those two courts, but there is not always a courtroom for etheir sitting e one It of
anticipated that the Genera! District Court and the Juvenile and use. !t is
Relations D(strict Court dockets will continue to increase compoundingDomestic
for additional courtroom space. Therefore, itis contemplated that the additional
the Head
courtroom on the third floor will initially is used primarilyb additional
District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relatios District Court. Genera(
2
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Presently, none of the courtrooms meet the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act, and it is contemplated that the rew courtroom
would be used by any of the courts when a person with a disability was
involved in a court proceeding. Hopefully, this courtroom would be cora leted
by January 1, 2000, at the latest, because the need is immediate. P
When Justice Whiting vacates his office on the third floor, that area will
be converted to use as a juror assembly and holding room. Space is needed
where from twenty to sixty people can wait while juries are being empaneled
which can take as little as a half an hour, or as long as two thirds of a day in,
the instance of a murder trail or a complex civil case. We nova use the
unfinished third floor courtroom for that purpose, but when that courtroom is
finished and in use, that space will not be available for use by the jury panels.
B• Juvenile Cour-,Clerk andProb tion Office,
There are several factors to be considered before extensive renovation is
undertaken in the unfinished second floor space, novo designated for a third
court: oom on the second floor. The first is whether the Frederick County
Sheriff will be leaving the courthouse within five years, because if that officeis leaving, then the Juvenile Probation Office could move into the space vacated
by the Frederick County Sheriff, and the Juvenile Court Clerk could expand into
the space on the second floor vacated by the Juvenile Probation Office.. This
scenario would entail little if any renovation work to the second floor
unfinished courtroom. Another alternative is that the Juvenile Probation office
could be housed outside of the courthouse as is done in many localities.
if the Frederick Sheriff is not moving out within the foreseeable future and
the Juvenile Probation Office is to remain in the Judicial Center, then the
unfinished courtroom on the second floor needs to be finished to ac-ommodate
the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Clerk and to provide
,
conference room for the Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney's office
which they need under any scenario.
The Juvenile Court, the Probation Office, and the Frederick Countv
CommonweaIth's Attorney's Office neo
County to decide Upon a viable plan for theoallocationtand with
utilizati then of City the
existing space now occupied by the Juvenile Court on the second floor and the
renovation of the unfinished courtroom space on the second floor.
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-Conclusion
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The implementation of this plan .should solve the Judicial Ce r'
Projected space needs for the next decade. I will be glad to meet with nie s
representatives of the two governments at your convenience to answer
questions which you may have. I am sure y
heads would also be glad to attend such a Meeting. hAs a Practiicother al and office
General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District matter the
have the direst needs with respect to additional space insofar as the Court
their personnel are concerned. courts and
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
cc. James L. Berry, Judge
Carle Germelman, Judge
David Whitacre, Judge
Robert Williamson, Sheriff of Frederick County
Keller Nichols, Sheriff of the City of Winchester
Mike Foreman, City Clerk
Rebecca Hogan, County Clerk
LarrY Ambrogi, County Commonwealth's Attorney
Paul Thompson, City Commonwealth's Attorney
Doug Tucker, Juvenile Probation Office
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JOINT JUDICIAL, CENTER SPACE REQIUIREMEN
Office
1S
Personnel
-• November t, 1997
Circuit Courts
1,984 1997 2002
Space Requirements
OfficelClerical
3 3 3
Special Spaces
Win. Circuit Clerk
None
ADA Courtroom shared
5 55
w'"' District Courts
Fred. Circuit Clerk
Nono
None
General District Court
6 7 8
None
Record Storage Rooth
8 11 13
Juvenile Court
3
Public Counter Space, File
4 69
Storago
Win- Cornmonweaith's
• 3
Conference Room, File
Attorney
3Storage
13 15
Win. Sheriff
5
Copier and Supply Room
Fred- Sheriff
4 5 5
None
None
32 78 91
2
Juvenile Probation
Assembly1class room,
Office 26th District
5 8 9
Storage room
Fred. COM -Attorney
s
4
Conference Hoorn, Storage
Room
Totals
8 10
Now
76
_ 144 159
Conforence boom
CITY OF WINCHESTER, VIRGNIA
AM
W'NC"ESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONSOLIDATED MAB -ENANCE DEPARTMENT
I2 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
540-"7--7331 WINCHESTER VIRGINIA 22601
FAX 540-7=-4019
Memorandum
DATE: JUNE 12, 1997
TO: JOHN DANIELS, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES
FROM: WAYNE GRILL, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
RE: JJC FLOOR SPACE USAGE
Please find listed below the breakdown of office space utilized in the Joint Judicial Center as per
your request. Advise if you have any questions.
• City Sheriff 576 sqfL
• City Attorney 11055 sgft. (1st floor) 1,112 sgft. (2nd floor)
• City Cleric 1,978 sgft
Total City: 4,721 sgft.
• County Cleric 3,104 sgft.
• County Attorney 2,016 sq -ft.
• County Sheriff 1,855 sgft. (1st floor) 3,184 sgft. (basement)
• County Sheriff 760 sgft. (new remodeled area in basement)
• Proposed 911 1 am unaware of how much space the are lannin to
approximately 5 485 sgft available in the old maintenance / storage area,utilize but there is
Total County (not including 911 area): 10,919 s ft.
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Other misc. areas:
• Judges chambers (2nd. floor) 3,111 sqft.
• Judges chambers (3rd floor) 4,737 sq ft.
• J&O Court offices 962 sgft.
• Probation offices 644 sgft.
• Courtrooms (2nd floor) 6,942 sgft.
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Q Courtrooms (3rd floor)
• Justice Whiting's area
• General District Court offices
• Law library
• Storage area shared by users
• Lunch room
• Holding cell area basement
• Holding cell area 2nd floor
• Holding cell area 3rd floor
cc: Ed Daley, City Manager
6,942 sgft.
1,152 sgfL
1,848 sgft.
1,760 sgft.
1,882 sgft.
400 sgft.
736 sgft.
320 sgft.
320 sgft.
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Frederick County Public Schools Projects
fNename: 98form&wpd
1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FORM
RETURN TO: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Project Name: NREP Addition
Date Prepared: Septa nber 26, 1997 Agency: Frederick County School Board
Agency Contact Person: Thomas Sullivan Phone Number: 54 E62-3888, ext. 112
860 Smithfield Ave.
Location of Project: Magisterial District: -stoj2e�m 11
Project Description: Give a brief (1-2) paragraph description of what the project includes
Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor area, capacity, etc.
Northwestern Regional Educational Progrartis (NREP) is a joint operation of three
area school divisions (Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester City).
NREP provides educational services to handicapped students ages 2-21 for the three
divisions. Currently, DUZEP serves apPrOyti ately 145 students, 105 of Which attend
the main facility at the Smithfield Avenue location and approximately 40 of which
are preschool students (ages 2-6) who receive services at several locations off-car
due to a lack of space at the Smithfield Avenue site. Of the nearly 145 students mho
receive services through MIEP, 99 are from Frederick County.
The facility, which is owned by Frederick County, was built in 1960, and expanded in
1986 with the �nstructior. of an addition. In addition to the main structure, two
modular units were added in the early 1990's to provide more classroom space at t e
Smithfield Avenue location. The total square footacxe, inclu
is 25,941 sding Modular classrooms,
a. ft. (SEE ATZ< T PAc,F _ 1
Schedule: If the project will take several years to complete, outline the schedule here. Be sure
to include any work that might have been done in previous years, including studies or other
planning. a
At this time, a schedule has not been developed for this project.
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Project Name: Northwestern Regional Educational Programs (NREP)
Project Description (Continued):
The project will consist of the construction of classroom addition to
the NREP facility. Preliminary information provided by Mrs. Karen Legge,
director, indicates two to three additional classrooms will be needed
by the 1998-99 school year. In addition, Mrs. Legge has expressed the
need for four additional classrooms by the 2001-02 school year (see attached
correspondence frau Mrs. Legge addressed to area school superintendents).
At this time, the exact scope of the project has not been determined.
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(NEEP project)
Coordination: if the project is dependent upon or is being planned in conjunction with any other
project(s), identify it/them and indicate the relationship between the projects.
1bt appl.i.c:able.
Project Priority: 2
If previously included in the Capital Improvements Plan, please indicate previous priority and
current status of project:
New on list for 1998,
Estimate Cost (in 1997 dollars): (In Thousands)
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Element
1st FY 2nd FY 3rd FY 4th FY 5th FY Bevond
11999
Total
1998 2000 2001 2002 F' 5
Planning,
Surveying, &
150
Design
150
Land
Acquisition
Site
Preparation &
200
Improvements
200
Construction
2,000
2,000
Furniture and
Equipment
150
150
Other
(opening day
collection)
TOTAi,
2 , 500 I I I
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WREP project)
Basis of Cost Estimates: Check one of the following. If you want to provide more detailed
information on the estimate, please do so in the space provided.
Cost of comparable facility or equipment
From cost estimate provided by an engineer, architect, or vendor
From bids received
X "Preliminary" estimate, (e.g. no other basis for estimate, guesstimate)
Other (please explain)
Source of Funding: Indicate the projected amount for each funding source.
(In Thousands)
PROPOSED FTTNDTNG S01TRC'F.S
Element
1st FY
1998
2nd FY
1999
3rd FY
2000
4th FY
2001
5th FY
2002
Beyond
FY 5
TOTAL
General
Fund
Other Fund
State Grants
Bonds -and
Debts
2,500
2,500
Other
Fundraising
LM�L
TOT.aL. Il 2,500 I �
I I I l
2, 500
Please describe the source of funding (i.e. type of grant):
In all likelihood, funds will be obtained for this project through the use of a
Literary Loan Rind loan.
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Project Justification:
Please project the number of persons, dwellings, students, or units to be served or the units of
service to be provided by the project.
Approximately 75 students to be served (exact number to be dete ru_ned
when the scope of work is determined).
Please describe the need for this project.
The construction of an addition for NREP will provide :riuch needed space for
a program which has continued to grow dramatically over the last several
Years. Currently, due to a lack of classroom space, five preschool classes
containing approximately 40 students are not held at the Scrruthfield Avenue
location. The new school is needed to meet anticipated enrollment increases
in the special needs population in Frederick County.
Please describe and justify the proposed location of the project.
Addition to the existing facility.
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Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan:
Does the project conform to, or contribute to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan? Is the project consistent with established policies?
The project contributes to the irnprovetment of educational services to Frederick
County students with special needs. The project is consistent with established
policies and procedures of the Frederick County School Board and the County
of Frederick.
Public Health, Safety, or Welfare:
Does the project improve conditions affecting health, safety, or welfare? Does it eliminate a clear
health or safety risk?
Completion of this project will result in an it proved educational environment
for students who attend the =1. facility. It will allow students who currently
rust receive services off -campus to ret -urn to the main Nt= facility.
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Legal Requirement:
Is the project required in order to meet a State or Federal mandate or some other legal
requirement?
State and federal laws and regulations regarding the education of students
who receive special education services are very detailed and complex.
Increased student enrollment in the area of special needs requires the school
division to provide additional space.
Equitable Distribution of Services:
Does the project meet a special need of some segment of the population that has been identified as
needing assistance? Would the project provide equivalent services to a population group that is
currently under served relative to other areas of the County?
The project will benefit children ages 2-21 with secial needs as required
by state and federal law. p -
Economic Impact:
Is the project essential to, or would it encourage some form of economic development? Would
the project improve the tax base, reduce operating expenses, produce revenue, or otherwise have
a positive effect on the local economy?
With the exception of the economic benefit of the project itself and the
employment of additional school staff, the project will not improve the
tax base, reduce operating expenses, or produce revenue.
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Coordination with other projects:
Is the project necessary_ for the successful completion of other projects? TS he project part of a
larger project?
Not applicable.
Public Support:
Are county residents fully informed and supportive of the proposed project? List the methods
used to determine public support.
Superintendents of area school divisions are in the nrocess of making their
respective boards aware of the need for additional space at the NEP-facility.
Numerous continents have been made at school board meetings by parents requesting
consideration be given to upgrading the current NREP facility.
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filename: 98forms.wpd
1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FORM
RETURN TO: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Project Name:. tern Frederick County
Date Prepared: September 26, 1997 Agency: Fred
arick Qcninty school -Board
Agency Contact Person: ==as c„l i it;tL Phone Number: 12
Location of Project:
F.C. Magisterial District: Shawnee or opequon
Project Description: Give a brief (1-2) paragraph description of what the project includes.
Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor area, capacity, etc.
Project involves the selection and purchase of a site in southern./eastern
Frederick County for a future elementary school. Based on past experience,
it will be necessary to purchase twenty to twenty-five acres in order to
construct a 750 -student capacity, K-5 elementary School.
Schedule: If the project will take several years to complete, outline the schedule here. Be sure
to include any work that might have been done in previous years, including studies or other
planning.
Purchase of a site is anticinated during 1998, with construction of a new
elementary school within a five to eight year period, depending on growth
in elementary school age Population. Construction schedule will be adjusted
to reflect enrollment trends in elementary school age population.
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Site Acquisition project
Coordination: If the project is dependent upon or is being planned in conjunction with any other
project(s), identify it/them and indicate the relationship between the projects.
Not applicable.
Project Priority: 5
If previously included in the Capital Improvements Plan, please indicate previous priority and
current status of project:
New on list for 1998.
Estimate Cost (in 1997 dollars): (in Thousands)
PRnP0.9Fn FYPVx, n TTmFc
Element
1st FY
2nd FY
3rd FY
4thFYT'002
FY
Beyond
Total
1998
1999
2000
2001
FY
Planning,
Surveying, &
Design
Land
Acquisition
500
500
Site
Preparation &
Improvements
Construction
Furniture and
Equipment
Other
(opening day
collection)
TOTAL
500
I
I I
500
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Site Acquisition project
Basis of Cost Estimates: Check one of the following. If you want to provide more detailed
information on the estimate, please do so in the space provided.
X Cost of comparable facility or equipment
From cost estimate provided by an engineer, architect, or vendor
From bids received
"Preliminary" estimate, (e.g. no other basis for estimate, guesstimate)
Other (please explain)
Source of Funding: Indicate the projected amount for each funding source.
(In Thousands)
pRnpncrn VTn.mY%,Tr- Cr%Tm.-T1-
Please describe the source of funding (Le. type of grant):
In all likelihood, funds will be obtained for this project through the use of a
Literary Loan Fund loan.
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Element
1st FY
2nd FY
3rd FY
4th FY
12001
Sth FY
Beyond
TOTAL
1998
1999
2000
2002
Fy �
General
Fund
Other Fund
I
State Grants
I
I
Bonds and
Debts
500
500
Other
F
Fundraising
-1 -
TOTAL
500
500
Please describe the source of funding (Le. type of grant):
In all likelihood, funds will be obtained for this project through the use of a
Literary Loan Fund loan.
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Project Justification:
Please project the number of persons; dwellings; students, nr t�nitc to be served or the u.^,itJ L'f
service to be provided by the'project.
Southern and eastern Frederick County has been designated as residential growth
areas by the county. The school. division continues to experience growth in
school-age population as new developments are approved. It is anticipated this
trend will continue for the foreseeable. future, and the need will occur to
add student capacity within the next five to eight years, if not sooner.
Acquisition of a site for an elementary school at this tine will result in
a lower cost to the county and allow the school to be ccrripleted in a more timely
manner once a decision is made regarding the need for the new facility.
Please describe the need for this project.
Continued growth in the elementary school age population in this area of the
county will require additional classroom, space in the near future.
Please describe and justify the proposed location of the project.
Southern/eastern Frederick County has been designated at residential growth
areas by the county.
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Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan:
Does the proiect conform to, or contribntP to the at*.3i.'unentof tl:e goals ana objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan? Is the project consistent with established policies?
Yes, the project confo= to the attaitument of the goals and objectives of
the ccoprehensive pian and is consistent with established policies to provide
for the educational services to the school age population of Frederick County.
Public Health, Safety, or Welfare:
Does the project improve conditions affecting health, safety, or welfare? Does it eliminate a clear
health or safety risk?
Not directly applicable; however, the ult:iriate construction of a new elementary
school in this area will in -rove conditions affecting the welfare of the j
school age population.
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Legal Requirement:
Is the project required in order to meet a State or Federal mandate or some other legal
requirement?
The purchase of land will be the first step in the process of the school board
continuing to neet its legal obligation to provide educational facilities
to students.
Equitable Distribution of Services:
Does the project meet a special need of some segment of the population that has been identified as
needing assistance? Would the project provide equivalent services to a population group that is
currently under served relative to other areas of the County?
The project, when carT)lete (construction of elementary school), will provide
additional classroom space in this area of the county. In addition, the ultimate
construction of a new school facility in this area will help maintain student_
teacher ratios established by the school board.
Economic Impact:
Is the project essential to, or would it encourage some form of economic development? Would
the project improve the tax base, reduce operating expenses, produce revenue, or otherwise have
a positive effect on the local economy?
No direct econonic impact related to purchase of land.
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Coordination with other projects:
Is the project necessary for the successful completion of other projects? Is the project part of a
larger project?
Not applicable.
Public Support:
Are county residents fully informed and supportive of the proposed project? List the methods
used to determine public support.
As a result of 1) public conments during attendance zone hearings conducted
in the spring of 1997; 2) data obtained from the Frederick County Planning
Department; and, 3) input from elected school board members, it is apparent
the need will exist within a relatively short tine period for the construction
of a new elementary school in this area of the county.
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1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FORM
RETURN TO: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Project Name: Indian Hollow Elementary school ddi ti on /genolrat- ' onG
Date Prepared: -se_ tanher ?r. 1 aazz Agent}.: Frederick County School Board
Agency Contact Person: Thomas Sullivan phone Number: (540) 662-3888, ext. 112
48 N. Ha ie Rd.
Location of Project: Winchester, VA -226 3 Magisterial District: Gainesboro
Project Description: Give a brief (1-2) paragraph description of what the project includes.
Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor area, capacity, etc.
The construction of an addition to Indian �l01low E.lerieztasy School will increase
the capacity of the school from 585 students to 750 students in grades K through
5 by the addition of one classroom at each grade level. In addition, the sewage
treatment plant which serves the school is in excess of ten years old and needs
to be replaced.
Schedule: If the project will take several years to complete, outline the schedule here. Be sure
to include any work that might have been done in previous years, including studies or other
planning.
It is anticipated this project will take approximtely six months to complete
once a decision is made regarding its timing by the school board.
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Indian Hollow Elenentary School project
Coordination: If the project is dependent upon or is being planned in conjunction with any other
project(s), identify it/them and indicate the relationship between the projects.
Not applicable.
Project Priority: 6
If previously included in the Capital Improvements Plan, please indicate previous priority and
current status of project:
New on list for 1998.
Estimate Cost (in 1997 dollars): (in Thousands)
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Element
1st FY 2nd FY 3rd FY
4th FY 5th FY Beyond
Total
1998 1999 2000
2001 2002 FY
Planning, 11
Surveying, &
100
Design
100
Land
Acquisition NSA
Site
Preparation & 150
150
Improvements
Construction 1,600
1 600
Furniture and
Equipment 150
150
Other
(opening day
collection)
TOTAL 121-000 I
I
I 10
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Indian hollow Elementary School project
Basis of Cost Estimates: Check one of the following. If you want to provide more detailed
information on the estimate, please do so in the space provided.
Cost of comparable facility or equipment
From cost estimate provided by an engineer, architect, or vendor
From bids received
x "Preliminary" estimate, (e.g. no other basis for estimate, guesstimate)
Other (please explain)
Source of Funding: Indicate the projected amount for each Aunding source.
(In Thousands)
PRnPnQF71 IWTrnrnrN.rr- cr,Trnr-..o
Please describe the source of funding (i.e. type of brant):
In all likelihood, funds will be obtained for this project through the use of a
Literary Loan Fund loan.
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Element
1st FY
2nd FY
3rd FY
4th FY
FY
F2002
Beyond
TOTAL
1998
1999
2000
2001
FY 5
General
Fund
Other Fund
State Grants
Bonds and
Debts2,000
2,000
Other
Fundraising
TOTAL
L 12 000 I
I I I
I
,
2 000
Please describe the source of funding (i.e. type of brant):
In all likelihood, funds will be obtained for this project through the use of a
Literary Loan Fund loan.
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Project Justification:
Please project the number of persons, dwellings, students, or units to be served or the units of
service to be provided by the project.
The project will increase the student capacity of Indian Hollow Elementary
School fry 585 to 750 students.
Please describe the need for this project.
Continued increases in student population have resulted = the need to ex.0and
the capacity of the school. Increasing the capacity of the school will defer
the need to construct a new school to serve this area of Frederick County until
some tune in the future.
Please describe and justify the proposed location of the project.
Addition to existing facility (not applicable).
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Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan:
Does the project conform to, or contribute to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan? Is the project consistent with established policies?
Yes, the project conforms to the attairm-ent of the goals and objectives of the
ccanprehensive plan to provide educational facilities for the school age population:
in this area of the county. It is consistent with established policies of the
school board to maintain acceptable student -teacher ratios in the schools of
the division.
Public Health, Safety, or Welfare:
Does the project improve conditions affecting health, safety, or welfare? Does it eliminate a clear
health or safety risk?
Yes, the completion of the project will result in ir.Proved conditions affecting
the welfare of the school age population.
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Legal Requirement:
Is the project required in order to meet a State or Federal mandate or some other legal
requirement? o—
The construction of an addition and renovations to Indian, Hollow Elementary
School will meet the mandate of the school board to provide educational y
facilities to the students of Frederick County.
Equitable Distribution of Services: -
Does the project meet a special need of some segment of the population that has been identified as
needing assistance? Would the project provide equivalent services to a population group that is
currently under served relative to other areas of the County?
Not applicable.
Economic Impact:
Is the project essential to, or would it encourage some form of economic development? Would
the project improve the tax base, reduce operating expenses, produce revenue, or otherwise have
a positive effect on the local economy?
Not applicable, with the exception of econcrti.c activity generated as a result
of construction activity involved in the project.
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Coordination with other projects:
Is the project necessary successful
for the completion of other projects? Is the project part �f?
larger project
Not applicable.
Public Support:
Are county residents fully informed and supportive of the proposed project? List the methods
used to determine public support.
Data obtained during attendance zone hearings held in the spring of 1997;
information provided by the Frederick County Planning Department; in-rxt from
elected school board representatives; and, discussion with county officials.
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Frederick County Parks and Recreation Projects
1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FORM
return to: Department of Planning and Development
Frederick County. Virginia
Date Prepared: Agency:
Agency Contact Person: Jam as M T)nrnn
Location of Project:_ _
Phone Number:665-iog
Magisterial District: To_he rlPtPrm;nPri
Project Description: Give a brief (1-2) paragraph description of what the project includes.
Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor area, capacity, etc.
The Fieldhouse/Indoor Pool project would be approximately 118,000 square feet and include an
indoor area large enough to accommodate a 200 meter track and a minimum of four basketball
courts. This court area would also be designed for utilization by indoor soccer, baseball, softball,
wrestling, volleyball, tennis and badminton with the installation of in -floor sleeves and drop
curtains or partitions. This area could also be used for special events such as dances, proms,
music festivals, garden and home, outdoor, craft, antique, quilt, or boat shows. Thus providing a
flexible facility for a multitude of activities to take place at one time. The facility would also
house a fitness center, multipurpose rooms, office, storage, locker rooms and a 25 yard x 50
meter indoor swimming pool . This facility should be located on property owned or proffered to
the county and would utilize approximately 10-12 acres with parking.
Schedule: If the project will take several years to complete, outline the schedule here. Be sure
to include any work that might have been done in previous years, including studies or other
planning.
The Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting that this project be funded and completed
during the 1999-2000 fiscal year.
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Coordination: If the project is dependent upon or is being planned in conjunction with any
other project(s), identify it/them and indicate the relationship between the projects.
In previous years, the Fieldhouse and Indoor Swimming Pool were two separate projects, but
citizen input and cost analysis has lead the Parks and Recreation Commission to recommend the
two projects be combined into one.
Project Priority: 5
If previously included in the Capital Improvements Plan, please indicate previous priority and
current status of project:
Previously listed as Priorities #6 and #8.
Estimate Cost (in 1997 dollars):
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Element
1st FY
2nd FY
3rd FY
4th FY
5th FY
Beyond
Total
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
FY 5
Planning,
Surveying, &
Design
500,000
500,000
Land
Acquisition
Site
Preparation
Improvements
800,000
800,000
Construction
8,230,000
8,230,000
Furniture and
Equipment
500,000
500,000
Other
(opening day
collection)
TOTAL
10,030,000
10,030,000
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Basis of Cost Estimates: Check one of the following. If you want to provide more detailed
information on the estimate, please do so in the space provided.
Cost of comparable facility or equipment
X Frorn cost estimate provided by an engineer, architect, or vendor
From bids received
"Preliminary" estimate, (e.g. no other basis for estimate, guesstimate)
Other (please explain)
This project has been projected on a development cost of $85 per square foot, based on
discussions and information provided by various architectual firms.
Source of Funding: Indicate the projected amount for each funding source.
PROPOSED FUNDING SOTTRrFc
Element
1st FY
1998
2nd FY
1999
3rd FY
2000
4th FY
2001
5th FY
2002
Beyond
FY 5
TOTAL
General
Fund
10,030,000
10,030,000
Other Fund
State Grants
Bonds and
Debts
Other
Fundraising
TOTAL
10,030,000
10,030,000
Please describe the source of funding (i.e. type of grant):
Presently, there are no federal or state grant funds available for this project. As a result, this
project would need to be funded through the County Capital Improvement Fund, through
donations or by funds generated through the collection of proffers. If federal, state or other grant
monies become available, they will be actively pursued by this department.
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Project Justification:
Please project the number of persons, dwellings, students, or units to be served or the units of
service to be provided by the project.
Since it's inception, the Parks and Recreation Department has relied solely on the use of the
county public schools to house our programs. This arrangement was adequate when the
department first started out, but now the department offers over 750 programs annually and at
this same time, space within the schools is more difficult to secure. This has created a situation
where the department can no longer meet the programming and facility needs of the county
residents. Additionally, there are no indoor pools in Frederick County, by constructing the
indoor pool in conjunction with the Fieldhouse facility it would permit the department to meet
citizen programming demands, provide an instructional facility, as well as provide the area with a
facility that would attract new businesses to the community. This facility would be available to
all area residents.
Please describe the need for this project.
As stated above, the Department and the community have outgrown the use of school facilities
for programming. In the past four years, the Department has experienced a fifty four percent
increase in program offerings. The construction of this project will provide a facility the
Department will be able to offer year round recreational programming to the residents of
Frederick County.
Please describe and justify the proposed location of the project.
The Fieldhouse/Indoor Pool facility should be located in an area convenient to the major
transportation corridors of the county on a county proffered site. However, as an alternative one
of the two county regional parks could be used to house the facility, since these locations are
already identified as centers for recreation programs and activities. Additionally, locating the
facility on property already owned by the county would reduce development costs.
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Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan:
Does tl-ie project conform to, or contribute to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan? Is the project consistent with established policies?
The Fieldhouse/Indoor Pool project meets the following County comprehensive planning goals:
• Contribute to the physical, mental, and cultural needs of the community,
social well-being, and its sense of civic pride and social responsibility through a complete
program of parks and recreation.
• Provide recreational programs and activities based on identified needs and available
funding.
• Continue to develop the County's regional parks as a major source of recreational
facilities and activities.
• Support a business climate conducive to economic activity and orderly economic growth.
• Provide support to travel and tourist related activities.
The project meets policy recommendations for the development of parks and recreation facilities
and programs, as well as supporting economic development in the county through the support of
businesses and the travel and tourism industry.
Public Health, Safety, or Welfare:
Does the project improve conditions affecting health, safety, or welfare? Does it eliminate a
clear health or safety risk?
The Fieldhouse/Indoor Pool project addresses the need for an indoor recreational facility in
Frederick County. The construction of this facility will provide the community with a public
facility that could be used for not only recreational pursuits, but rehabilitation and wellness
programs. In addition, the development of project would assist in reducing the overcrowding in
the school facilities and provide a new outlet to expand the existing scholastic activities
programs within the schools.
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Legal Requirement:
Is the project required in order to meet a State or Federal mandate or some other legal
requirement?
The project is not mandated by state or federal requirements, but is in compliance with the
adopted County Comprehensive Plan for recreational facility development.
Equitable Distribution of Services:
Does the project meet a special need of some segment of the population that has been identified
as needing assistance? Would the project provide equivalent services to a population group that
is currently under served relative to other areas of the County?
In initial stages of planning, the Fieldhouse/IndoorPnol project is projected to potentially serve
over 150 community organizations and groups. This assistance would be provided in either
facility or programming provisions within the facility. There is currently no other similar facility
located within the County.
Economic Impact:
Is the project essential to, or would it encourage some form of economic development? Would
the project improve the tax base, reduce operating expenses, produce revenue, or otherwise have
a positive effect on the local economy?
Studies have shown that the provision of park and recreational facilities and programs are a
primary consideration when locating or expanding business development within a community.
The financial investment in recreation projects and services pay dividends throughout the
community equating to a higher return than the original outlay. Parks and recreation services
ZP
contibute to the physical and mental well being of the citizens, provide for a more productive
work force and preventative health services, as well as serving as a catalyst for the tourism and
travel industry.
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Coordination with other projects:
Is the project necessary for the successful completion of other projects? Is the project part of a
larger project?
The Fieldhouse/Indoor Pool project is not dependent upon another project, however, in previous
years they were identified as two separate projects. Designed as one facility, development and
construction costs would be reduced considerably as opposed to being developed separately.
Public Support:
Are county residents fully informed and supportive of the proposed project? List the methods
used to determine public support.
The Fieldhouse/Indoor Swimming Pool project has been identified by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the County's Capital Improvements Plan. A Parks and Recreation Commission
sub -committee has been formed to determine the final size and content of the facility. In
addition, the Commission has prepared a user survey to solicit input from community
organizations who would benefit from the facility.
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