At the November 13, 2018 City Council meeting, City Council requested a capital facility needs assessment and feasibility study for Washington Fruit Community Center and Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center.
Washington Fruit Community Center
The Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) currently houses YPAL, a nonprofit organization that brings kids and volunteers together; providing positive, worthwhile activities. The City of Yakima owns and maintains the building. The building consists of 10,472 sq. ft. and was constructed in 1975. It is in need of much renovation. The City entered into a five-year Agreement with Washington Fruit & Produce Company to renovate the building with Washington Fruit and the City each contributing $50,000 per year for five years. This Agreement has been attached along with the Detailed Facilities Report. The total amount of $250,000 was to cover the cost of the first 5 Phases of renovation based on the YPAL Building Renovation Study completed by Wardell Architects which covered Phases 1 – 6. Attached. The 5 Phases were identified as:
Phase 1 – Replacement of Windows and Siding; $80,000
Phase 2 – Renovate Classroom/Conference Room; $204,000
Phase 3 – New Restrooms; $84,000
Phase 4 – Remodel Offices/Reception/Café; $93,000*
Phase 5 – Assembly Room/Hallways; $13,000
*City staff is looking for direction from the City Council prior to proceeding with Phase 4 to ensure that the future renovations reflect the desired programming and activities of City Council in order to be the most effective.
Also attached is the Agenda Statement ratifying the Agreement with Washington Fruit as well as the Department of Public Works Status Report for Phases 1 through 3.
Currently, $97,000 remains of the initial $500,000 to complete Phases 4 and 5. However, staff has identified an issue with the roof and HVAC system. In order to replace the roof, the 4 large HVAC units must be removed. The HVAC units are approximately 30 years old and have passed their expected life span. It is our recommendation that the roof be replacement along with the 4 large HVAC units as one project prior to proceeding to Phase 4 of the renovations. This capital project is estimated to be $409,000. Attached is the City of Yakima Cost Estimate Roof and HVAC systems replacements.
Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center
The Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center (HBCC) formerly known as the Southeast Community Center, is operated and management by Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC) a nonprofit organization that provides essential services to meet the needs of the poor and disadvantaged specifically in the areas of health, education, employment, welfare and recreation. The City of Yakima owns and maintains the building. The building was constructed in 1972; consisting of 17,000 sq. ft. And like WFCC, HBCC also is in need of renovation.
In 2016, Erickson Structural Consulting Engineering conducted an evaluation on the HBCC, as well as three existing building for a proposed Yakima Police station. The evaluation on the HBCC was to identify needed upgrades and improvements. The outcome of the evaluation indicated that the HBCC building was sound, but attention to mechanical and ventilation systems were needed. It was recommended that this be the priority of the City when funding was available. The Erickson Structural Consulting Engineers Report has been attached.
Over the past 5 years, staff has been addressing the priority of the ventilation systems through HVAC unit replacements. They have also conducted mechanical capital projects such as security doors and locks. In addition, converting existing lighting to LED lighting. This in turn provides the facility with better quality of lighting at a significant operational savings. Attached is a history of the capital improvements made over the last five years at the HBCC (HBCC Completed Projects Detail 2013 – 2018) and projected capital projects over the next five years (HBCC Projected Projects Detail 2019- 2023). The capital expenditures for these actual projects and projected projects has been attached as HBCC Capital Expenditures.