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This aquatic feasibility study examines the potential for a new aquatic facility in Bandon, Oregon. It analyzes facility design concepts, costs of construction, existing aquatic facilities in nearby areas, demographics of potential user groups, programming options, and projected operating revenues and expenses. The study concludes there is demand for an expanded aquatic center in Bandon based on population trends, limited existing facilities in the region, and opportunities for instructional programs, competitive events, recreation, fitness, and health-related activities. A new center could financially sustain itself through user fees and partnerships if properly operated.
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This aquatic feasibility study examines the potential for a new aquatic facility in Bandon, Oregon. It analyzes facility design concepts, costs of construction, existing aquatic facilities in nearby areas, demographics of potential user groups, programming options, and projected operating revenues and expenses. The study concludes there is demand for an expanded aquatic center in Bandon based on population trends, limited existing facilities in the region, and opportunities for instructional programs, competitive events, recreation, fitness, and health-related activities. A new center could financially sustain itself through user fees and partnerships if properly operated.
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AQUATIC

 FEASIBILITY  STUDY:  
Bandon  Community  
Swimming  Pool  Development  
Corporation  
 
Bandon,  Oregon  
 
Prepared  by:  
TSE  Consulting  
 
 
December  2016  
TABLE  OF  CONTENTS  

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3  

1:  Executive  Summary ..................................................................................................................4  

2:  Facility  Design  Concepts ........................................................................................................... 9  


2.1 Site  Plan  for  New  Aquatic  Facility ...................................................................................12  
2.2 Opinion  of  Project  Costs .................................................................................................14  

3:  Aquatic  Facilities  and  Recreational  Opportunities  in  the  Area ............................................15  


3.1 Coquille  Municipal  Swimming  Pool ................................................................................16  
3.2 North  Bend  Municipal  Swimming  Pool ...........................................................................18  
3.3 Mingus  Park  Pool  (Coos  Bay) ..........................................................................................20  
3.4 Bay  Area  Athletic  Club  (Coos  Bay) ..................................................................................21  

4:  User  Groups  and  Market  Demographics ...............................................................................22  


4.1 Methodology ...................................................................................................................24  
4.2 Brief  Summary ................................................................................................................25  
4.3 Overall  Population ..........................................................................................................26  
4.4 Race .................................................................................................................................27  
4.5 Age  Segments .................................................................................................................28  
4.6 Income  Characteristics ....................................................................................................29  
4.7 Trends  Analysis ...............................................................................................................30  

5:  Programming  Scenarios  and  Potential  User  Groups .............................................................31  


5.1 Aquatic  Instruction  –  Multi-­‐-­‐-­‐Generational .......................................................................... 32  
5.1.1 Opportunities ........................................................................................................32  
5.2 Competitive  Usage  and  Other  Related  Training  Opportunities .....................................33  
5.2.1 Opportunities ........................................................................................................34  
5.3 Competitive  Events .........................................................................................................34  
5.3.1 Opportunities ........................................................................................................35  
5.4 Recreational  Opportunities/Non-­‐-­‐-­‐Competitive  Special  Events ......................................... 35  
5.4.1 Opportunities ........................................................................................................36  
5.5 Health-­‐-­‐-­‐Related  Special  Opportunities ................................................................................ 36  
5.5.1 Opportunities ........................................................................................................37  
5.6 Masters  and  Adult  Fitness  Opportunities .......................................................................38  
5.6.1 Opportunities ........................................................................................................38  

6:  Financial  Considerations,  Funding  Opportunities  and  Partnerships ....................................39  


6.1 Capital  Markets  Financing...............................................................................................41  
6.1.1 General  Obligation  Bonds .....................................................................................41  
6.1.2 Revenue  Bonds ......................................................................................................41  
6.1.3 Municipal  Lease .....................................................................................................42  
6.1.4 Other  Mechanisms  Utilizing  Public  Financing .......................................................42  

 
6.2 Partnership  Plan ..............................................................................................................43  
6.2.1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................44  
6.2.2 Assumptions ..........................................................................................................44  
6.2.3 Benefits ..................................................................................................................45  
6.2.4 Definition ...............................................................................................................45  
6.3 Sponsorships ...................................................................................................................46  
6.3.1 General  Guidelines ................................................................................................47  
6.3.2 Responsibility ........................................................................................................48  
6.3.3 Relevant  Procedural  Guidelines ............................................................................48  
6.3.4 Procedures  and  Other  Considerations ..................................................................49  
6.3.5 Non-­‐-­‐-­‐Active  Partnerships ........................................................................................... 49  
6.3.6 Conclusion .............................................................................................................50  

7:  Opinion  of  Operational  Revenue  and  Expense .....................................................................50  


7.1 Opinion  of  Probable  Expense .........................................................................................51  
7.2 Opinion  of  Probable  Revenue .........................................................................................52  
7.3 Operations  Pro  Forma  –  Five  Year  Projection ................................................................53  
 
 
                  Please  note:  An  addendum,  in  reference  to  Section  4:  User  Groups  and  Market  
  Demographics,  is  included  on  page  56.

 
INTRODUCTION  
 
Bandon  Community  Swimming  Pool  Development  Corporation  (“BCSPDC”  or  “Bandon”  in  
this  report)  retained  TSE  Consulting  (“TSE”  or  “TSE  Consulting”  in  this  report)  to  assist  in  
the   preliminary   development   of   a   feasibility   study   for   an   aquatic   facility   that   would  
expand  and  diversify  aquatic  recreational  and  instructional  opportunities  for  residents  of  
Bandon,  Oregon,  and  various  surrounding  communities  in  the  Southern  Oregon  Coast.  
 
This  report  may  have  some  limitations  based  upon  project  scope,  but  the  pool  project  has  received  
substantial  input  through  the  efforts  of  BCSPDC  to  inform  the  public  and  to  build  support  through  
its  LOOP  (Lovers  Of  Our  Pool)  effort.  This  feasibility  study  was  initiated  by  leaders  of  BCSPDC  who  
are   advocates   of   broad-­‐based   community   programming   and   utilization   outcomes,   and   TSE   has  
attempted  to  provide  a  set  of  information  that  supports  these  efforts,  while  also  putting  forward  
additional   aquatic   programming   options   that   may   be   worthy   of   further   review   and  
consideration.  
 
TSE  has  received  a  large  amount  of  documentation  from  BCSPDC  leaders,  representing  many  years  
of   dedicated   effort.   TSE   gratefully   acknowledges   the   contributions   of   several   individuals   –   in  
particular,   Myra   Lawson,   BCSPDC   Chairperson   -­‐-­‐   all   of   whom   graciously   supplied   relevant   and  
useful  information.  
 
In   addition,   this   report   includes   information   gleaned   from   discussions   with   knowledgeable  
individuals   representing   “best   practices”   from   successful   aquatic   facilities   throughout   the  
United  States;  a  review  of  other  aquatic  facilities  in  the  region  that  might  be  competitors  for  
usage;  an  examination  of  demographic  and  statistical  information  specific  to  the  area;  analysis  
of   regional   and   national   trends   and   developments   in   aquatics;   an   analysis   of   probable  
construction   costs;   and,   the   synthesis   of   information   that   enables   good   financial   forecasting  
and  decision-­‐making.  
 
In  general  terms,  the  scope  of  services  provided  by  TSE  to  BCSPDC  includes  the  following:  
 
• Identification  of  various  potential  user  groups  
• Analysis   of   instructional/educational,   recreational,   competitive   and   rehabilitative/  
therapeutic  aquatic  needs  
• Estimate  of  construction  costs  
• Analysis  of  potential  funding  sources  used  in  other  similar  communities  to  defray  
construction  and  ongoing  operational  costs  
• Projection  of  potential  programs  and  the  personnel  necessary  to  support  these  
activities  
• Analysis  of  facilities  in  close  geographic  proximity  that  have  impact  on  usage  and  
sustainability  
• Opinion  on  likely  scenarios  for  income  and  expenses  
 
Based  upon  analysis  of  the  information  presented  herein,  and  with  full  recognition  of  various  
economic  factors  associated  with  the  local  community,  the  State  of  Oregon,  and  the  nation,  
BCSPDC  leaders  will  be  prepared  to  engage  in  discussions  with  decision-­‐makers  and  community  
residents,  in  preparation  for  building  an  aquatic  facility  that  can  meet  community  needs.  

 
SECTION  1:  EXECUTIVE  SUMMARY  
 
Bandon   Community   Swimming   Pool   Development   Committee   (BCSPDC)   retained   TSE  
Consulting  to  assist  in  the  preliminary  development  of  a  feasibility  study  for  an  aquatic  facility  
that   can   expand   and   diversify   aquatic   opportunities   for   a   variety   of   community   constituencies  
and  stakeholders.  
 
The  approach  used  by  TSE  is  based  upon  discussions  with  BCSPDC  representatives,  as  well  as  
other   knowledgeable   aquatic   practitioners,   highlighting   seven   planning   imperatives,   as  
follows:  
 
• Indoor  pool  setting,  enabling  year-­‐-­‐-­‐round  programming  in  a  cost-­‐-­‐-­‐effective  manner  
 
• Multi-­‐purpose,  providing  a  broad  range  of  aquatic  programming,  including  instructional,  
recreational,  competitive,  and  therapeutic/rehabilitative  uses  
 
• Educationally  sound,  with  ability  to  conduct  classes  in  ideal  surroundings  
 
• Practical  and  fiscally  prudent,  enabling  expansion  of  potential  user  groups  and  
opportunities  for  partnerships  
 
• Community-­‐-­‐-­‐oriented,  recognizing  the  unmet  aquatic  needs  of  area  residents  
 
• Aquatic  competition-­‐suited,  enabling  teams  to  utilize  a  facility  with  an  accommodating  
environment  
 
• Fitness-­‐based  and  rehabilitation-­‐oriented,  emphasizing  the  health-­‐related  benefits  of  
exercise  for  all  age  groups  and  physical  conditions  
 
Based   upon   the   planning   imperatives   outlined   above,   TSE   proposes   one   design   concept   for  
consideration   that   meets   the   instructional,   competitive,   recreational   and   therapy   /  
rehabilitation  needs  outlined  in  this  report.    
 
The  pools  contain  the  following  elements:  
 
• The  primary  pool  is  82.02  feet  in  length  (25  meters  in  length,  plus  a  7  foot  sloped  entry  
for  handicapped  or  limited  mobility  individuals)  x  42  feet  wide  (6  lane  pool).  The  pool  
varies   in   depth,   enabling   various   shallow-­‐water   instructional   options   and   deep-­‐water  
capabilities  for  scuba  diving,  and  other  similar  activities.  The  pool  temperature  would  be  
maintained   at   approximately   79   to   81   degrees,   considered   ideal   for   many   activities,  
including   competitive   swimming.   There   is   adequate   deck   space   and   bleacher   seating  
capability,  deemed  sufficient  for  projected  usage.  

 
• The   secondary   pool   is   both   a   teaching   pool   and   an   aquatic   therapy/rehabilitation   pool,  
with   dimensions   of   10   feet   x   20   feet,   water   depth   between   3   and   4   feet,   and  
approximately  86  to  88  degree  pool  t emperature.  
 
• The  third  pool  is  a  kids’  pool  of  12  feet  x  18  feet  dimension.  
 
• There   is   adjacent   classroom/meeting   space,   weight   room,   and   studio/multipurpose  
space,  as  well  as  changing/locker  facilities.  
 
TSE  offers  its  opinion  on  the  possible  construction  costs  associated  with  the  proposed  facility.  
 
Capital   outlay   for   the   facility   is   estimated   to   be   $2,404,221.   This   projection   include  
construction   costs,   and   also   recognizes   an   allowance   for   project   design   costs   and   overhead  
(10%);  bonds  and  insurance  (2%);  fees  and  permits  (4%);  and,  contingency  (5%).  
 
For   purposes   of   this   study,   TSE   examined   various   aquatic   facilities   within   a   45-­‐minute   drive   time  
radius   of   the   proposed   site.   It   should   be   noted   that   this   geographic   area   has   other   public  
aquatic  facilities  that  offer  programming  that  includes  instructional  and  recreational  activities,  
but   none   that   offer   community   use   programming   which   could   be   referred   as   “total   aquatic  
programming.”    
 
TSE  examined  the  following  public-­‐access  swimming  pools  within  forty-­‐five  minute  drive  time  of  
the   proposed   site:   Coquille   Municipal   Swimming   Pool;   North   Bend   Municipal   Swimming   Pool;  
Mingus  Park  Pool  in  Coos  Bay;  and,  Bay  Area  Athletic  Club  in  Coos  Bay.  Clearly,  the  marketplace  
proximate   to   Bandon   has   some   limited-­‐use   facilities   of   various   types,   and   outdoor   seasonal  
facilities,   but   none   that   support   comprehensive   aquatic   programming   activities   on   a   year-­‐
round  basis.  
 
TSE   used   demographic   data   to   render   conclusions   concerning   the   potential   market   for   aquatic  
programming.  The  summary  conclusions  for  the  Service  Area  within  forty-­‐five  minute  drive  time  
include  observations  and  statistics  listed  below.  
 
In   terms   of   Overall   Population,   the   Service   Area   is   projected   to   have   an   almost   flatlined  
population  growth  in  the  next  10-­‐15  years.    The  current  population  translates  into  a  50,000+  
population  within  45  minutes  of  Bandon  City  Park.      
 
The  Racial  Composition  is  minimally  increasing  in  diversity.    White  only  population  currently  
comprises   88%   of   the   population   and   will   be   84%   by   2031.     Those   of   Hispanic   Origin   (Any  
Race)  are  projected  to  increase  from  7%  currently  to  10%  by  2031.      
 
The   Age   Segment   Distribution   demonstrates   an   older   than   average   population   that   is  
projected  to  continue  a  rapidly  aging  trend.    Currently  over  40%  of  the  population  is  over  the  
age   of   55   and   by   2031   almost   half   the   audience   (49%)   is   projected   to   fall   into   that   group.     The  
U-­‐18  group,  which  is  a  key  target  age  segment,  comprises  18%  currently  and  is  projected  to  
decrease  minimally  to  16%  by  2031.  
 
 
 
 
Income   characteristics   in   the   service   area   (median   household   income   -­‐   $37,540)   are   much  
lower   than   the   state   (median   household   income   -­‐   $51,243   in   2016)   and   national   (median  
household  income  -­‐  $  53,046  in  2016)  averages.      
 
Participation  Trends  show  that  swimming  is  unquestionably  a  lifetime  sport,  and  activities  in  
aquatics   have   remained   very   popular   among   Americans.     Fitness   swimming   is   the   absolute  
leader  in  multigenerational  appeal  with  over  25  million  reported  participants  in  2014.      
 
In  summary,  a  limited  population  base  within  45  minutes  (and  its  minimal  growth)  as  well  as  
below  average  income  characteristics  point  to  challenges  for  the  proposed  aquatic  facility.    On  
the   other   hand,   a   fast   aging   population   might   mean   that   the   facility   amenities   and  
programming   tailored   for   warm   water,   therapeutic,   health   care   and   rehab   as   well   as  
‘aquarobics’  types  of  offerings  catered  to  an  older  population  might  have  more  traction.      

Funding  opportunities  were  explored  in  depth,  recognizing  the  various  ways  by  which  aquatic  
facilities  have  been  financed  in  various  locations  across  the  country.  Analysis  included  multiple  
methodologies  within  the  following  areas:  
 
• Public  financing,  including  mechanisms  that  involve  issuing  of  various  types  of  bonds  
 
• Private  sector  funding,  particularly  via  naming  rights  and  corporate  partnerships  
 
• Non-­‐profit  sector  partners,  including  human  and  social  service  providers,  youth  sports  
groups,   and   other   potential   organizational   partners,   as   well   as   various   philanthropic  
sources  (individual/family  and  institutional  foundations).  
 
A   five-­‐year   pro   forma   is   presented   for   consideration.   TSE   m a k e s   the   following  
observations  regarding  the  viability  of  a  new  aquatic  center  in  Bandon,  Oregon:  
 
• The   aquatic   facility   is   projected   to   have   an   operating   surplus   of   approximately  
$11,000   in   year   1,   with   an   expectation   of   increased   revenues   of   4%   and   an  
expectation  of  increased  expenses  of  3%,  both  on  an  annualized  basis.  
 
• Cost   recovery   is   approximately   104%   to   109%   in   each   of   the   first   five   years   of  
operation,   standards   which   are   higher   than   national   trends   in   aquatics   at   public  
facilities,   based   upon   an   operational   model   which   places   community   utilization  
(community   recreation,   instructional   classes,   and   other   specialty   programs)   as   the  
highest   priority.   The   operating   scenario   is   not   highly   speculative,   given   the   small  
number   of   competitor   facilities   in   the   area,   none   of   which   operate   “total   aquatic  
programming,”  as  noted  in  Section  3  of  this  report.  
 
• The   favorable   financial   outlook   is   primarily   due   to   reliance   on   two   significant  
circumstances:  the  first,  a  string  base  of  community  support  generated  over  the  past  
decade  that  is  distinctive  and  unique  in  its  longevity  and  dedication;  and,  the  second,  
the  demonstrated  commitment  of  more  than  400  individuals  willing  to  put  forward  a  
financial  pledge  toward  utilization  of  the  facility.  The  other  “wild  card”  fro  Bandon  is  
the  aquatic  therapy  component,  which  could  become  a  significant  source  of  revenue  

 
in  the  future.  Additionally,  hospital  or  medical  group  support  could  possibly  include  a  
more   significant   investment   in   the   facility   -­‐-­‐   sponsorship,   naming   rights,   or   other  
contributions   to   the   construction   or   ongoing   operational   costs   –   although   such   an  
agreement  is  not  included  in  the  pro  forma.  
 
• While  the  operational  trends  are  likely  to  have  a  high  degree  of  accuracy  because  of  
the  absence  of  numerous  direct  competitors  in  geographic  proximity,  various  types  of  
programming   will   emerge   that   can   have   differential   impact   on   the   bottom   line,  
depending   upon   their   characteristics,   after   community   input   is   solicited   and  received.  
Aquatic  programming  options  have  various  hourly  yields,  and  care  needs  to  be  given  
to  balance  community  needs  with  economic  realities.  
 
• TSE  has  not  considered  debt  service  or  local  taxes  in  the  respective  expense  financial  
projections.   Additionally,   it   is   recognized   that   there   may   be   lower   expected  
construction  expenses  through  cost  engineering  procedures.  
 
• TSE   has   considered   fundraising   efforts   by   BCSPDC,   including   charitable   giving   in  
formulating   the   pro   forma.   However,   there   is   reason   to   believe   that   BCSPDC   could  
successfully   leverage   its   capabilities   and   its   current   and   past   results   to   improve  
the  financial  outcomes  through  additional  efforts  in  the  future.  
 
It  should  be  noted  that  some  or  all  of  the  following  options  could  increase  revenue  in  the  five-­‐
year  pro  forma:  
 
• An  increased  level  of  public  usage  during  the  work  day,  particularly  through  utilization  
by   employees   who   work   at   non-­‐traditional   times,   i.e.,   hospital   workers,   warehouse  
personnel,  or  others  who  do  not  work  a  traditional  9:00  AM  to  5:00  PM  work  day.  
 
• Supplemental   rental   income   to   be   generated   through   utilization   by   high   school   and  
club   teams,   depending   on   the   size   and   objectives   of   the   teams   contemplating   such  
usage.  
 
• Aggressive   marketing   of   aquatic   rehabilitation   and   therapy   arrangements   with   local  
medical  providers,  with  substantial  upside  potential  from  the  pro  forma.  
 
• More   facility   users   drawn   from   surrounding   communities   outside   of   the   45-­‐minute  
drive  time  radius  who  are  attracted  by  the  excellence  of  program  offerings  and  the  quality  
of  instruction.  
 
• Aggressive   marketing   and   promotion   with   emphasis   on   instructional   and   specialty  
programming.  
 
Based   upon   the   ability   of   identifying   an   acceptable   mix   of   public   funding,   charitable   giving,  
corporate   sponsorships,   collaborations   with   community   organizations,   and   other   available  
privately-­‐generated  sources,  TSE  believes  that  a  new  aquatic  facility  can  have  a  positive  impact  
for  the  community,  with  a  sufficient  level  of  cost  effectiveness  that  justifies  moving  forward  
with  this  project.  

 
 
 
Five-­‐-­‐-­‐year  pro  forma  -­‐-­‐  
 
 
Revenue    
  Year  1   Year  2   Year  3   Year  4   Year  5  
Learn  to  Swim  and  other  Specialized            
Aquatic  Programs   $        30,000   $      31,200   $      32,448   $      33,746   $      35,096  
Subscription/Annual  Usage   $    120,000   $  124,800   $  129,792   $  134,984   $  140,383  
Fee/Membership  
Competition  Swimming  Team  Usage  Fees            
(Net)   $        10,000   $      10,400   $      10,816   $      11,249   $      11,699  
Hospital/Medical  Group  Agreement  for        $      25,000      $      26,000      $      27,040      $        28,122      $        29,247  
Aquatic  Therapy    
Third  Party  /  Outside  Special  Event            
Rentals   $        25,000   $      26,000   $    27,040   $      28,122   $      29,247  
Community  Programs   $        20,000   $      20,800   $    21,632   $        22,498   $      23,398  
Vending/Concessions   $        20,000   $      20,800   $    21,632   $        22,498   $      23,398  
  $    249,000   $  258,960   $  270,400   $    281,219   $  292,468  

 
Expenses    
  Year  1   Year  2   Year  3   Year  4   Year  5  
Utilities   $          10,000   $            10,300   $        10,609   $        10,927   $        11,255  

Services   $   12,000   $    12,360   $        12,731   $        13,113   $        13,506  


Insurance   $              6,000   $        6,180   $            6,365   $            6,556   $            6,753  
Supplies     $          10,000   $            10,300   $        10,609   $        10,927   $        11,255  
Staff  for  Programs   $          60,000   $    61,800   $        63,560   $        65,560   $        67,530  
Staff  for  Operations   $      140,000   $        144,200   $    148,526   $    152,982   $    157,571  
Total  Operations   $      238,000   $      245,140   $    252,400   $    260,065   $    267,700  
 
Net  Profit  (Loss)   $11,000   $13,820   $18,000   $21,154      $24,732  
Recovery  Percentage      104.6%    105.6%    107.1%    108.1%    109.3%  

 
 
SECTION  2:  DESIGN  CONCEPT  
 
TSE  is  able  to  recommend  a  design  concept  for  the  aquatic  facility  that  would  become  a  highly  
valued   asset   for   the   community.   The   architectural   drawing   is   intended   only   to   demonstrate  
conceptual  spatial  relationships  and  potential  adjacencies,  and  if  the  project  moves  forward,  
continued  work  with  the  local  architect,  who  is  experienced  in  pool  design  and  has  performed  
previous  work  for  BCSPDC,  should  take  place.  
 
The  approach  used  by  TSE  is  based  upon  discussions  with  BCSPDC  representatives,  as  well  as  
other   knowledgeable   aquatic   practitioners,   highlighting   seven   planning   imperatives,   as  
follows:  
 
• Indoor  pool  setting,  enabling  year-­‐-­‐-­‐round  programming  in  a  cost-­‐-­‐-­‐effective  manner  
 
• Multi-­‐purpose,  providing  a  broad  range  of  aquatic  programming,  including  instructional,  
recreational,  competitive,  and  therapeutic/rehabilitative  uses  
 
• Educationally  sound,  with  ability  to  conduct  classes  in  ideal  surroundings  
 
• Practical   and   fiscally   prudent,   enabling   expansion   of   potential   user   groups   and  
opportunities  for  partnerships  
 
• Community-­‐-­‐-­‐oriented,  recognizing  the  unmet  aquatic  needs  of  area  residents  
 
• Aquatic  competition-­‐suited,  enabling  teams  to  utilize  a  facility  with  an  accommodating  
environment  
 
• Fitness-­‐based   and   rehabilitation-­‐oriented,   emphasizing   the   health-­‐related   benefits   of  
exercise  for  all  age  groups  and  physical  conditions  
 
Indoor  Pool  in  an  Ideal  Location  
 
TSE  only  reviewed  the  design  option  that  includes  indoor  pool  space,  for  three  reasons:  
 
• Local  weather  conditions  are  not  suitable  for  year-­‐-­‐-­‐round  outdoor  use  
 
• Outdoor  facilities  do  not  enable  a  cost/benefit  scenario  that  is  financially  
practical,  given  limited  seasonal  utilization  
 
• Availability  of  other  local  outdoor  aquatic  settings,  including  pools  and  natural  
water  sources  
 
 
 
 
 
 
The   primary   indoor   pool   provides   BCSPDC   with   a   reasonable   level   of   flexibility   and  
opportunity   for   simultaneous   programming.   A   pool   of   this   size   gives   more   available   square  
footage  than  any  pool  within  the  service  radius,  providing  a  highly      desirable  asset  that  can  
accommodate   a   large   number   of   participants.   The   other   recommended   pools   –   a  
therapy/rehabilitation  pool  and  a  children’s  pool  –  reinforces  similar  usage  concepts.  
 
Additionally,  the  benefit  of  choosing  a  convenient  location  cannot  be  overestimated,  especially  
because  of  the  potential  connectivity  with  other  amenities  like  park  facilities,  restaurants,  and  
retail   establishments.   TSE   expresses   satisfaction   with   the   2014   acquisition   by   BCSPDC   of   a   10-­‐
acre   site   adjacent   to   the   south   end   of   Bandon   City   Park,   as   it   is   ideally   situated   to   achieve   the  
aquatic  utilization  goals  established  by  BCSPDC.  
 
Multi-­‐-­‐-­‐Purpose  Facility,  Including  Recreational  Play  Amenities  
Modern  aquatic  centers  are  designed  to  appeal  to  the  broadest  possible  community  interests  on  a  
year-­‐round  basis.  For  this  reason,  multi-­‐purpose  aquatic  facilities  include  several  pools,  allowing  
differential   water   depth   and   temperature,   and   encouraging   utilization   for   recreational,  
instructional,  competitive,  and  therapeutic  purposes.  Flexibility  is  paramount,  because  a  successful  
community  aquatic  center  must  be  able  to  accommodate  a  wide  variety  of  interests,  for  persons  
of  all  ages  and  physical  capabilities.  
 
The   primary   pool   in   the   aquatic   center   includes   both   shallow-­‐water   and   deep-­‐water   space.  
Thus,  it  is  possible  to  envision  a  scenario  in  which  BCSPDC  could  use  the  pool  for  a  kayak  class  in  
the  shallow-­‐water  section  at  the  same  time  that  a  general  recreation  program  is  taking  place  in  the  
deep-­‐water   section   of   the   pool.   The   capability   of   multiple   contiguous   uses   also   expands   the  
potential   utilization   by   a   variety   of   local   community   groups,   a   prospect   that   reinforces  
partnerships  and  relationships  that  are  essential  to  BCSPDC  and  to  the  success  of  the  new  facility.  
 
Educationally  Sound  
Because   of   the   projected   utilization   of   the   facility,   as   well   as   the   importance   of   reinforcing   the  
mission   espoused   by   BCSPDC,   TSE   emphasizes   the   expansion   and   improvement   of   opportunities  
for   instructional   activity   in   the   proposed   aquatic   center.   The   operations   of   the   proposed   facility  
suggest   prioritization   of   instructional   programs   designed   to   heighten   lifetime   participation   in  
aquatic   activities.   The   proposed   aquatic   center   could   also   serve   as   a   desirable   site   for   school-­‐
sponsored  learn  to  swim  programs.  
 
TSE   recommends   that   BCSPDC   consider   a   facility   that   provides   an   excellent   setting   for   teaching  
swimming   and   other   related   aquatic   activities,   i.e.,   water   safety,   lifeguarding,   and   scuba   diving.  
Ideally,   this   includes   both   shallow   and   deep-­‐water   availability,   with   adequate   pool   deck   space  
and  one  or  more  areas  for  a  classroom-­‐like  setting.  
 
Practical  and  Fiscally  Prudent  
BCSPDC   should   place   strong   emphasis   on   interior   design   features   that   are   functional   and  
practical.  While  pools  that  have  indoor  and  outdoor  capability  (through  roofing  systems  which  
can   open   or   close,   or   through   fabric   or   air-­‐supported   coverings)   are   attractive   in   concept,   the  
climate  conditions  in  Oregon  do  not  enable  consideration  of  semi-­‐permanent  options  that  rely  
upon  fabric  roofs  or  sidewalls.  
 
 
 
Therefore,  TSE  does  not  recommend  options  that  include  membrane  or  fabric  solutions  that  
have  life  cycles  that  are  shorter  than  traditional  facilities  and  that  may  have  greater  expense  
due  to  enhanced  insulation  necessities,  as  well  as  increased  operating  costs  in  cold  weather.  
 
To  achieve  the  best  possible  return  on  investment,  the  facility  should  include  more  than  one  
pool   area,   ideally   created   by   separate   pools;   have   a   variety   of   pool   depths   that   includes  
shallow   water   space;   and,   several   different   levels   of   water   temperature   to   create   ideal  
utilization  environments  for  different  types  of  activity.  
 
Additionally,   aquatic   therapy   and   rehabilitation,   especially   if   a   partnership   with   a   local  
hospital,  physician  group,  or  health  services  provider  can  be  arranged,  can  add  substantially  
to  the  revenue-­‐production  capabilities  of  the  facility,  and  is  therefore  worthy  of      consideration.  
 
Community-­‐-­‐-­‐Oriented  
An  aquatic  facility  of  the  scope  projected  in  this  report  will  undoubtedly  create  interest  within  
the   Southern   Oregon   Coast,   and   perhaps   well   beyond,   and   residents   within   45-­‐minute   drive  
time   need   to   be   the   primary   focus   of   attention.   The   demographic   information   supplied   in  
Section   4   of   this   report   indicates   a   population   base,   income   levels,   and   healthy   lifestyle  
orientation  that  are  predictive  of  a  sizable  and  energetic  user  group  within  reasonable  driving  
distance.  
 
BCSPDC   leaders   and   decision-­‐makers   have   clearly   indicated   that   the   facility   should   prioritize  
community   utilization,   but,   hopefully,   not   to   the   financial   detriment   of   other   currently   existing  
facilities   within   the   45-­‐minute   drive   time   radius.   TSE   recommends   that   discussions   with  
potential   user   groups   be   conducted   in   order   to   encourage   input   concerning   the   unmet  
programming   needs   of   area   residents,   as   well   as   helping   to   manage   the   utilization   expectations   of  
potential   program   participants.   Ideally,   these   discussions   should   take   place   before   facility  
completion,   with   clear   parameters   and   priorities   of   utilization.  
 
Aquatic  Competition-­‐-­‐-­‐Suited  
Expansion   of   competitive   swimming   opportunities   often   occurs   when   new   aquatic   facilities  
are  built,  and  for  this  area  of  Oregon,  it  could  play  a  role  in  higher  participation  in  competitive  
swimming  programs.  Although  competitive  swimming  has  some  inherent  limitations,  including  
relatively   low   revenue   yield   vis-­‐a-­‐vis   other   uses,   as   well   as   orientation   toward   prime   time  
utilization,   it   has   considerable   value   in   establishing   recognition   for   both   the   quality   of   the  
facility  and  the  excellence  of  the  program  through  its  instructors  and  coaches.  
 
Most  importantly,  the  new  aquatic  facility  could  attract  and  stage  local,  and  perhaps,  regional  
events,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  swimming.  Depending  upon  the  scope  of  the  facility,  and  
in   particular,   its   deck   space   and   spectator   seating   capacity,   the   aquatic   center   could   also   be  
used  for  competition  in  other  aquatic  disciplines  like  synchronized  swimming  and  water  polo.  
It  should  be  understood  that  seating  capacity  increases  incrementally  the  construction  cost  of  
the   facility   because   of   the   additional   square   footage   and   required   ceiling   height,   but   these  
costs   should   be   considered   when   viewed   in   the   context   of   increased   economic   impact   for   the  
community  and  expansion  of  collaborative  efforts  with  local  economic  development  agencies,  
chambers  of  commerce,  and  convention  and  visitor  bureaus.  
 

 
TSE  emphasizes  that  competitive  swimming  motivates  other  forms  of  usage,  including  learn  to  
swim  instruction  and  promotion  of  family  participation.  It  should  be  a  function  of  the  facility,  
as  long  as  its  utilization  for  this  purpose  does  not  preclude  other  important  revenue-­‐producing  
uses.  
 
Fitness-­‐-­‐-­‐Based  
An   analysis   of   swimming   pools   within   a   45-­‐minute   drive   time   radius   of   the   proposed   site  
indicates  that  there  is  a  need  for  additional  facilities  that  are  oriented  toward  fitness  and  the  
promotion   of   healthy   lifestyles.   The   value   of   this   approach,   particularly   an   emphasis   on  
lifetime  fitness,  can  be  substantial,  with  skill  and  knowledge  base  enhanced  through  regular  
physical  activity.  
 
As   referenced   previously,   there   are   significant   opportunities   to   incorporate   aquatic   therapy  
and   rehabilitation,   if   planners   take   into   account   these   rapidly   growing   services   that   enable  
increased   levels   of   partnership   with   hospitals,   physician   groups,   and   health   insurance  
providers.   The   facility   might   also   include   land-­‐based   fitness   activities   in   rooms   or   studios  
adjacent  to  the  pools.  And,  adult  lap  swimming  and  classes  that  promote  flexibility  or  weight  
loss,  for  example,  promote  usage  across  a  wide  spectrum  of  age  groups.  
 
SECTION  2.1:  SITE  PLAN  FOR  NEW  AQUATIC  FACLITY  
 
Based   upon   the   planning   imperatives   outlined   above,   TSE   proposes   one   multi-­‐purpose   design  
concept  for  consideration.  
 
This   primary   option   features   an   aquatic   center   that   meets   the   instructional,   competitive,  
recreational,   and   therapy/rehabilitation   needs   outlined   in   this   report,   including   three   pools.  
This  option  provides  the  most  cost-­‐effective  alternative  for  consideration.  
 
The  pools  contain  the  following  elements:  

• The  primary  pool  is  82.02  feet  in  length  x  42  feet  wide  (25  meters  in  length,  with  six  7-­‐
foot   lanes,   plus   a   ramp   for   handicapped   or   limited   mobility   access).   The   pool   varies   in  
depth,   enabling   various   sallow-­‐water   instructional   options   and   deep-­‐water   capabilities  
for   scuba   diving,   and   other   similar   activities.   The   pool   temperature   would   be   maintained  
at   approximately   79-­‐81   degrees,   considered       ideal       for       many       activities,   including      
competitive       swimming.   There  is  adequate  deck  pace  and  spectator  seating  for  the  usage  
that  is  projected  for  the  facility.  

• The   secondary   pool   is   both   a   teaching   pool   and   an   aquatic   therapy/rehabilitation   pool,  
with   dimensions   of   10   feet   x   20   feet,   water   depth   between   3   and   4   feet,   and  
approximately  86  to  88  degree  pool  t emperature.  
 
• The  third  pool  is  a  kids’  pool  of  12  feet  x  18  feet  dimension.  
 
• There   is   adjacent   classroom/meeting   space,   weight   room,   and   studio/multipurpose  
space,  as  well  as  changing/locker  facilities.  
 
TSE  offers  its  opinion  on  the  possible  construction  costs  associated  with  the  proposed  facility.  
 
PRIMARY  OPTION:  
 
   

 
SECTION  2.2:  OPINION  OF  PROJECT  COSTS  
 
TSE  offers  its  opinion  on  the  possible  construction  costs.  
 
     
Usage   Square  Footage   Opinion  of  Cost  
Pools      
Pool  Shells  (82.02  ft.  x  42  ft.,  10  ft.  x  20  ft.,  12  ft.  x  18  ft.,  plus   4,382                                @  $80/square  foot  
sloped  entry  82.02  ft.  x  7  ft.)    
 
 
   
   
Deck  
  space  and  seating  areas:  add  approximately  50%      2,000                            @  $80/square  foot  
 (2,000  sq.  ft.  @  $80/sq.  ft.)  
 
 
 
  6,382   $510,560  
 
Public  Spaces  
 
   
   
Control/cashier/administration  
Sloped  Entry  (75  ft.  x  7  ft.)   1,000  
Locker  rooms/toilets/changing  areas   1,200   All  @$175/square  foot  
Meeting  rooms/exercise  and  fitness  area   1,000    

Circulation  and  walls:  add  20%  (640  sq.  ft.  @  $175/sq.  ft.)   640  
 
     
Sub-­‐-­‐-­‐Total   3,840   $840,000  
Building  Support      

Mechanical/Filtration   400  
 
Electrical   200   All  @$200/square  foot  
Custodial/Maintenance   400    
     

Sub-­‐-­‐-­‐Total   1,000   $200,000  


     
Site  Work  (estimates)    
Site  Mobilization  and  Street  Improvements   $310,000  
Parking  Lot,  Utilities   $250,000    
Sub-­‐-­‐-­‐Total     $460,000  
TOTAL   10,927   $2,010,560  
 
Contingency  (5%)   $100,528  
Project  Design  Costs/Overhead  (10%)   $201,056  

Bonds  and  Insurance  (2%)   $40,211  


Fees/Permits  (4%)   $80,422  
Sub-­‐-­‐-­‐Total  of  Overhead  Costs   $422,217  
Sub-­‐-­‐-­‐Total  of  Construction  and  Site  Costs   $2,010,560  

Grand  Total   $2,432,777  

 
SECTION  3:  AQUATIC  FACILITIES  AND  RECREATIONAL  OPPORTUNITIES  IN  THE  AREA  
 
Aquatic  programming  provides  a  significant  number  of  user  options.  Availability  of  swimming  
pools  for  leisure  activities  is  largely  driven  by  trends  in  population,  levels  of  income,  and  other  
demographic   characteristics.   Therefore,   it   is   prudent   to   examine   other   aquatic   providers   in  
geographic  proximity  to  the  proposed  Bandon  site  in  order  to  determine  the  level  of  potential  
competition  that  a  new  aquatic  facility  would  encounter,  recognizing  that  many  factors  –  from  
drive   time   to   local   availability   of   learn   to   swim   programming,   for   example   –   ultimately  
determine  demand  and  usage.  
 
It  is  understood  that  successful  competition  for  the  leisure  services  market  is,  in  itself,  not  the  
ultimate  goal  for  the  construction  of  the  proposed  aquatic  facility.  Instead,  the  most  positive  
end   result   is   that   aquatic   services   and   activities   would   be   delivered   to   a   broad   range   of  
individuals  and  families  residing  in  or  near  Bandon,  resulting  in  the  greatest  overall  benefit  to  
the  community.  
 
Additionally,  it  is  necessary  to  compare  “apples  and  apples”  when  a  listing  of  area  aquatic  facilities  
is   compiled.   This   report   envisions   an   aquatic   facility   that   provides   a   highly   varied   set   of  
programming   opportunities,   and,   thus,   there   would   emerge   relatively   few   direct   competitors,  
particularly   within   close   proximity.   However,   despite   the   fact   that   some   currently   existing   facilities  
are   not   comprehensive   in   all   aspects   of   usage,   it   is   important   to   recognize   the   existence   of  
limited-­‐use  facilities,   because   there   may   be   direct   competition   for  specific,   potentially  high-­‐profit  
aquatic   utilization.   Additionally,   currently   existing   outdoor   pools   may   have   some   potential  
advantages   during   the   summer   months,   particularly   when   the   weather   makes   indoor   situations  
less   comfortable   and   inviting.  
 
The   competitive   swimming   landscape   is   also   an   important   ingredient   to   consider.   Swimming  
instruction,   for   example,   that   is   “pre-­‐competitive”   may   hold   a   higher   degree   of   popularity   or  
acceptance   than   a   learn-­‐to-­‐swim   program   that   does   not   lead   directly   to   participation   in   other  
activities  in  and  around  water.    Therefore,  TSE  examined  competitive  swimming  programs  in  the  
area  to  determine  levels  of  membership  and  the  quality  of  the  experience.  
 
Lastly,  the  adult  fitness  market  is  a  special  niche  that  offers  some  unique  possibilities.  While  
there   are   some   fitness   centers   with   adult   members   who   engage   in   a   variety   of   exercise   and  
physical  activity  regimens,  TSE  believes  that  the  proposed  facility  could  offer  some  specialized  
services  that  could  help  to  establish  a  loyal  clientele  in  pursuing  this  path.  
 
For  purposes  of  this  study,  TSE  examined  various  aquatic  facilities  within  a  45-­‐minute  drive  time  
radius   of   the   proposed   site.   It   should   be   noted   that   this   geographic   area   has   other   public  
aquatic  facilities  that  offer  programming  that  includes  instructional  and  recreational  activities,  
but   none   that   offer   community   use   programming   that   is   comprehensive.   Clearly,   the  
marketplace  proximate  to  Bandon  has  some  limited  use  aquatic  facilities  of  various  types,  and  
outdoor   seasonal   facilities,   but   none   that   support   ‘total   aquatic   programming’   activities   on   a  
year-­‐round  basis.  This  is  the  Bandon  competitive  advantage.  

 
For   clarity,   TSE   examined   swimming   pools   in   surrounding   communities,   but   there   is   none   that  
provides  direct  parallels  to  the  proposed  facility  in  terms  of  configuration  and  utilization.  
 
Among   the   pools   TSE   rejects   for   comparative   purposes,   for   a   variety   of   reasons,   are   the  
following:  
 
• School  pools  that  primarily  have   school-­‐related   activities  and  that  are  not  open  to   the  
general  public  on  an  extended  basis.  
 
• College   or   university   facilities   that   are   primarily   used   for   campus   recreation   and  
programming   for   students,   faculty,   and   staff   and   that   do   not   have   aquatic  
programming  for  the  general  public.  
 
• Pools   in   hotels,   where   the   predominant   rationale   for   utilization   is   not   related   to  
aquatic  activities.  
 
• Pools  in  private  clubs  where  the  predominant  rationale  for  membership  is  social  and  
dining  activities,  or  golf  and  tennis.  
 
• Pools  whose  age  and  general  condition,  or  their  limited  programs  as  outdoor  facilities,  
do  not  provide  adequate  comparisons  
 
There  are  also  other  factors  for  the  leaders  of  BCSPDC  to  contemplate:  
 
• The   new   facility   is   likely   to   accelerate   substantially   the   growth   of   aquatic   programs,  
with  a  new  user  base  well  beyond  current  estimates.  
 
• The  opportunities  for  collaboration  with  nonprofit  organizations  and  publicly  supported  
entities  need  to  be  explored  fully.  
 
• Community   usage   by   area   residents   would   increase   significantly,   and   the   breadth   of  
this   usage   could   be   a   strong   determining   factor   in   support   for   various   funding  
mechanisms  for  future  facility  expansion,  as  well  as  ongoing  operational  support.  
 
• New   facilities   often   provide   so   much   optimism   within   a   community   that   it   is   not  
uncommon   to   achieve   capacity   or   over-­‐capacity   levels   in   the   first   three   years   of  
operation.  When  a  community  is  asked  to  dream  about  the  possibilities  for  enhanced  
programming,  it  often  “dreams  big.”  
 
In   final   analysis,   TSE   believes   that   there   is   compelling   rationale   for   expansion   of   the   current  
level  of  aquatic  programming  in  the  area  that  can  justify  construction  and  operation  of  a  new  
aquatic   facility.   Further,   given   the   overall   lack   of   competitor   facilities   offering   high   quality  
programming  on  a  year-­‐round  basis,  TSE  believes  that  a  community  aquatics  program  could  be  
established   that   enables   the   facility   to   be   regarded   as   comprehensive   and   driven   by  
expectations   of   excellence,   while   at   the   same   time,   not   provide   programming   that   directly  
competes   with   several   existing   facilities   and   programs.   Without   question,   there   is   a   higher  
level  of  demand  for  aquatic  programming  than  is  currently  being  offered  in  this  region.  
 
SECTION  3.1:  COQUILLE  MUNICIPAL  SWIMMING  POOL  
 

 
TSE  reviewed  the  programming  offered  at  Coquille  Municipal  Pool  and  provides  the  following  
summary  report:  
 
• The  pool  opened  in  2012,  after  an  eight-­‐year  planning  and  construction  process,  and  cost  
about  $2  million  
• The  facility  is  only  open  three  months  per  year:  June,  July,  and  August  
• Coquille  Municipal  Pool  is  thirty-­‐minute  drive  time  from  Bandon  and  50  minute  drive  time  
from  Port  Orford  
• The  summer  programming  schedule  features  the  following  elements:  
Ø Monday  –  Friday  6:00  am  –  8:00  am  Morning  Lap  Swim    
Ø Monday  –  Friday  8:00  am  –  10:00  am  Private  Swim  Lessons    
Ø Monday  –  Friday  10:00  am  –  11:05  am  Public  Swim  Lessons    
Ø Monday  –  Friday  11:15  am  –  11:45  am  Private  Swim  Lessons    
Ø Monday  –  Saturday  12:00  pm  –  1:00  pm  Noon  Lap  Swim    
Ø Monday  –  Saturday  1:15  pm  –  4:00  pm  Open  Swim    
Ø Monday  –  Friday  4:30  pm  –  5:30  pm  Private  Swim  Lessons    
Ø Monday  –  Friday  5:30  pm  –  6:15  pm  Water  Aerobics    
Ø Monday,  Wednesday,  Friday  6:15  pm  –  7:00  pm  Night  Lap  Swim    
Ø Tuesday  &  Thursday  6:00  pm  –  6:45pm  Aqua  Zumba    
Ø Monday  –  Friday  7:00  pm  –  9:00  pm  Night  Open  Swim  
 
• Fee  schedule  for  the  program  elements  includes  the  following:  
Ø Private  lessons:  $55  for  five  half-­‐hour  lessons  
Ø Pool  Rental  (birthday  parties):  $145  for  one  hour,  including  lifeguards  
Ø Individual  Swim:  Resident  $4.00        Individual  Swim:  Non  -­‐  Resident  $5.00    
Ø 20  Swim  Punch  Card:  Resident  $70.00          20  Swim  Punch  Card:    Non  -­‐  Resident  $90.00    
Ø Individual  Season  Pass:    Resident  $75.00      Individual  Season  Pass:  Non  -­‐  Resident  $100.00    
Ø Family  Season  Pass:  Resident  $250.00        Family  Season  Pass:  Non  -­‐  Resident  $325.00    
Ø Aqua  Zumba:  $3.00  
Ø Children  Two  years  of  age  and  under  Free  Admission  (with  paid  adult)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION  3.2:  NORTH  BEND  MUNICIPAL  SWIMMING  POOL  
 

 
TSE  Consulting  reviewed  the  programming  elements  of  the  North  Bend  Municipal  Swimming  Pool  and  
provides  the  following  summary  report:  
 
• The  pool  is  an  indoor  facility  that  operates  twelve  months  per  year  
• The  facility  is  45  minute  drive  time  from  Bandon  70  minutes  from  Port  Orford  
• The  facility  is  municipally  owned  and  operated  and  provides  the  following  programs:  
 
Ø Swimming  Lessons  
                 Morning  Lessons:  M/W  11:00  AM  to  Noon  and  T/TH  10:30  AM  to  Noon  

                 Evening  Lessons:  M/W  6:00  PM  to  7:00  PM    

Ø Open  Swims  
                     Monday,  Wednesday:  1:30  PM  -­‐  3:30  PM    Friday:  1:30  PM  to  3:30  PM  and  7:00  PM  to  
                     9:00  PM  

                     Saturday:  1:30  PM  to  3:30  pm  and  7:00  PM  to  9:00  PM      Sunday:  1:30  PM  to  3:30  PM  

Ø Family  Swim:  Thursday  night  and  Sunday  afternoon  

Ø Morning  Lap  and  Fitness  Swimming  

                 Monday  -­‐  Friday:  5:00  AM  to  9:00  AM        Saturday:  9:00  AM  to  10:00  AM  

Ø Lunchtime  Lap  and  Fitness  Swimming:  Monday  through  Friday  11:00  AM  to  1:30  PM  and  
Saturday/Sunday  from  Noon  to  1:30  PM  

Ø Evening  Lap  and  Fitness  Swimming:  Monday  through  Friday  5:30  PM  to  7:00  PM  

Ø Swimnastics:  Monday  and  Wednesday  7:00  PM  to  8:00  PM      Tuesday  and  Thursday  6:00  
PM  to  7:L00  PM  

Ø Competitive  Swimming:  South  Coast  Aquatic  Team  North  Bend  High  School,  
Southwestern  Oregon  Community  College  teams  

 
Fee  Schedule  is  as  follows:  

Individual:  
 
Children  0  to  5  years:  $2.50  
Youth  (6-­‐17):  $3.00  
Adults:  $4.00  
Seniors:  $3.00  
Thirty  Day:  $45.00  
Yearly:  $300.00  
Youth  Punch  Cards  10/20/30/50:  $27.50/$53.00/$78.00/$125.00  
Adult  Punch  Cards  10/20/30/50:  $35.00/$68.00/$99.00/$150.00  
 
Family:  
 
30  Day:  $50.00,  plus  $5.00  per  person  
Three  Month:  $135.00,  plus  $10.00  per  person  
Yearly:  $325.00,  plus  $20.00  per  person  
 
Pool  Rental:  $75.00  per  hour  and  includes  two  lifeguards  
 
Swimming  Lessons:  Six  lesson  series  for  $30.00

 
 

 
SECTION  3.3:  MINGUS  PARK  POOL  (COOS  BAY)  
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TSE  reviewed  the  programming  offered  at  Mingus  Park  Pool  in  Coos  Bay  and  provides  the  
following  summary  report:  
 
• Mingus  Park  Pool  was  first  established  in  1949  and  refurbished  in  1998  
• The  pool  is  maintained  by  the  non-­‐profit  organization,  Mingus  Park  Pool  Management  
• The  pool  is  25  yards  by  45  feet,  6  lanes,  3.5  to  8  feet  in  depth,  and  is  heated  to  81  to  83  degrees  
• The  pool  is  an  outdoor  facility  but  operates  on  a  year-­‐round  basis  
• Program  elements  include:  
                         
Ø Lap  Swim  Hours  (Fall):  Monday  to  Friday  from  5:30  to  7:00  AM,  Noon  to  1:30  PM,  and  5:30  
to  7:00  PM.  Saturdays  and  Sundays  are  open  from  7:00  AM  to  9:00  AM  and  Noon  to  1:00  PM  
at  a  cost  of  $3.00  per  hour  
Ø Gold  Coast  Swim  Team:  Summer  Practice  hours  and  fees  are:  
         Seniors:  $60.00  per  month,  with  unlimited  practices  six  days  per  week  
       Pre-­‐Seniors:  $55.00  per  month,  with  up  to  six  practices  per  week  
       Advanced  Age  Group:  $50.00  per  month,  with  up  to  five  practices  per  week  
       Beginning  Age  Group:  $40.00  per  month,  with  up  to  four  practices  per  week  
       Novice  Age  Group:  $35.00  per  month,  with  up  to  three  practices  per  week  
 
• Fee  Schedule  is  as  follows:  
 
Ø Youth  (17  &  under)  $3.00    
Ø Adult  (18  to  59)  $4.00    
Ø Senior  Citizens  (60  &  over)  $3.00    
Ø Active  Military  $3.00    
Ø Showers  Only  $3.00    
Ø Punch  Cards  10/20/30/50  
Youth  and  Seniors:  $27.00/$55.00/$78.00/$125.0      
Adult:  $35.00/$68.00/$99.00/$150.0  
Swim  Passes  30  Day:  $  45.00  //  90  Day:  $125.00    
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
SECTION  3.4:  BAY  AREA  ATHLETIC  CLUB  (COOS  BAY)  
 

 
 

           
TSE  reviewed  the  programming  offered  at  Bay  Area  Athletic  Club  and  provides  the  following  
summary  report:  
 
• Bay  Area  Athletic  Club  has  operated  successfully  for  25  years  
• The  club  belongs  to  the  Fitlife  Network,  a  program  in  which  members  get  the  use  of  65  
other  clubs  in  Oregon  and  Washington.  We  have  open  swim  for  families  every  night  until  10  
PM  
• There  is  open  swim  for  families  every  night  until  10  PM,  but  very  limited  classes  and  
programming,  other  than  lap  swim  
• Club  facilities  include  a  25-­‐yard  pool,  weight  room,  sauna,  and  four  racquetball  
courts  

                 Membership  benefits  include:  

                 Weight  room  
Court  use  (Racquetball,  Basketball,  Walleyball  &  Court  Soccer)    
Dry  Saunas  
Steam  Room  
Pool  (Adult  Lap,  Classes  &  Open  Swim)  
Group  Fitness  Classes  
Weight  Room  Orientation  
Day  Use  of  Lockers    

 
Membership  fees  are  as  follows:  

   Annual:  $588      Six  Month:  $330      Three  Month:  $183      Two  Month:  $122      One  Month:  $69  

 
SECTION  4:  USER  GROUPS  AND  MARKET  DEMOGRAPHICS  
 
Introduction  
The  Demographic  and  Participation  Trends  Analysis  helps  to  provide  an  understanding  of  the  
target   market   in   question.     Splicing   the   target   market   by   age,   race,   income   and   spending  
characteristics  enables  one  to  more  accurately  predict  the  market’s  affinity  and  likelihood  to  
be   able   to   support   a   particular   facility   /   amenity   or   recreation   program.     Proactively  
understanding   these   vital   market   characteristics   is   paramount   when   planning   future  
development.  
 
Methodology  
The   demographic   data   used   for   the   analysis   was   obtained   from   Environmental   Systems  
Research   Institute,   Inc.   (ESRI).     It   is   one   of   the   foremost   agencies   in   Geographic   Information  
Systems   (GIS)   and   utilizing   the   information   to   provide   population   projections.     The   data  
provided   here   has   been   obtained   in   December   2016   and   is   based   on   numbers   provided   in   the  
2010  Census.    All  other  projections  are  created  utilizing  straight-­‐line  regression  analysis.    For  
this   analysis,   the   Bandon   City   service   area   has   been   considered.     Given   the   relatively   sparse  
population   within   the   area   and   the   potential   for   additional   users   residing   outside   the  
boundaries,  this  analysis  considers  a  potential  target  market  within  a  45-­‐minute  drive  time  of  
the  Bandon  City  Park.        

 
Summary  
In   terms   of   Overall   Population,   the   Service   Area   is   projected   to   have   an   almost   flatlined  
population  growth  in  the  next  10-­‐15  years.    The  current  population  translates  into  a  50,000+  
population  within  45  minutes  of  Bandon  City  Park.      
 
The  Racial  Composition  is  minimally  increasing  in  diversity.    White  only  population  currently  
comprises   88%   of   the   population   and   will   be   84%   by   2031.     Those   of   Hispanic   Origin   (Any  
Race)  are  projected  to  increase  from  7%  currently  to  10%  by  2031.      
 
The   Age   Segment   Distribution   demonstrates   an   older   than   average   population   that   is  
projected  to  continue  a  rapidly  aging  trend.    Currently  over  40%  of  the  population  is  over  the  
age   of   55   and   by   2031   almost   half   the   audience   (49%)   is   projected   to   fall   into   that   group.     The  
U-­‐18  group,  which  is  a  key  target  age  segment,  comprises  18%  currently  and  is  projected  to  
decrease  minimally  to  16%  by  2031.  
 
Income   characteristics   in   the   service   area   (median   household   income   -­‐   $37,540)   are   much  
lower   than   the   state   (median   household   income   -­‐   $51,243   in   2016)   and   national   (median  
household  income  -­‐  $  53,046  in  2016)  averages.      
 
Participation  Trends  show  that  swimming  is  unquestionably  a  lifetime  sport,  and  activities  in  
aquatics   have   remained   very   popular   among   Americans.     Fitness   swimming   is   the   absolute  
leader  in  multigenerational  appeal  with  over  25  million  reported  participants  in  2014.      
 
In  summary,  a  limited  population  base  within  45  minutes  (and  its  minimal  growth)  as  well  as  
below  average  income  characteristics  point  to  challenges  for  the  proposed  aquatic  facility.    On  
the   other   hand,   a   fast   aging   population   might   mean   that   the   facility   amenities   and  
programming   tailored   for   warm   water,   therapeutic,   health   care   and   rehab   as   well   as  
‘aquarobics’  types  of  offerings  catered  to  an  older  population  might  have  more  traction.      

 
Total  Population  
As   Figure   i   demonstrates,   the   primary   target   market   is   witnessing   a   mild   growth   pattern   from  
2010  to  currently.    
 
However,  this  growth  trend  is  expected  to  stay  fairly  flat  over  the  next  few  years.    From  2016  
(currently)   to   2031,   the   population   is   expected   to   grow   from   51,056   currently   to   53,686   by  
2031,  an  increase  of  less  than  0.5%  annually.    
 

Figure  i  –Total  Population  

 
Race  
The  service  area  is  largely  homogeneous  with  88%  of  the  total  population  in  2016  classified  as  
White  only  and  the  next  highest  segment  being  Two  or  More  Races  Race  with  5%  (see  Figure  
ii).    Projections  point  to  a  continuation  of  current  trends,  though,  with  a  decrease  in  the  White  
Only  84%  by  2031)  population  balanced  by  an  increase  in  Two  or  More  Races  (6%  by  2031)  –  
not  including  Black  Alone,  American  Indian  or  Asian.      
 
Those   of   Hispanic   Origin   (Any   Race)   are   projected   to   increase   from   7%   currently   to   10%   by  
2031.      

Figure  ii  –Population  by  Race  

 
Age  Profile  
The   Service   Area   is   rapidly   aging   and   significantly   older   than   the   national   average   currently  
and  for  future  projections.    The  55%  population  comprises  41%  of  the  current  population  and  
is   projected   to   make   up   virtually   half   the   entire   service   area   audience   (49%)   by   2031.   See  
Figure  iii.      
 
This  could  be  attributed  to  the  service  area  being  a  desirable  place  for  retirees  to  enjoy  a  good  
quality   of   life   as   well   as   overall   aging   trends   observed   nationwide   as   the   baby   boomer  
population  ages  and  life  expectancy  rates  increase.      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The   U-­‐18   group   comprised   18%   of   the   current   population   and   is   projected   to   stay   virtually  
steady  16%  by  2031.    The  youth  population  comprises  the  key  target  audience  for  an  aquatic  
facility   of   this   nature   and   research   has   shown   that   these   age   groups   tend   to   form   the   primary  
participant  base  for  competitive  swimming  and  recreational  swimming.    
 
With   the   marginally   reducing   youth   population   and   a   fast   growing   active   adult   population,  
there   might   be   more   opportunities   to   offer   therapeutic   activities   and   wellness   and   fitness  
programming.      
 
Participation   trends   have   shown   that   these   activities   are   increasing   in   popularity   within   the  
senior  age  segment  nationwide.    

 
Figure  iii  –Age  Segment  

Income  Trends  
The  service  area’s  income  levels  are  below  average.    
As  Figure  iv  depicts,  the  service  area’s  income  levels  (median  household  income  -­‐  $37,540)  are  
much   lower   than   the   state   (median   household   income   -­‐   $51,243   in   2016)   and   national  
(median  household  income  -­‐  $  53,046  in  2016)  averages.    
   
The   per   capita   income   (income   earned   by   those   over   the   age   of   16)   is   also   much   lower   at  
$22,537  in  the  service  area  compared  to  $27,683  in  Oregon  and  $28,051  nationally.      
 
These  income  trends  indicate  that  the  Bandon  City  Park  service  area  has  a  resident  base  that  
would   be   fairly   cost   conscious   and,   based   on   the   older   age   segment,   possibly   on   a   fixed  
income   as   well.     This   would   result   in   value   for   money   being   a   key   factor   in   their   ability   and  
inclination  to  participate  in  any  aquatics  /  recreation  based  activity  on  a  frequent  basis.    

  Figure  iv  –Income  Characteristics  


Trends  Analysis  
Information  released  by  Sports  &  Fitness  Industry  Association’s  (SFIA)  2015  Study  of  Sports,  Fitness,  
and   Leisure   Participation   reveals   that   the   most   popular   sport   and   recreational   activities   include:  
fitness  walking,  running/jogging,  treadmill,  free  weights  and  road  bicycling.    Most  of  these  activities  
appeal   to   both   young   and   old   alike,   can   be   done   in   most   environments,   are   enjoyed   regardless   of  
level  of  skill,  and  have  minimal  economic  barriers  to  entry.    These  popular  activities  also  have  appeal  
because  of  the  social  aspect.    For  example,  although  fitness  activities  are  mainly  self-­‐directed,  people  
enjoy  walking  and  biking  with  other  individuals  because  it  can  offer  a  degree  of  camaraderie.  
 
Fitness  walking  has  remained  the  most  popular  activity  of  the  past  decade  by  a  large  margin,  in  terms  
of  total  participants.    Walking  participation  during  the  latest  year  data  was  available  (2014),  reported  
over  112  million  Americans  had  walked  for  fitness  at  least  once.      
 
From   a   traditional   team   sport   standpoint,   basketball   ranks   highest   among   all   sports,   with  
approximately   23   million   people   reportedly   participating   in   2014.     Team   sports   that   have  
experienced   significant   growth   in   participation   are   rugby,   lacrosse,   field   hockey,   ice   hockey,   roller  
hockey,  and  gymnastics  –  all  of  which  have  experienced  double-­‐digit  growth  over  the  last  five  years.    
       
In  the  past  year,  the  estimated  number  of  “inactives”  in  America  has  increased  3%,  from  80.2  million  
in   2013   to   82.7   million   in   2014.     According   to   the   Physical   Activity   Council,   an   “inactive”   is   defined   as  
an  individual  that  doesn’t  take  part  in  any  “active”  sport.    Although  inactivity  was  up  in  2014,  the  209  
million  “actives”  seem  to  be  participating  more  often  and  in  multiple  activities.  
 
The   Sports   &   Fitness   Industry   Association   (SFIA)   Sports,   Fitness   &   Recreational   Activities   Topline  
Participation   Report   2015   was   utilized   to   evaluate   national   sport   and   fitness   participatory   trends.    
SFIA  is  the  number  one  source  for  sport  and  fitness  research.  The  study  is  based  on  online  interviews  
carried  out  in  January  and  February  of  2015  from  nearly  11,000  individuals  and  households.    
 
NOTE:  In  2012,  the  Sports  &  Fitness  Industry  Association  (SFIA)  came  into  existence  after  a  two-­‐year  
strategic   review   and   planning   process   with   a   refined   mission   statement-­‐-­‐   “To   Promote   Sports   and  
Fitness   Participation   and   Industry   Vitality”.     The   SFIA   was   formerly   known   as   the   Sporting   Goods  
Manufacturers  Association  (SGMA).  
 
The  following  tables  summarize  the  findings  from  the  Sports  &  Fitness  Industry  Association’s  (SFIA)  
2015   Sports,   Fitness   and   Leisure   Activities   Topline   Participation   Report,   as   well   as   the   local   market  
potential   index   data,   which   compares   the   demand   for   recreational   activities   and   spending   of  
residents  for  the  targeted  area  to  the  national  averages.  

 
Summary  of  National  Participatory  Trends  Analysis  
1. Number  of  “inactives”  decreased  slightly,  those  ‘active  to  a  healthy  level’  on  the  rise  
a. “Inactives”  up  3%  in  2014,  from  80.2  million  to  82.7  million    
b. Approximately  one-­‐third  of  Americans  (ages  6+)  are  active  to  a  healthy  level  
2. Most  popular  sport  and  recreational  activities  
a. Fitness  Walking    (112.6  million)  
b. Swimming  (87  million)  
c. Running/Jogging  (51.1  million)  
d. Treadmill  (50.2  million)  
3. Most  participated  in  team  sports  
a. Golf  (24.7  million)  
b. Basketball  (23  million)  
c. Tennis  (17.9  million)  
4. Activities  most  rapidly  growing  over  last  five  years    
a. Adventure  Racing  –  up  136%  
b. Non-­‐traditional/Off-­‐road  Triathlon    –  up  123%  
c. Squash  –  up  101%  
d. Traditional/Road  Triathlon    –  up  92%  
e. Rugby  –  up  77%  
5. Activities  most  rapidly  declining  over  last  five  years  
a. Wrestling  –  down  40%  
b. Touch  Football  –  down  32%  
c. In-­‐line  Roller  Skating  –  down  32%  
d. Racquetball  –  down  25%  
e. Slow-­‐pitch  Softball  –  down  23%  

 
National  Trends  in  Aquatic  Activity  
Swimming   is   unquestionably   a   lifetime   sport,   and   activities   in   aquatics   have   remained   very  
popular   among   Americans.     Fitness   swimming   is   the   absolute   leader   in   multigenerational  
appeal   with   over   25   million   reported   participants   in   2014   (Figure   v).     NOTE:     In   2011,  
recreational  swimming  was  broken  into  competition  and  fitness  categories  to  better  identify  
key  trends.  
 
Aquatic   Exercise   has   a   strong   participation   base,   and   has   recently   experienced   an   upward  
trend.     Aquatic   exercise   has   paved   the   way   for   a   less   stressful   form   of   physical   activity,  
allowing   similar   gains   and   benefits   to   land   based   exercise,   including   aerobic   fitness,   resistance  
training,  flexibility,  and  better  balance.    Doctors  have  begun  recommending  aquatic  exercise  
for   injury   rehabilitation,   mature   patients,   and   patients   with   bone   or   joint   problems   due   to   the  
significant  reduction  of  stress  placed  on  weight-­‐bearing  joints,  bones,  muscles,  and  the  effect  
of  the  water  in  reducing  swelling  of  injuries.  
 
 
National  Participatory  Trends  -­‐  Aquatics
 
  Participation  Levels %  Change
Activity
  2009 2013 2014 13-­‐14 09-­‐14
  Swimming   ( Fitness) N/A 26,354 25,304 -­‐4.0% N/A
  Aquatic   Exercise   8,965 8,483 9,122 7.5% 1.8%
Swimming  (Competition) N/A 2,638 2,710 2.7% N/A
 
NOTE:  Participation  figures  are  i n  000's  for  the  US  population  ages  6  and  over
  M o derate   M o derate  
L arge  Inc reas e   L arge  D ec reas e  
  (greater  than  2 5%)
Inc reas e
(0%  to  2 5%)
D ec reas e  
(0%  to  -­‐25%)
(les s  than  -­‐25%)

 
 
  Figure  v  –National  Participatory  Trends  -­‐  Aquatics  
 
Additionally,   nationwide   there   is   a   projected   trend   of   an   increase   in   mature   adults.    
Demographic   studies   have   shown   that   females   tend   to   have   a   higher   life   expectancy   than  
males.    This  assumed  large  contingent  of  mature  female  adults,  creates  a  need  for  active  adult  
programs   geared   towards   females.     Aside   from   walking,   among   the   most   popular   recreational  
activity  in  America  among  the  mature  demographic  is  water  aerobics  or  ‘aquarobics’.    This  can  
be  attributed  to  the  low  impact  “senior  friendly”  exercise  that  reduces  the  amount  of  stress  
on  the  body.      

 
 

SECTION  5:  PROGRAMMING  SCENARIOS  AND  POTENTIAL  USER  GROUPS  


 
Under  ideal  circumstances,  aquatic  facilities  are  built  to  accommodate  specific  programming  
needs   expressed   through   individuals   committed   to   broad   community   interests,   thus   helping  
to   refine   the   design   characteristics   of   the   aquatic   facility   that   best   accommodates   these  
programs.   In   this   engagement,   TSE   received   very   clear   direction   from   BCSPDC   leaders.  
Additionally,   there   are   sufficient   indicators   of   successful   programming   for   public   facilities   in  
like-­‐sized  communities  nationwide  to  be  able  to  make  realistic  assumptions.  
 
Aquatic  programming  is  both  traditional  and  evolving.  Communities  across  the  United  States  have  
understood,  since  the  early  1900’s,  the  importance  of  swimming  instruction.  Without  question,  the  
aquatic   safety   programs   developed   by   American   Red   Cross   personnel   and   administered   by   trained  
volunteers  –  including  swimming  instruction,  lifesaving  training,  and  small  craft  safety  –  are  highly  
respected   and   admired.   However,   aquatic   programming   has   changed   significantly   over   the   last  
twenty  years,  with  zero-­‐depth  pools  and  other  assorted  pool  configurations  leading  to  new  ways  
in  which  aquatic  activity  can  be  delivered  in  community  settings.  
 
Additionally,  as  the  demographic  characteristics  of  the  American  population  have  changed,  there  
have  been  many  evolving  patterns  of  recreational  usage  that  have  been  precipitated  by  increased  
levels  of  activity  by  senior  citizens  and  persons  with  handicapping  conditions.  Pools  are  no  longer  
the   exclusive   “playground”   of   community   youth;   instead,   they   are   multi-­‐generational,   ADA-­‐
accessible   facilities   that   foster   participation   across   broad   segments   of   the   population.   These  
trends  have  also  been  augmented  by  the  need  to  better  understand  the        ways  in  which  aquatic  
facilities  can  be  used  for  aquatic  fitness  and  physical  therapy  and  to  assist  recovery  from  various  
injuries  or       illnesses.  
 
Furthermore,   pool   shapes   and   dimensions   have   also   undergone   significant   change.   Free-­‐form  
leisure  pools  with  irregular  shapes  and  configurations  have  replaced  the  more    “traditional”   pool  
shapes   –   rectangular,   ‘T’   shape,   or   ‘L’   shape.  
 
These  developments  are  taking  place  against  the  backdrop  of  competitive  swimming,  where  
the  number  of  participants  continues  to  rise.  Athletes  in  other  sports  are  now  using  swimming  
as  an  ideal  form  of  cross  training,  and  thus,  traditional  lap  swimming  has  a  strong  position  in  
modern  pool  usage  patterns  for  triathlon  and  other  multi-­‐sport  activities.  And,  aquatic  fitness  can  
be   both   “vertical”   and   “horizontal”   (exercises   performed   while   standing   on   the   pool   bottom  
and  exercises  done  while  floating  at  the  surface)  with  benefits  for  people  of  various  levels  of  
conditioning  and  physical  capability.  
 
In   order   to   provide   for   comprehensive   community   aquatic   programming   needs,   modern   aquatic  
facilities  are  often  composed  of  multiple  pools,  with  varied  temperature,  depth,  and  access.  The  
traditional   rectangular   pool,   with   shallow   and   deep   water   in   a   one-­‐temperature   environment,  
has   been   replaced   by   a   multi-­‐pool   configuration   that   allows   access   to   multiple   community  
demographics   and   interests.   In   this   way,   an   aquatic   center   is   truly   multi-­‐dimensional,   with  
simultaneous   programming   featuring   varied   uses   across   the   broad   spectrum   of   aquatics.   The  
necessity   to   provide   meaningful   programming   for   groups   that   require   specialized   conditions   is  
recognized,  while  at  the  same  time,  the  provision  of  a  comprehensive  community  aquatic  program  
is   well   understood   and   fundamental   to   the   principles   used   to   formulate   this   report.
 
As   noted   in   every   major   survey   of   recreational   activity   in   the   United   States,   and   as  
demonstrated   through   the   “Summary   of   National   Participation   Trends   Analysis”   in   the  
preceding   section   of   this   report,   swimming   ranks   second   only   behind   “walking”   as   the  
preferred  methodology  of  Americans  who  seek  recreation,  leisure,  or  physical  fitness.  
 
Core   programming   activities   are   fundamental   to   a   successful   aquatic   facility.   In   this   section,  
TSE   analyzes   several   core  programming   elements   that   have   particular   significance   to   the   Bandon  
pool,   which   are   critical   to   productive   and   financially   viable   operations.   Each   one   also   forms  
distinctive   user   groups   whose   input   and   involvement   can   be   beneficial   at   all   stages   of   pool  
development  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  from  concept  to  operations.  
 
These  six  primary  programming  elements  include  the  following:  
 
• Multi-­‐-­‐-­‐generational  aquatic  instruction  
• Competitive  training  programs  in  the  three  aquatic  disciplines  (swimming,  synchronized  
swimming,  and  water  polo)  
• Competitive  events  and  competitions    
• Recreational  utilization  and  non-­‐-­‐-­‐competitive  events  
• Health-­‐-­‐-­‐related  programming,  including  aquatic  therapy  and  rehabilitation  
• Masters  programs  and  adult  fitness  opportunities  
 
 
SECTION  5.1:  AQUATICS  INSTRUCTION-­‐MULTI  GENERATIONAL  
 
The  primary  reason  that  aquatic  instruction  is  so  important  is  that  parents  of  young  children  
recognize   its   role   in   the   prevention   of   accidental   death,   and   in   the   provision   of   a   skill   that   can  
substantially  contribute  to  quality  of  life  and  development  of  a  healthy  lifestyle  characterized  
by  physical  activity.  
 
USA  Swimming  provides  the  following  statistical  rationale  for  swimming  instruction:  
 
• Drowning  is  the  second  leading  cause  of  unintentional  injury-­‐-­‐-­‐related  death  for  children  
between   the   ages   of   1   and   14.   (Centers   for   Disease  Control)  
• Ninety  children  drowned  nationwide  from  Memorial  Day  to  July  4,  2016  (USA  
Swimming  Foundation)  
• Approximately  75%  of  child  drowning  occurs  because  of  a  lapse  of  adult  supervision  of  
less  than  five  minutes  (unattributed)  
• African-­‐-­‐-­‐American  children  between  the  ages  of  5  and  19  are  2.6  times  more  likely  to  
drown   than   Caucasian   children   in   the   same   age   group   (Centers   for   Disease   Control)  
 
A   community-­‐wide   lesson   program   is   an   important   resource   in   creating   a   safe   environment   for  
residents,   and   significantly,   it   is   an   investment   in   protecting   people   in   and   around   water.  
Irrespective   of   age   or   the   specific   intent   of   the   class   –   from   basic   swimming   instruction   to  
small  craft  safety  skills  –  instruction  plays  an  essential  role  in  a  well-­‐rounded  community  program.  
 
The   range   of   programming   options   related   to   aquatic   instruction   provides   the   proposed  
facility   with   the   ability   to   provide   services   that   are   specifically   tailored   to   the   expressed   needs  
 
of  community  residents.  These  instructional  opportunities  demonstrate  the  broad  population  
base   that   can   be   served   by   an   aquatic   facility,   including   specific   programs   by   age,   skill   level,  
interest,  and  mobility.  
 
Additionally,   instructional   programming   provided   for   area   youth   can   provide   important  
benefits.   Basic   skills   classes   are   excellent   forerunners   to   physical   education   classes   or  
specialty  classes  and  can  include  lifetime  activities  like  scuba  diving,  kayaking,  and  canoeing.  A  
well-­‐designed   program   for   community   youth   would   also   enable   expansive   vocational  
opportunities,   including   courses   like   lifesaving   and   lifeguarding   which   provide   after-­‐school   or  
summer  vacation  employment  opportunities.  
 
While   the   list   provided   below   is   not   meant   to   be   comprehensive,   the   number   and   type   of  
instructional   classes   provide   ample   evidence   of   the   ways   in   which   the   new   Bandon   aquatic  
facility   can   meet   community   needs.   In   fact,   it   is   common   that   owners/operators   of   new  
facilities   need   to   manage   the   overly   large   expectations   of   some   potential   user   groups.   This  
emphasizes   the   need   to   make   difficult   decisions   in   the   facility   planning   stage   about  
prioritization  of  usage,  particularly  for  prime  hours  outside  of  the  work  or  school  day.  
 
SECTION  5.1.1:  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
 

School  Programs  
 
• Elementary  school  learn  to  swim  program  (potential  relationship  with  one  or  more  
school  districts)  
• Aquatic  instruction  for  special  education  classes  drawn  from  local  schools,  
developmental  centers,  and  social  service  agencies  
• Collaboration  with  daycare  facilities  in  provision  of  programming  primarily  for  children  
under  five  years  of  age  
• Partnership  with  home  school  associations  for  children  and  adolescents  not  enrolled  
in  traditional  school  settings  
 
Community  Programs  
 
• Scuba  classes  
• Red  Cross  Water  Safety  Instructor  (WSI)  classes  
• Red  Cross  small  craft  water  instruction  
• Red  Cross  lifesaving  classes  
• Red  Cross  lifeguarding  classes  
• Coast  Guard  safe  boating  classes  
• Water  aerobics  classes  

 
• Water  safety  classes  and  workshops  
• Survival  training  
• Personal  fitness  training  
• Mother  and  infant  water  acclimatization  classes  
• Police  and  fire  department  rescue  team  training  
 
 
SECTION  5.2:  COMPETITIVE  USAGE  AND  OTHER  RELATED  TRAINING  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
An  important  reason  to  design  a  pool  with  competitive  equipment,  markings,  and  capabilities  
is   the   substantial   number   of   opportunities   for   a   swimming   pool   to   be   used   for   competitive  
training   purposes   across   the   aquatic   disciplines   –   swimming,   synchronized   swimming,   and  
water  polo.  
 
The   proposed   aquatic   facility   could   accommodate   the   needs   of   swimming   programs  
conducted   under   various   auspices   –   school,   club,   and   community   organizations.   Usage   by  
these   teams   would   provide   opportunities   for   boys   and   girls   to   train   in   a   variety   of  
environments,  as  well  as  mixed  practices  for  boys  and  girls,  segmented  by  stroke  specialties  or  
workout  groups.  
 
The  potential  for  growth  of  competitive  swimming,  water  polo,  and  synchronized  swimming  is  
particularly   strong   in   this   geographic   area,   given   the   presence   of   other   programs   at   varying  
levels  of  competitive  excellence,  some  of  which  have  existed  for  many  years.  
 
There   is   evidence   that   synchronized   swimming  could  become   a   highly   popular   club   program  
under   good   volunteer   leadership   and   with   competent   coaching   personnel.   Additionally,   water  
polo   can   grow   substantially   if   nurtured   and   developed   properly,   and   USA   Water   Polo   has  
made   a   strong   effort   to   develop   the   sport   in   areas   outside   of   California   that   meet   certain  
demographic  criteria.  
 
There   are   competitive   teams   that   may   rent   pool   space   in   a   new   aquatic   facility.   While   the  
need   is   particularly   great   for   schools   that   may   not   have   competitive   facilities   on   school  
grounds,   other   swimming   programs   that   are   experiencing   growth   in   numbers   beyond   their  
physical  space  capabilities  may  also  utilize  the  new  pool,  even  if  on  a  seasonal  basis  (summer  
months)  or  casual  basis  (Saturdays  twice  per  month,  for  example).    
The   list   below   recognizes   several   potential   user   groups   that   are   primarily   competitive  
programs   in   aquatics.   The   revenue   opportunities   from   such   groups   also   provide   strong  
rationale   for   accommodating   groups   outside   of   the   primary   30-­‐-­‐-­‐minute   drive   time   geographic  
area,  especially  to  access  long  course  (50-­‐-­‐-­‐meter  pool)  practice  time.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION  5.2.1:  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
School  Programs  
 
5.2.1.1 High  school  swimming  teams  for  boys  and  girls  
5.2.1.2 High  school  water  polo  teams  for  boys  and  girls  
 
Community  Programs  
5.2.1.3 Age  group  swim  club  
5.2.1.4 Masters  swimming  team  
5.2.1.5 Synchronized  swimming  team  
5.2.1.6 Water  polo  team  
5.2.1.7 Rentals  to  public  and  private/parochial  high  school  and  swim  club  teams  in  
the  area  
 
 
SECTION  5.3:  COMPETITIVE  EVENTS  
 
Competitive   events   are   extensions   of   the   usage   opportunities   described   above,   but   it   is  
important   to   note   that   there   are   many   competitions   scheduled   throughout   the   year,   and  
rental  income  from  such  usage  can  play  an  important  role  in  creating  revenue  to  offset  some  
or  all  of  the  operating  expenses.  
 
Additionally,   events   that   bring   competitors   for   some   competitions   may   bring   important  
economic  impact  and  economic  development  opportunities.  Such  competitive  events  can  also  
create   new   partnerships   and   alliances,   particularly   among   nonprofit   entities,   some   of   which  
are  charged  with  finding  ways  to  bring  new  visitors  to  the  area  and  create  tax  revenues  through  
hotel,  rental  car,  and  restaurant  usage.  
 
Competitive   events   can   be   organized   and   administered   internally,   or   the   facilities   can   be  
rented   to   outside   organizations   that   pay   hourly   or   day-­‐based   rental   fees.   Such   rentals   can  
supplement  other  internal  events  and  various  types  of  utilization,  but  care  needs  to  be  given  
that  such  special  events  do  not  disrupt  too  much  the  daily  use  patterns  of  the  facility.  

 
SECTION  5.3.1:  OPPORTUNITES  
 
School  Programs  
 
5.3.1.1 Middle  school  and  high  school  swimming  meets  for  boys  and  girls  
 
Community  Programs  
 
5.3.1.2 Oregon  Swimming  age  group  and  senior  swimming  events  
5.3.1.3 US  Masters  Swimming  
5.3.1.4 US  Synchronized  Swimming  events    
5.3.1.5 USA  Water  Polo  tournaments    
5.3.1.6 Special  Olympics  (and  other  disabled  sports)  competitions  
 
 
SECTION  5.4:  RECREATIONAL  OPPORTUNITIES/NON-­‐COMPETITIVE  SPECIAL  EVENTS  
 
 

While   both   instructional   and   competitive   usages   are   important   components   of   a   comprehensive  
aquatic   program,   recreational   activities   and   non   non-­‐competitive   events   are   also   important  
priorities.  
 
All   pools   have   some   scheduled   time   for   lap   swimming,   and   this   is   the   most   basic   form   of  
recreational   usage.   Additionally,   there   are   opportunities   for   a   variety   of   special   events,   from  
birthday   parties   to   after-­‐prom   parties.   While   the   majority   of   such   usage   is   community-­‐based,  
these   occasions   can   be   especially   important   to   promote   utilization   by   individuals   who   might   not  
otherwise  have  contact  or  connection  with  Bandon,  thus  expanding  the  user  base.  
 
Water  exercise  may  be  conducted  as  an  instructional  experience,  but  it  also  has  an  important  
recreational   element,   and   can   be   both   horizontal   and   vertical   (exercises   performed   while  
standing  on  the  pool  bottom  and  exercises  done  while  floating  at  the  surface).  
 
It  is  recognized  that  the  proposed  aquatic  facility,  depending  upon  the  design  characteristics  
that   are   selected,   would   not   contain   extensive   recreational   amenities,   with   its   focus   more  
specifically   placed   on   more   traditional   recreational   activities,   as   well   as   instruction   and  
competition.   However,   in   facility   planning,   the   option   to   add   recreational   amenities   should  be  
retained  if  doing  so  would  add  to  profitability.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION  5.4.1:  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
School  Programs  
 
5.4.1.1 After-­‐-­‐-­‐prom  parties  
5.4.1.2 Recreational  swimming/stroke  improvement  
 
Community  and/or  Community  Programs  
 
5.4.1.3 Adult  lap  swimming  
5.4.1.4 Private  and  non-­‐-­‐-­‐profit  organization  rentals  
5.4.1.5 Birthday  party  rentals  
5.4.1.6 Age-­‐-­‐-­‐appropriate  party  rentals  
5.4.1.7 Water  exercise  
5.4.1.8 Games  and  specialized  activities  for  both  swimmers  and   non-­‐-­‐-­‐swimmers  
 
 
SECTION  5.5:  HEALTH-­‐RELATED  SPECIAL  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
Swimming  pools  have  become  centers  for  physical  and  occupational  therapy  of  various  types  
to  relieve  discomfort  or  symptoms  of  afflictions  or  disabilities.  
 
Aquatic   therapy   involves   rehabilitation   activities,   usually   performed   in   warm   water   and  
involving  physical  activity  that  includes  exercise  across  a  range  of  motion.  Warm  water  helps  
to   increase   the   dynamics   of   blood   pressure,   blood   and   lymph   circulation,   and   to   decrease  
swelling  in  skin  and  other  tissues.  
 
Participation  in  an  aquatic  therapy  program  offers  some  or  all  of  the  following:  
 
• Overall  health  and  fitness  
• Range  of  motion  
• Stretching  and  movement  capabilities  
• Muscular  coordination  
• Physical  endurance  
Aquatic  therapy  programs  involve  some  trade-­‐offs   in  pool  design  and  associated  costs.  For  such  
therapy  programs  to  be  successful,  pools  must  have  warm  water  (usually  warmer  than  that  used  
for  all  other  potential  activities  of  the  pool);  faster  recirculation  of  filtered  water;  high-­‐tech  water  
chemistry   treatment   systems   and   sanitization   systems;   and,   excellent   air   circulation   systems.  
Pools  may  also  make  some  accommodations  for  ramps,  railings,  and  other  in-­‐pool  equipment,  as  
has  been  included  in  the  pool  design  presented  in  this      report.  
 
Aquatic   therapy   has   been   shown   to   be   an   effective   way   of   producing   incremental   revenue   for  
aquatic  facilities.  Such  utilization  requires  partnerships  with  local  hospitals,  physician  groups,  
and   physical   and   occupational   therapists.   These   arrangements   can   not   only   bring   additional  
operational   revenue   but   also   expand   the   base   of   community   alliances   for   BCSPDC.   Some   of  
 
the  possible  aquatic  therapy  utilization  opportunities  are  listed  below.  
SECTION  5.5.1:  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
• Aquatic  therapy  
• General  physical  therapy  and  injury  rehabilitation  
• Post-­‐-­‐-­‐operative  therapy  to  restore  mobility  or  range  of  motion  
• Arthritis  physical  therapy  
• Hospital  and  clinic  patient  prescriptive  activity  
Pregnancy  activities  
• Athletic  injuries  
Meditation  
• Obesity-­‐-­‐-­‐related  health  issues  
• Diabetic  health  issues  
 
 
SECTION  5.6:  MASTERS  AND  ADULT  FITNESS  OPPORTUNITES  
 
Adult   fitness,   particularly   Masters   programs   in   swimming   and   triathlon   training,   has   gained  
significant  momentum  in  the  last  five  to  ten  years  and  can  be  viewed  as  an   important  lifestyle  
commitment   that   necessitates   specialized   facilities,   equipment,   and   coaches   /   trainers   /  
instructors.  
 
U.S. Masters  swimming  has  an  annual  membership  base  of  more  than  60,000  athletes,  and  
USA   Triathlon   reports   an   annual   membership   of   150,000,   with   an   additional   300,000   individuals  
who  purchase  one-­‐day  licenses  to  compete  in  USA  Triathlon  sanctioned  events.  Adult  athletes  
who   are   interested   in   performance   improvement   are   inclined   to   require   high-­‐end,   high-­‐tech  
services   that   are   not   available   in   health   clubs   and   general   service   clubs   with   social   and   dining  
amenities.  
 
Adult   recreational   athletes   now   seek   sport   performance   services,   where   previously   it   was  
confined  to  elite  or  intercollegiate  athletes  only.  There  is  an  important  niche  for  facilities  that  
can   provide   outstanding   coaching,   combined   with   high   levels   of   applied   scientific   expertise,  
especially   in   providing   feedback   that   can   be   utilized   to   make   technical   improvements   or  
changes  in  training  regimens.  
 
SECTION  5.6.1:  OPPORTUNITES  
 
 

• Masters  swimming  team  


• Masters  synchronized  swimming  group  
• Masters  water  polo  program  
• Specialized  triathlon  training  program  

 
• Cycling  instruction  and  biomechanical  analysis  
• Running  instruction  and  biomechanical  analysis    
• Swimming  biomechanical  analysis  
 
 
SECTION  6:  FINANCIAL  CONSIDERATIONS,  FUNDING  OPPORTUNITIES  AND  PARTNERSHIPS  
 
Funding  for  land  acquisition,  construction  costs,  and  operational  costs  has  traditionally  been  a  
major   hurdle   for   municipalities,   parks   and   recreation   districts,   and   nonprofit   organizations  
seeking  to  build  new  aquatic  facilities  or  add  amenities  to  existing  facilities.  
 
The  economic  downturn  in  2008/2009  reinforced  two  basic  principles  of  successful  projects,  
namely  that  aquatic  facilities  must  do  the  following:  
 
• Encourage   100-­‐-­‐-­‐hour   per   week   utilization   to   increase   revenue   opportunities,  instead   of  
cost-­‐-­‐-­‐cutting  measures  that  invariably  bring  negative  consequences.  
• Create  partnerships  and  collaborations  among  various  user  groups  and  stakeholders,  
to  help  defray  construction  and  operational  costs.  
 
It   is   clear   that   there   is   little   relevance   for  single-­‐use   facilities   that   appeal   narrowly   to   specialized  
constituencies.  The  relatively  limited  scope  of  competitive  swimming  usage  (and  the  revenue  
stream  it  creates)  reinforces  the  necessity  of  “thinking  big,”  including  a  wide  range  of  aquatic  
options   discussed   in   the   previous   section   of   this   report.   Flexibility   and   robust   community  
usage  are  fundamental  concepts  of  successful  pool  projects.  
 
Likewise,  the  necessity  of  establishing  a  broad  vision  for  the  impact  of  a  new  aquatic  facility  
magnifies   the   importance   of   the   establishment   of   collaborations,   partnerships,   and   alliances  
so   that   relevant   decision-­‐makers   can   recognize   the   variety   of   ways   that   an   aquatic   facility   can  
meet   community   needs.   These   cooperative   efforts   are   essential   to   demonstrating   that   an  
aquatic   facility   would   be   used   and   valued   by   diverse   user   groups,   and,   in   turn,   these  
partnerships  enable  funding  possibilities  from  multiple  sources.  
 
Additionally,   TSE   recommends   employing   an   aggressive   strategy   in   identifying   potential  
collaborations  with  community  partners.  To  achieve  this  beneficial  mix  of  funding  options,  the  
new  facility  must  establish  mechanisms  for  inclusive  activity  that  spans  broad  user  groups.  
 
Most   importantly,   there   is   no   single   “correct   path”   for   a   community   to   follow.   There   are  
invariably   localized   conditions   that   have   significant   impact   on   the   funding   mechanisms   that  
are  ultimately  selected.  In  truth,  the  paths  followed  by  other  communities  should  be  used  by  
BCSPDC   as   illustrations,   as   each   local   strategy   presents   opportunities   for   replication   or  
emulation.   The   best-­‐structured   planning   groups   take   good   ideas   from   elsewhere   and   shape  
them  appropriately  to  local  conditions.  
 
 
 
 

 
TSE   commends   the   multi-­‐year   effort   to   build   a   pool   in   Bandon,   as   well   as   the   dedicated  
leaders  who  have  been  resilient  during  the  course  of  several  failed  public  financing  attempts.    
 
In  reviewing  the  current  plans,  which  call  for  individuals  to  make  financial  pledges  of  support,  
TSE   is   impressed   that   a   501   (c)   3   entity   was   established   (in   2005)   to   receive   charitable   gifts.  
And,   currently,   there   are   more   than   400   members   of   BCSPDC,   under   the   LOOP   (Loving   Of   Our  
Pool)  banner,  who  have  provided  support  in  various  ways  to  the  community  effort.  
 
This   demonstration   of   widespread   community   support   for   a   pool   is   encouraging,   and   in   the  
professional   experience   of   TSE   Consulting,   there   is   no   similar   effort   in   the   country   that   has  
achieved  such  a  high  level  of  support,  over  so  many  years.  
 
In   reality,   such   an   approach   is   difficult   to   sustain,   and   financing   commitments   from   lenders   or  
contracts  with  vendors  will  be  difficult  to  achieve,  merely  because  of  the  uncertainty  around  
long-­‐term  capabilities.  
 
TSE   does   not   discourage   BCSPDC   from   continuing   on   its   current   path   and   embarking   on   a  
fundraising   campaign.   However,   TSE   encourages   BCSPDC   to   review   the   various   funding  
mechanisms   contained   in   this   chapter   of   the   report   so   that   funding   opportunities   are   not  
overlooked   in   pursuit   of   a   single   pathway   to   a   successful   result.   On   the   contrary,   BCSPDC  
should  continue  on  its  present  path,  but  it  should  examine  ways  to  provide  additional  revenue  
streams  and  more  predictable  and  certain  sources  of  funding.  
 
 
 
 
 
   
 

 
 

SECTION  6.1:  CAPITAL  MARKETS  FINANCING  


 
 

While  mechanisms  vary  from  state  to  state  and  within  various  types  of  governmental  entities,  
the  capital  markets  are  important  resources  in  financing  public  facilities  and  should  be  viewed  
as  important  to  the  “mix”  of  revenue  streams  that  are  likely  to  be  woven  together  to  form  a  
successfully  funded  project.  
 
It   should   also   be   acknowledged   that   current   conditions   within   the   financial   marketplace,   even  
six   or   seven   years   since   the   financial   crisis   are   still   being   less   than   ideal.   While   this   situation  
may   improve   in   the   next   few   years,   some   forms   of   financing   may   be   preferable   to   others,  
depending   on   the   way   in   which   economic   conditions   evolve   in   the   United   States   and  
worldwide.  
 
SECTION  6.6.1:  GENERAL  OBLIGATION  BOND  
 
 

General   obligation   bonds   are   mechanisms   that   obligate   a   governmental   entity   to   collect  
sufficient   tax   revenues   (usually   through   property   taxes)   to   pay   the   principal   and   interest   on  
the   bonds   at   appropriate   intervals.   General   obligation   bonds   are   frequently   used   for   capital  
projects,   helping   parks   and   recreation   districts,   school   districts,   or   municipalities   acquire  
sufficient   funding   to   be   able   to   meet   construction   costs,   as   well   as   interest   payments.  
Depending  on  the  organizational  partners  selected  by  BCSPDC,  general  obligation  bonds  may  
have  relevance  to  the  eventual  funding  scheme.  
 
For   a   general   obligation   bond   to   be   approved,   the   amount   must   be   within   the   limits  
established  for  maximum  bond  indebtedness  by  the  public  jurisdiction  (school  district,  parks  
district,  or  municipality).  It  must  also  go  through  an  established  system  of  internal  approvals,  
and  it  also  can  be  subject  to  the  wishes  of  the  public  expressed  through  a  referendum  or  other  
similar  mechanism.  For  this  reason,  utilization  of  general   obligation  bonds  requires  evidence  
of   broad-­‐-­‐-­‐based   community   support   created   by   significant   use   of   the   facility,   as   well   as  
established   partnerships   and   alliances   among   user   groups.   For   BCSPDC,   this   mandates  
continued  expansion  of  partnerships  and  alliances.  
 
 
SECTION  6.1.2:  REVENUE  BONDS  
 
Revenue   bonds   are   mechanisms   that   envision   repayment   of   bond   indebtedness   through  
surplus  operational  funds  generated  by  the  use  of  the  new  facility.  While  this  type  of  funding  
has  merit  for  new  facilities  that  have  potential  to  generate  revenue  in  excess  of  expenses,  it  is  
less   likely   to   be   a   useful   mechanism   for   the   construction   of   an   aquatic   facility   because   the  
certainty  of  operational  surplus  (net  profit)  is  not  guaranteed.  For  BCSPDC,  this  mechanism  is  
not   likely   to   be   useful,   as   the   pool   operations   are   not   projected   to   create   surplus   operating  
revenue.  

 
SECTION  6.1.3:  MUNICIPAL  LEASE  
 
This   mechanism   is   based   upon   the   assumption   that   an   investor   –   a   private   sector   company   or  
nonprofit   organization   –   purchases   a   share   of   lease   revenue   over   the   span   of   the   municipal  
lease   from   an   entity   that   has   been   established   by   the   municipality.   This   entity   uses   the  
invested  money  to  build  the  facility  and  leases  the  facility  back  to  the  municipality.  
 
Because   a   municipal   lease   needs   to   be   able   to   forecast   sufficient   revenue   to   pay   for   the  
interest   obligations,   it   is   unlikely   that   this   mechanism   is   suitable   for   the   proposed   aquatic  
facility,  given  the  inability  to  guarantee  that  it  can  generate  positive  cash  flow.  However,  it  is  
possible   that   BCSPDC,   working   in   concert   with   the   Bandon,   could   create   a  non-­‐-­‐-­‐profit  operating  
entity   for   the   facility,   as   there   are   several   important   advantages   under   this   scenario,  
particularly  in  the  ability  to  solicit  and  receive  charitable  contributions.  
 
 
SECTION  6.1.4:  OTHER  MECHANISMS  UTILIZING  PUBLIC  FUNDING  
 
Depending   on   the   past   performance   of   other   similar   real   estate   development  projects   in   the   State  
of   Oregon,   there   may   be   other   forms   of   revenue   generation   through   public   financing.   In   most  
cases,  these  types  of  funding  opportunities  are  predicated  on  the  ability  to  generate  operational  
surplus  and  positive  cash  flow  from  the  proposed  facility.  These  mechanisms  are  less  likely  for  an  
aquatic   center,   which   would   need   to   charge   above-­‐-­‐-­‐   market   rates   for   superior   facilities,  
instructional   programs,   and   aquatic   programming     –   a   scenario   which   is   not   tenable   for   public  
facilities.   However,   it   would   be   prudent   for   BCSPDC   leadership   to   work   in   concert   with   local  
economic   development   agencies   and   chambers   of   commerce   to   determine   if   there   are   possible  
sources   of   specific   funding   allocated   to   job   creation,   tourism   development,   or   other   similar  
revenue  production   initiatives.  
 
 
SECTION  6.2:  PARTNERSHIP  PLAN  
 
 

TSE  notes  that  communities  that  have  been  successful  in  building  new  aquatic  facilities  have  
developed  strong  relationships  with  local  partners  over  the  years,  and  these  collaborations  are  
critical  to  the  planning  and  operational  success  of  a  new  aquatic  facility.  
 
TSE  regards  formalization  of  relationships  as  a  vital  link  to  success,  while  at  the  same  time,  not  
diminishing   the   benefits   of   a   series   of   informal   relationships.   However,   for   facilities   to   include  
diverse   programming   in   which   there   is   complexity   and   financial   risk,   it   is   essential   to   have  
contractual   agreements   that   define   expectations   and   responsibilities.   Good   partnership  
should   be   based   upon   willingness   to   delineate   the   way   in   which   benefits,   financial   or  
otherwise,  will  be  divided.  It  is  also  recognized  that  strategic  priorities  and  funding  capabilities  
of  partners  change  over  time,  as  do  the  individuals  who  sometimes  are  driving  forces  in  the  
establishment  and  maintenance  of  good  relationships.  

 
Therefore,   TSE   proposes   that   BCSPDC   establish   an   operational   philosophy   related   to   facility  
use  partnerships  that  will  enable  it  to  bring  together  the  necessary  resources  to  accomplish  its  
goal   of   construction   of   a   new   aquatic   facility.   While   this   process   may   appear   to   be   overly  
formal  –  delineating  contributions  and  expectations  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   it  is  essential  to  do  so,  particularly  if  
ongoing  successful  relationships  are  necessary  to  meet  the  financial  goals  established  for  the  
facility.  
 
 
SECTION  6.2.1:  PURPOSE  
 
The   process   for   formation   and   maintenance   of   partnership   agreements   is   fundamentally  
important  to  BCSPDC  in  its  ongoing  efforts  to  identify  and  make  arrangements  with  partners  
in  the  public,  private,  and  nonprofit  sectors.  These  partnerships  may  take  a  variety  of  forms,  
and  flexibility  is  a  key  operating  principle  that  enables  strong  relationships  to  prosper.  
 
The  initial  phase  has  the  following  elements:  
 
• Identification  of  a  prospective  partner,  to  include  provision  of  background  information  
about   the   organization,   its   purpose,   and   its   ‘track   record’   of   other   successful  
relationships.  
• Provision   of   the   ways   in   which   information   will   be   shared   about   the   benefits   to   be  
derived  from,  and  accruing  to,  the  potential  partner  organization.  
• Identification   of   ways   in   which   the   partnership   will   provide   overall   benefit   to   the  
community.  
 
Additionally,  BCSPDC  needs  to  evaluate  how  a  potential  partner  would  prospectively  interact  
with  other  existing  or  potential  partners  to  determine  if  there  is  compatibility,  particularly  in  
terms  of  volunteer  resources.  
 
 
SECTION  6.2.2:  ASSUMPTIONS  
 
 

Partnerships   and   collaborations   are   increasingly   being   used   to   augment   funding   capabilities,  
and   school   districts   and   parks   districts   are   providing   leadership   to   this   effort,   particularly  
because   so   many   have   focused   efforts   on   youth   sports   activities.   Such   partnerships   with  
agencies  generally  are  centered  on  funding  relationships,  but  they  may  also  take  other  forms  
to  achieve  political  ends.  
 
Based  upon  experiences  in  other  communities  nationwide,  basic  elements  need  to  be  in  place  
for  partnerships  to  succeed,  including:  
 
• Support   for   the   partnership   must   exist   at   the   highest   level   within   the   organization   staff,  
volunteer,   or   both   because   a   good   partnership   requires   absolute   commitment   from   key  
decision-­‐makers.  

 
• Partnerships   must   be   sought   and   valued,   not   formed   unwillingly   or   for   political  
reasons.   Enterprise   solutions   –   true   collaborations   –   need   to   be   an   operating  
principle,  not  an  unintended  relationship.  
• Partnership   identification   and   development   of   core   requirements   should   be   well   -­‐  
defined,   easily   understood,   and   firmly   in   place   before   partner   procurement   processes  
begin.  
 
 
SECTION  6.2.3:  BENEFITS  
 
 

It   is   essential   that   the   benefits   of   collaborations   be   communicated   broadly,   not   just   among  
current   or   potential   partners,   but   also   within   the   community.   Good   partnerships   involve  
sufficient  and  identifiable  benefits  for  both  parties.  
 
Partnerships  can  accomplish  tasks  with  limited  resources,  respond  to  urgent  issues,  encourage  
cooperative   action   and   conflict   resolution,   and   serve   as   an   education   and   outreach   tool.  
Partnerships  broaden  ownership  in  facility  projects  and  increase  public  support  for  community  
recreation  goals.  And,  partners  often  have  flexibility  to  obtain  and  invest  resources  in  activities  
where  public  entities  may  have  substantial  limitations.  
 
Benefits  for  partnering  entities  include:  
 
• Sharing   risk   with   an   established   governmental   entity   like   the   City   of   Bandon,   which  
has  operational  standards  and  procedures  in  place  and  may  be  able  to  provide  some  
human  resources.  
• Participating   in   a   larger   network   of   support   and   management   that   can   enhance  
organizational  capabilities.  
• Enabling   availability   of   staff   facilitation   for   planning   and   operational   efforts.   Providing  
facility  availability  or  usage  trade-­‐-­‐-­‐offs   at  a  subsidized  level  that  enables  wider  utilization  
of  services  and  facilities.  
 
Benefits  for  the  operational  entity  include:  
 
• Merging   of   resources   to   create   a   higher   level   of   service,   event   production,   and   facility  
availability.  
• Identifying  alternative  funding  sources  that  can  be  available  to  improve  utilization  of  
facility  amenities.  
• Providing   availability   of   alternative   skills   and   capabilities,   including   entrepreneurial  
traits  in  the  private  sector  and  volunteer  manpower  in  the  nonprofit  sector.  
• Delivering  services  efficiently  through  utilization  of  collaborative  business  solutions.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION  6.2.4:  DEFINITION  
 
Based  upon  examination  of  other  successful  pool-­‐-­‐-­‐building  initiatives,  TSE  suggests  the      following  
definition  to  create  appropriate  parameters  on  partnership   development:  
 
"Partnership   is   defined   as   an   operating   agreement   outlining   the   application   of   combined  
resources  between  BCSPDC  and  single  or  multiple  private,  public,  or  nonprofit  sector  entities  to  
attract   or   conduct   events,   manage   or   operate   various   elements   of   an   aquatic   facility,   or  
develop  other  amenities  that  will  contribute  to  the  benefit  of  the  residents  of  the  community  
and  the  financial  viability  of  the  operating  entity."  
 
Partnerships  may  take  any  of  the  following  forms:  
 
• Cash  gifts  or  donor  programs,  including  trust  funds  or  endowments,  generated  under  
strict  guidelines.  
• Improved  access  to  alternative  funding  sources  not  otherwise  available.  Investment  in  
property  or  facilities.  
• Volunteer  manpower.  
• Material,  equipment,  and  physical  resources  that  assist  facility  or  event  operations.  
• Sponsorships  for  cash  or  in-­‐-­‐-­‐kind  services  and  products.  
• Technical  or  management  skills  not  otherwise  available.  
• Other  forms  of  value  in  kind  (VIK)  which  are  budget-­‐-­‐-­‐relieving.  
 
TSE  recommends  viewing  partnerships  in  three  categories:  
 
1) Active   Partnerships,   to   include   management   agreements,   program   partnerships,  
facility   leases,   joint-­‐-­‐-­‐use   agreements,   intergovernmental   agreements,   and   marketing  
partnerships.  
2) Limited  Decision-­‐-­‐-­‐Making  Partnerships  (Private  Sector),  to  include  sponsorships  
3) Limited  Decision-­‐-­‐-­‐Making   Partnerships  (Charitable  Sector),  to  include  provision  of  grants,  
participation   in   donor   programs,   and   the   benefits   of   certain   types   of   volunteer  
programs.  
 
 
SECTION  6.3:  SPONSORSHIPS  
 
It   is   likely   that   BCSPDC   may   actively   seek   sponsorships   to   generate   incremental   revenue   to  
offset   operational   and   capital   costs,   and   it   is   also   possible   that   BCSPDC   will   receive   some  
unsolicited   offers   to   sponsor   events,   facilities,   and   programs.   Therefore,   it   is   essential   to  
formulate  a  sponsorship  policy  to  guide  those  efforts  consistently  and  to  optimal  benefit.  
 
The  specific  objectives  of  the  sponsorship  policy  should  include  the  following:  
 
• To  establish  and  guide  relationships  with  existing  and  potential  partners  that  share  
similar  goals.  
• To  generate  revenue  to  fund  existing  and  proposed  facilities,  programs,  and  events  
 
• To  reduce  or  eliminate  competition  with  various  special  interest  groups  in  seeking  
corporate  and  business  community  support.  
• To  minimize  excessive  commercialization,  while  optimizing  revenue.  
 
Simply  stated,  the  policy  is  intended  to  guide  the  actions  of  BCSPDC  throughout  all  stages  of  
the  project,  but  particularly,  over  the  next  six  to  twelve  months.  Clearly,  all  gifts,  sponsorships,  
and  contractual  partnerships  must  meet  legal  requirements,  as  well  as  reinforce  the  mission,  
values,   and   priorities   that   guide   BCSPDC   and   its   prospective   partners.   And,   corporate  
sponsorship,   in   any   form,   must   not   be   proposed   in   a   way   that   would   result   in   the   loss   of  
appropriate  jurisdiction,  oversight,  or  authority.  
 
SECTION  6.3.1:  GENERAL  GUIDELINES  –  RESTRICTIONS  AND  OPPORTUNITIES  
 
 

For   a   prospective   sponsorship   program   established   by   BCSPDC,   it   is   essential   to   have   a   firm  


understanding   of   the   types   of   sponsorship   or   operating   support   that   are   not   acceptable   in  
order  to  provide  guidance  and  direction  to  those  who  are  charged  with  such  duties.  
 
Restrictions  on  sponsorship  may  include  the  following:  
 
• Police-­‐-­‐-­‐regulated  businesses.  
• Companies  that  derive  a  substantial  share  of  operating  revenue  from  the  sale  of  
tobacco  products.  
• Alcoholic   beverages   generally,   or   when   they   might   be   proposed   as   a   sponsor   for   an  
event  that  has  a  preponderance  of  youth  participants  under  the  legal  age  of  drinking  
alcoholic  beverages.  
• Companies  that  are  currently  engaged  in  litigation  against  BCSPDC  or  any  of  the  
prospective  entities  where  the  aquatic  facility  may  be  located.  
• Situations  in  which  BCSPDC  feels  that  the  credibility  of  a  sponsor's  affiliation  with  an  
event  or  program  would  harm  the  image  of  the  operational  entity.  
 
BCSPDC   may   choose   to   establish   priorities   that   enable   certain   companies   to   have   preferred  
status  within  sponsorship  negotiations,  particularly  when  more  than  one  company  may  wish  
to   sponsor   an   event   or   program.   Likewise,   it   may   establish   some   criteria   that   create   preferred  
status  categories.  
 
Examples  include  the  following:  
 
• A  company's  track  record  of  involvement  and  support  for  other  community  projects  
and  programs.  
• The  desirability  of  association  through  the  positive  image  of  the  sponsoring  company  
in  the  community.  
• The  timeliness  and  readiness  of  the  company  in  entering  into  an  agreement.  
• Operating  and  maintenance  costs  associated  with  the  sponsorship.  
• The  sponsoring  company's  record  of  responsible  environmental  stewardship.  
• The  level  of  users/visitors,  media  exposure,  and  related  opportunities  for  positive  
community  relations  efforts.  
 
SECTION  6.3.2:  RESPONSIBILITY  
 
 

TSE  recommends  a  small  ‘sponsorship  review’  working  group  be  established.    This  working  group  
should  review  all  proposed  sponsorship  agreements  and  provide  recommendations  to  appropriate  
BCSPDC   decision-­‐-­‐-­‐makers   and   BCSPDC   primary   partners.   The   necessity   of   having   a   multi-­‐-­‐-­‐
stakeholder   team   is   emphasized   because   in   its   absence,   it   is   difficult   to   minimize   the   impact   of  
over-­‐-­‐-­‐commercialization,   and   equally   importantly,   it   is   essential   to   eliminate   unhealthy  
competition  for  resources,  or  competition  among  different  interest  groups,  clubs,  or   programs.  
 
 
SECTION  6.3.3:  RELEVANT  PROCEDURAL  GUIDELINES  
 
 

While  this  list  is  not  intended  to  be  comprehensive,  it  is  essential  to  recognize  some  of  the  key  
elements   of   proposed   sponsor   contracts.   Included   below   are   several   that   have   rather   clear-­‐-­‐-­‐cut  
limitations,   but   there   are   other   areas   that   will   require   review   and   consideration   by   facility  
management  to  establish  workable  solutions:  
 
• Signage   –   The  type,  location,  size,  content,  and  duration  of  advertising  or  sponsorship  
recognition   needs   to   be   limited   and   consistent.   Such   requirements   need   to   be  
included   in   the   contract   between   the   sponsor   and   the   operational   entity   and  
monitored  by  BCSPDC  personnel  for  compliance.  
• Employee   Participation   –   Employees   should   not   be   required   to   wear   sponsor-­‐-­‐-­‐   branded  
clothing  during  work  hours.  
• Community   Sports   Teams   –   Businesses   should   be   allowed   to   sponsor   community  
sports   teams   (swimming,   water   polo,   Masters,   etc.).   However,   BCSPDC   leaders   should  
review  such  recognition  to  ensure  propriety  and  consistency.  
 
 
SECTION  6.3.4:  PROCEDURES  AND  OTHER  CONSIDERATIONS  
 
BCSPDC  should  formulate  a  set  of  procedures  consistent  with  relevant  guidelines  for  contract  
review  and  approval.  However,  while  it  is  likely  that  there  will  be  a  variety  of  opportunities  for  
sponsorship,  it  is  essential  that  there  is  broad  participation  in  the   decision-­‐-­‐-­‐making  process  so  that  
the  policies  and  procedures  are  beneficial  for  the  whole  community.  
 
Within   these   procedures,   careful   consideration   should   be   given   to   interpretation,  
enforcement,  and  tracking  of  contractual  relations,  including  risk  management  considerations,  
timelines,  size  and  location  of  recognition,  and  other  details  of  the  relationship.  It  is  suggested  
that  all  cash  payments  will  be  provided  by  the  sponsor,  in  full  at  the  time  that  the  contract  is  
executed,  although  this  is  not  always  feasible  for  the  sponsoring  entity.  

 
Among  the  questions  that  need  to  be  posed  to  a  potential  sponsor  relate  to  community  needs  
and  might  include  the  following:  
 
• How  does  the  sponsorship  meet  facility  and  programming  needs?  
• How  will  your  organization  meet  ADA  and  EEO  requirements?  
• What  is  the  length  of  agreement  sought?  
• What  are  the  levels  of  general  liability  insurance  that  you  currently  hold?  
• What  is  your  experience  with  similar  relationships  in  other  settings?  
 
Logistics   also   play   an   important   role   in   determination   of   the   appropriateness   of   a   sponsor.  
Some  of  the  potential  questions  could  include  the  following:  
 
• How  much  space  do  you  need?  What  type  of  space?  
• What  is  absolutely  critical  to  your  plan  that  is  specific  to  location?  
• What  is  the  proposed  timeline?  
 
Evaluation  is  also  a  critical  element  of  this  process,  and  it  is  often  overlooked  because  of  the  
emphasis   on   the   needs,   commitments,   and   mutual   obligations   at   the   front-­‐-­‐-­‐end   of   the  
agreement.  Key  questions  include  the  following:  
 
• How,  by  whom,  and  at  what  intervals  should  the  project  be  evaluated?  
• How  can  you  assure  the  long-­‐-­‐-­‐term  stability  of  your  company/organization?  
• What  types  of  exit  strategies  should  we  include?  
• What  should  be  done  if  the  project  does  not  meet  the  conditions  of  the  original  
agreements?  
 
Costs   for   the   approval   process   should   also   be   considered.   For   most   proposed   sponsorships,  
there   will   be   considerable   time   spent   on   the   review   and   approval   process   once   a   project  
passes   through   the   initial   review   phase.   This   time   includes   discussions   with   the   proposed  
partners;  exploration  of  synergies;  possible  RFP  processes;  and,  the  various  details  associated  
with  the  specific  project.  
 
There   also   may   be   incidental   (although   not   necessarily   insignificant)   costs   for   construction  
and   planning   documents,   design   work,   and   related   needs   stipulated   by   policy.   Successful  
partnerships  will  take  these  costs  into  account  and  may  plan  (or  propose)  for  some  or  all  of  
the  costs  to  be  recovered  within  the  proposal  framework.  Regardless,  these  costs  should  be  
recognized  within  the  process  so  that  the  likelihood  of  recovery  is  increased.  
 
Land   use   or   site   improvements   may   also   come   into   play   during   the   review   process   as   some  
proposed  relationships  might  include  facility  or  land  use.  Necessary  site  improvements  cannot  
be   automatically   assumed.   Costs   and   responsibility   for   these   improvements   should   be  
considered  within  the  partnership  proposal,  and  some  of  the  facility  costs  may  be  negotiated  
within   the   project   scope,   especially   direct   costs   like   staffing   or   maintenance   to   specified  
standards.  

 
These   areas   are   not   exhaustive,   but   reflect   the   fact   that   each   contract   will   have   a   myriad   of  
specific   details,   and   the   challenge   is   to   place   them   in   the   context   of   a   contract   that   reflects  
consistency,   adherence   to   mission,   and   operates   within   a   prescribed   set   of   guidelines   that   are  
approved   by   appropriate   and   relevant   decision-­‐-­‐-­‐makers.   It   is   by   no   means   an   easy   path   to   steer,  
albeit  a  necessary  one.  
 
 
SECTION  6.3.5:  NON-­‐ACTIVE  PARTNERSHIPS  
 
While  focus  is  placed  on  the  identification,  acquisition,  and  management  of  ‘active’  partnerships  like  
marketing   partnerships   and   facility   rentals/leases,   a   sometimes-­‐-­‐-­‐neglected   area   of   partnership   are  
‘non-­‐-­‐-­‐active’  partnerships,  or  ‘limited  decision-­‐-­‐-­‐making’  partnerships,  including  grant  programs,  donor  
programs,  and  volunteer  programs.  
 
• Grant   programs   –   Grants   emanate   from   a   variety   of   sources,   including   governmental  
agencies,   private   foundations,   community   foundations,   and   corporate   foundations.   In  
general  terms,  each  foundation  establishes  specific  guidelines,  priorities,  and  procedures  
for   the   way   in   which   it   makes   grants.   In   some   cases,   corporations   that   have   interest   in  
sponsoring   an   event   may   derive   their   funds   internally   from   a   foundation   because   the  
purpose  of  their  involvement  may  be  more  closely  aligned  to  community  relations  than  to  
marketing.  
 
• Donor   Programs   –   Charitable   giving   needs   active   management   to   create   and  support   a  
suitable  program   of  individual  and  corporate  philanthropy,  and  there  is  usually  less  direct  
involvement   in   the   way   in   which   money   is   spent,   particularly   as   compared   to   corporate  
sponsorship.   The   key   difference   is   the   expected   return   for   the   donor.   With   corporate  
sponsorship  and  other  coordinated  relationships,  there  is  an  expected  ‘payback’  in  return  
for  the  gift.  In  pure  donor  programs,  the  satisfaction  to  the  donor  comes  from  supporting  
worthwhile  causes,  and,  thus,  the  expectations  are  substantially  different.  
 
• Volunteer   Programs   –   While   volunteer   programs   require   active   management,   it   is   most  
often  supplied  by  nonprofit  organizations  or  as  part  of  a  corporate  employee  group  and,  
thus,   managed   outside   of   the   operating   entity.   TSE   views   a   community-­‐-­‐-­‐   wide   volunteer  
program  as  a  necessity  in  order  to  derive  maximum  benefit  and  to  involve  individuals  who  
are  not  ‘insiders’  to  the  main  user  group.  
 
 
SECTION  6.3.6:  CONCLUSION  
 
Because  it  is  unlikely  that  a  single  revenue  source  will  supply  the  needed  funding  to  construct  a  
new   aquatic   facility,   the   active   stakeholders   need   to   employ   strategies   that   emphasize  
partnerships,  alliances,  and  collaborations.  BCSPDC  must  actively  support  and  assist  the  process  
to  seek  partners  that  will  operate  within  carefully  constructed  parameters.  
 
 
Further,  in  order  to  take  advantage  of  the  possibilities  associated  generally  with  philanthropy  and  

 
sponsorship     (although   the   motivation   for   each   is   different),   BCSPDC   should   consider   further  
utilization   of   its   nonprofit   status   to   continue   to   engage   community   partners,   especially   where  
such   affiliation   with   a   non-­‐-­‐-­‐profit   organization   can   result   in   tax   and   gifting   benefits.   This   legal  
mechanism  could  take  many  forms,  but  it  appears  that  an  association  with  a  municipal  entity  to  
alleviate   the   tax   burden,   while   creating   charitable   giving   channels,   is   highly   worthwhile   and   could  
form  the  key  difference  between  financial  success  and  failure.  
 
Clearly,   the   LOOP   effort   has   demonstrated   widespread   community   support   among   dedicated  
individuals  who  view  a  new  pool  as  an  important  community  asset.  As  BCSPDC  moves  forward  in  
2017,  careful  consideration  needs  to  be  given  to  alignment  with  both  nonprofit  sector  and  private  
sector   partners.   Important   first   steps   have   been   taken,   and   now   the   nest   steps   need   to   involve  
more  institutional  partners  who  can  help  “push  the  ball  over  the  goal  line.”  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION  7:  OPINION  OF  OPERATIONAL  REVENUE  AND  EXPENSE  
 
In  this  section,  TSE  provides  BCSPDC  with  a  five-­‐year  pro  forma  described  earlier  in  this  report,  with  
detailed  opinion  of  prospective  operational  revenue  and  expense.  
 
SECTION  7.1:  OPINION  OF  PROBABLE  EXPENSE  
 
Expense  projections  are  included  for  the  following:  
• Utilities    
• Various  administrative  and  operational  services  
• Insurance  
• Various  administrative  and  operational  services  
• Staffing,  including  both  maintenance  &  operations  and  program  personnel  
• Expected  3%  increase  in  annual  operating  expenses  
• No  capital  improvement  expenses,  beyond  pool  construction,  are  included  in  Years  1-­‐5  
 
Expenses    
  Year  1   Year  2   Year  3   Year  4   Year  5  
Utilities   $          10,000   $            10,300   $        10,609   $        10,927   $        11,255  

Services   $   12,000   $    12,360   $        12,731   $        13,113   $        13,506  


Insurance   $              6,000   $        6,180   $            6,365   $            6,556   $            6,753  
Supplies   $          10,000   $            10,300   $        10,609   $        10,927   $        11,255  
((opesartions)  
Staff  for  Programs   $          60,000   $    61,800   $        63,560   $        65,560   $        67,530  
Staff  for  Operations   $      140,000   $        144,200   $    148,526   $    152,982   $    157,571  
Total  Operations   $      238,000   $      245,140   $    252,400   $    260,065   $    267,700  
 
Capital  Expenses  
Pools   $  510,560          
Public  Spaces   $  840,000          
Building  Support   $  200,000          
Site  Work   $  460,000          
Overhead  Costs            
(Contingency,  Design    
Fees  etc.)   $  422,217  
Total  Capital            
(including    
contingency)   $  2,432,777  
 
Repair/Renovation            
Capital  Improvements   $  -­‐-­‐-­‐  0-­‐-­‐-­‐            
 
Total   $2,670,777   $      245,140   $      252,400   $    260,065   $    267,700  

 
SECTION  7.2:  OPINION  OF  PROBABLE  REVENUE  
 
Revenue  projections  for  a  five-­‐-­‐-­‐year  period  are  analyzed  in  detail,  including  the  following:  
• Instructional  programs,  with  generic  reference  to  “learn  to  swim”  
• Open  recreational  swim  is  membership-­‐-­‐-­‐based,  not  individual  use  
• Specialized  instructional  programs  are  in  place  
• Competitive  swimming  team  use    
• Rental  revenues  from  outside  organizations    
• Concessions/vending  sales,  with  assumption  that  concessionaire  will  invest  in  kitchen  
equipment  as  an  element  of  a  multi-­‐year  agreement  with  facility  management  
• An  annual  payment  with  a  hospital/medical  services  provider  for  aquatic  therapy  is  
included,  based  upon  initial  discussions  that  envision  exclusivity  and  enhanced  patient  
services  
• Expected  4%  increase  in  annual  operating  revenue  
 
Projected  Yearly  Revenues  
 
Revenue    
  Year  1   Year  2   Year  3   Year  4   Year  5  
Learn  to  Swim  and  other  Specialized            
Aquatic  Programs   $        30,000   $      31,200   $      32,448   $      33,746   $      35,096  
Subscription/Annual  Usage   $    120,000   $  124,800   $  129,792   $  134,984   $  140,383  
Fee/Membership  
Competition  Swimming  Team  Usage  Fees            
(Net)   $        10,000   $      10,400   $      10,816   $      11,249   $      11,699  
Hospital/Medical  Group  Agreement  for        $      25,000      $      26,000      $      27,040      $        28,122      $        29,247  
Aquatic  Therapy    
Third  Party  /  Outside  Special  Event            
Rentals   $        25,000   $      26,000   $    27,040   $      28,122   $      29,247  
Community  Programs   $        20,000   $      20,800   $    21,632   $        22,498   $      23,398  
Vending/Concessions   $        20,000   $      20,800   $    21,632   $        22,498   $      23,398  
  $    249,000   $  258,960   $  270,400   $    281,219   $  292,468  

 
SECTION  7.3:  OPERATIONAL  PRO  FORMA  –  FIVE-­‐YEAR  PROJECTION  
 
TSE  has  utilized  the  various  revenue  and  expense  inputs  to  create  a  five-­‐-­‐-­‐year  projection  that  can  
provide  guidance  to  BCSPDC  and  its  partners.  
 
A  five-­‐year  pro  forma  is  presented  for  consideration.  TSE  m a k e s  the  following  observations  
regarding  the  viability  of  a  new  aquatic  center  in  Bandon,  Oregon:  
 
• The  aquatic  facility  is  projected  to  have  an  operating  surplus  of  approximately  $11,000  in  
year  1,  with  an  expectation  of  increased  revenues  of  4%  and  an  expectation  of  increased  
expenses  of  3%,  both  on  an  annualized  basis.  
 
• Cost   recovery   is   approximately   104%   to   109%   in   each   of   the   first   five   years   of   operation,  
standards   which   are   higher   than   national   trends   in   aquatics   at   public   facilities,   based  
upon  an  operational  model  which  places  community  utilization  (community  recreation,  
instructional  classes,  and  other  specialty  programs)  as  the  highest  priority.  The  operating  
scenario  is  not  highly  speculative,  given  the  small  number  of  competitor  facilities  in  the  
area,  none  of  which  operate  “total  aquatic  programming,”  as  noted  in  Section  3  of  this  
report.  
 
• The   favorable   financial   outlook   is   primarily   due   to   reliance   on   two   significant  
circumstances:   the   first,   a   string   base   of   community   support   generated   over   the   past  
decade  that  is  distinctive  and  unique  in  its  longevity  and  dedication;  and,  the  second,  the  
demonstrated   commitment   of   more   than   400   individuals   willing   to   put   forward   a  
financial   pledge   toward   utilization   of   the   facility.   The   other   “wild   card”   for   Bandon   is   the  
aquatic  therapy  component,  which  could  become  a  significant  source  of  revenue  in  the  
future.   Additionally,   hospital   or   medical   group   support   could   possibly   include   a   more  
significant  investment  in  the  facility  -­‐-­‐  sponsorship,  naming  rights,  or  other  contributions  
to   the   construction   or   ongoing   operational   costs   –   although   such   an   agreement   is   not  
included  in  the  pro  forma.  
 
• While   the   operational   trends   are   likely   to   have   a   high   degree   of   accuracy   because   of   the  
absence   of   numerous   direct   competitors   in   geographic   proximity,   various   types   of  
programming   will   emerge   that   can   have   differential   impact   on   the   bottom   line,  
depending   upon   their   characteristics,   after   community   input   is   solicited   and   received.  
Aquatic  programming  options  have  various  hourly  yields,  and  care  needs  to  be  given  to  
balance  community  needs  with  economic  realities.  
 
• TSE   has   not   considered   debt   service   or   local   taxes   in   the   respective   expense   financial  
projections.   Additionally,   it   is   recognized   that   there   may   be   lower   expected   construction  
expenses  through  cost  engineering  procedures.  
 
• TSE   has   considered   fundraising   efforts   by   BCSPDC,   including   charitable   giving   in  
formulating   the   pro   forma.   However,   there   is   reason   to   believe   that   BCSPDC   could  
successfully  leverage  its  capabilities  and  its  current  and  past  results  to  improve  the  
financial  outcomes  through  additional  efforts  in  the  future.  

 
It  should  be  noted  that  some  or  all  of  the  following  options  could  increase  revenue  in  the  five-­‐-­‐-­‐year  
pro  forma:  
 
• An  increased  level  of  public  usage  during  the  work  day,  particularly  through  utilization  
by   employees   who   work   at   non-­‐-­‐-­‐traditional   times,   i.e.,   hospital   workers,   warehouse  
personnel,  or  others  who  do  not  work  a  traditional  9:00  AM  to  5:00  PM  work  day.  
 
• Supplemental   rental   income   to   be   generated   through   utilization   by   high   school   and  
club   teams,   depending   on   the   size   and   objectives   of   the   teams   contemplating   such  
usage.  
 
• Aggressive   marketing   of   aquatic   rehabilitation   and   therapy   arrangements   with   local  
medical  providers,  with  substantial  upside  potential  from  the  pro  forma.  
 
• More  facility  users  drawn  from  surrounding  communities  outside  of  the  30-­‐-­‐-­‐minute  drive  
time   radius   who   are   attracted   by   the   excellence   of   program   offerings   and   the   quality   of  
instruction.  
 
• An  aggressive  marketing  and  promotional  program  with  emphasis  on  instructional  and  
specialty  programming.  
 
Based   upon   the   ability   of   identifying   an   acceptable   mix   of   public   funding,   charitable   giving,  
corporate   sponsorships,   collaborations   with   community   organizations,   and   other   available  
privately-­‐-­‐-­‐generated  sources,  TSE  believes  that  a  new  aquatic  facility  can  have  a  positive  impact  
for  the  community,  with  a  sufficient  level  of  cost  effectiveness  that  justifies  moving  forward  
with  this  project.      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
The  pro  forma:  
 
Revenue    
  Year  1   Year  2   Year  3   Year  4   Year  5  
Learn  to  Swim  and  other  Specialized            
Aquatic  Programs   $        30,000   $      31,200   $      32,448   $      33,746   $      35,096  
Subscription/Annual  Usage   $    120,000   $  124,800   $  129,792   $  134,984   $  140,383  
Fee/Membership  
Competition  Swimming  Team  Usage  Fees            
(Net)   $        10,000   $      10,400   $      10,816   $      11,249   $      11,699  
Hospital/Medical  Group  Agreement  for        $      25,000      $      26,000      $      27,040      $        28,122      $        29,247  
Aquatic  Therapy    
Third  Party  /  Outside  Special  Event            
Rentals   $        25,000   $      26,000   $    27,040   $      28,122   $      29,247  
Community  Programs   $        20,000   $      20,800   $    21,632   $        22,498   $      23,398  
Vending/Concessions   $        20,000   $      20,800   $    21,632   $        22,498   $      23,398  
  $    249,000   $  258,960   $  270,400   $    281,219   $  292,468  

 
Expenses    
  Year  1   Year  2   Year  3   Year  4   Year  5  
Utilities   $          10,000   $            10,300   $        10,609   $        10,927   $        11,255  

Services   $   12,000   $    12,360   $        12,731   $        13,113   $        13,506  


Insurance   $              6,000   $        6,180   $            6,365   $            6,556   $            6,753  
Supplies     $          10,000   $            10,300   $        10,609   $        10,927   $        11,255  
Staff  for  Programs   $          60,000   $    61,800   $        63,560   $        65,560   $        67,530  
Staff  for  Operations   $      140,000   $        144,200   $    148,526   $    152,982   $    157,571  
Total  Operations   $      238,000   $      245,140   $    252,400   $    260,065   $    267,700  
 
Net  Profit  (Loss)   $11,000   $13,820   $18,000   $21,154   $24,732  
Recovery  Percentage      104.6%    105.6%    107.1%    108.1%    109.3%  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Addendum  
 
Section  4  of  this  report  –  User  Groups  and  Market  Analysis  –  requires  supplemental  information  in  order  
to  utilize  the  data  responsibly  for  long-­‐term  decision-­‐making.    
 
This  section  provides  statistical  information  on  Bandon  in  the  following  areas:  
• Population  
• Racial  Composition  
• Age  Segment  Distribution  
• Income  Characteristics  
• Participation  Trends  
Each  of  these  statistical  areas  utilizes  data  provided  through  Environmental  Systems  Research  Institute,  
Inc.  (ESRI),  one  of  the  foremost  agencies  in  Geographic  Information  Systems  (GIS),  whose  analysis  of  
population  projections  is  widely  used.    The  data  provided  in  Section  4  of  the  report  was  obtained  in  
December  2016  and  is  based  on  numbers  provided  in  the  2010  Census.      
 
While  the  statistical  analysis  and  population  projections  are  deemed  highly  accurate,  two  important  
factors  are  not  properly  recognized:  the  impact  of  tourism,  understood  to  be  75,000  visitors  per  year  to  
the  area;  and,  the  impact  of  second-­‐home  owners,  whose  income  and  desire  for  recreational  services  
skew  the  permanent  population  statistics.  Additionally,  second-­‐home  owners  may  choose  to  rent  their  
property  for  some  portion  of  the  year,  again  with  an  unknown  impacts  created  by  this  renter  group.  
 
It  is  recognized  that  a  new  aquatic  center  would  be  a  primary  attraction  to  tourists  and  to  new  
permanent  residents  of  all  ages.  An  increase  in  the  second-­‐home  owner  population  will  also  create  a  
stimulus  to  the  local  economy,  which  will  undoubtedly  encourage  local  businesses  to  acknowledge  the  
commercial  value  of  the  aquatic  center.  And,  a  new  recreational  amenity  like  the  proposed  aquatic  
center  would  be  an  attractive  new  tourism  amenity  that  would  likely  have  considerable  utilization  by  
individuals  and  families  visiting  the  area,  many  of  whom  have  been  attracted  by  the  quality  of  the  
recreational  opportunities  already  in  existence.  
 
Because  these  two  population  groups  may  provide  substantial  utilization  of  a  new  aquatic  center,  it  
would  be  prudent  to  create  a  survey  instrument,  supplemented  by  community  forums,  to  measure  the  
potential  impact  and  to  understand  the  programming  opportunities  that  would  be  most  attractive.  
 
Thus,  TSE  Consulting  suggests  that  the  market  analysis  provided  in  this  report  is  accurate,  but  
incomplete,  and  it  is  hopes  that  local  authorities  will  seek  input  and  feedback  that  encourages  
architectural  design,  facility  amenities,  and  programming  opportunities  that  are  consistent  with  tourists  
and  second-­‐home  owners,  in  addition  to  permanent  residents.  By  undertaking  such  additional  market  
analysis,  the  prospects  for  successful  financial  outcomes  are  enhanced  considerably.  

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