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Page County board authorizes RFP to study wellness and recreation center on county-owned land
Summary
The board authorized staff to issue a request for proposals or design-build procurement to develop a wellness and recreation center concept on 6.8 county-owned acres; staff presented a 20,000 sq ft facility estimate and $5.5–$6.5 million cost range with multiple funding options including TOT, fund balance, loans and grants.
The Page County Board of Supervisors authorized staff to pursue a request for proposals or a design-build procurement to develop a proposed wellness and recreation center on 6.8 acres the county owns adjacent to the Votex center.
County presenters described the center as a multiuse facility with two full-size basketball courts (lined also for volleyball and pickleball), a multiuse turf area suitable for indoor soccer and softball batting lanes, a walking track, and space for concessions and events. Staff said the building footprint is about 20,000 square feet and described a prefabricated metal building erected on-site as the expected construction approach.
Cost estimates presented to the board ranged from roughly $5.5 million to $6.5 million including equipment. Staff cited an operating-cost comparison of about $250,000 annually from other facilities as a planning reference. Funding scenarios discussed included approximately $1.9 million in unused transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue, the county’s fund balance (presented as about $20 million with an $8 million reserve requirement noted), loans (examples cited roughly $200,000 annual payment per $1 million borrowed in the presentation), a Valley Health grant notionally discussed at about $200,000 per year for several years, and DHCD low-income grant possibilities.
Board members raised options and cautions: one member urged considering energy and solar installations to reduce operating costs; others discussed membership models (staff example: 300 members at $30/month = $108,000/year) and potential future add-ons such as an indoor pool, which consultants said would substantially increase operating and staffing costs. Staff estimated a best-case construction timeline of roughly 12 to 18 months if procurement and site work proceeded promptly.
A motion to authorize an RFP or design-build procurement to advance the project was moved and seconded. The chair called named 'yes' votes for Mr. Covey, Kyle, Mr. Vaughn and Mr. Lauderback; the motion carried and staff will proceed with procurement steps to produce formal proposals for board review.
