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Euclid’s Rec & Wellness Center on track for June opening; council reviews operational and capital costs
Summary
Recreation staff told the finance committee the Rec & Wellness Center aims to open in June 2026 and flagged capital encumbrances for equipment and furniture; senior programs reported grant awards and service volumes, and council asked for fee and utility projections.
Recreation officials told the Executive Finance Committee on Feb. 25 that construction of the new Rec & Wellness Center is nearing completion and that programming, equipment and operating plans are being finalized for a June opening.
Director Stevens said the Rec & Wellness Center is expected to open in June and that the rec commission will set membership and program fee schedules in April. The department projected $40,000 in pool fee revenue and identified a $300,000 transfer from the general fund in the rec operating account to support programming and operations while member fees are established.
On capital, Stevens said the department has encumbered nearly $400,000 for weight and cardio equipment and expects an allocation of about $130,140 for lobby and multipurpose room furniture and other pool‑house work. Recreation also described planned purchases for playgrounds and ongoing replacement of field and maintenance equipment.
Senior programs manager Cassandra Brunson reported daily activity levels (about 100 seniors visiting for programs and ~80 attending congregate lunch) and said the program delivers roughly 100 homebound meals daily. Brunson said senior programs were awarded $112,500 for 2026 from a mobility grant (NOACCA) to help cover drivers and kitchen staff, which she estimated will cover about 64% of those positions' cost.
Council members asked about utility and equipment line items for the new center and whether half‑year utility estimates should be added to 2026 projections; staff agreed to provide utility estimates and vehicle replacement timing (grant‑reimbursed purchases) before the next budget presentation.
No formal budget votes were taken; staff said they will return with fee proposals, utility estimates and more precise capital numbers.
