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Your Community, Your Center: The Future of Health & Connections in Woodburn NOVEMBER 2024 BOND PROPOSAL WOODBURNCOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG ---PAGE BREAK--- Please Welcome Woodburn Mayor - Frank Lonergan Former Oregon State Representative - Teresa Alonso Leon Lifelong Woodburn Community Member - Anthony Veliz WOODBURNCOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG ---PAGE BREAK--- WOODBURNCOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG History of the pool in Woodburn! ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Background as of Today • 2008 - Feasibility Study (Great Recession) • 2017 – Revisioning of the Community Center • 22-Person Community Center Advisory Committee (CAC) and Community Outreach • 2020 – Covid-19 Pandemic • 2024 – Re-established CAC to support bond and private fundraising ---PAGE BREAK--- About the Proposed Bond Measure The City of Woodburn bond measure proposed for this November’s ballot would fund the expansion and improvements of Woodburn’s Aquatic center into a full-service community center including: WOODBURNCOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG • Indoor Walk/Jog Track • Multi-Court Gym • New Exercise Space & Equipment • New Fitness Rooms • Event and Conference Space • Commercial Kitchen • Child Watch • Pool Party Room • Collaboration Spaces • Warm Water Rec/Therapy Pool • Splash Pad • New Water Slide • New Saunas • New Locker Rooms ---PAGE BREAK--- Large Gathering Space for our Diverse Community A community multi-purpose room and event spaces (3,200+ sqft) with a commercial kitchen that can be used for special events, senior meal programs, job training opportunities, local nonprofits, and as an incubator space for small businesses. Lecture 210 Seats Gala 248 Seats Subdivided 210 Seats ---PAGE BREAK--- Large Gathering Space for our Diverse Community ---PAGE BREAK--- Large Gathering Space for our Diverse Community ---PAGE BREAK--- Large Gathering Space for our Diverse Community ---PAGE BREAK--- Large Gathering Space for our Diverse Community ---PAGE BREAK--- Large Gathering Space for our Diverse Community ---PAGE BREAK--- Warm-Water Pool for Recreation & Therapy The addition of a warm- water pool that would be more accessible for seniors and people with disabilities and would be used for family recreation, swim lessons, therapy and exercise classes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Warm-Water Pool for Recreation & Therapy ---PAGE BREAK--- Warm-Water Pool for Recreation & Therapy ---PAGE BREAK--- Warm-Water Pool for Recreation & Therapy ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Lap Pool Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Lap Pool Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Multi-Court Gymnasium with Elevated Walk-Jog Track A multi-court gymnasium for youth and adult sports leagues including basketball, pickleball, futsal, volleyball and other court sports, meeting a region-wide need for lack of indoor recreation space. ---PAGE BREAK--- Multi-Court Gymnasium with Elevated Walk-Jog Track ---PAGE BREAK--- Multi-Court Gymnasium with Elevated Walk-Jog Track ---PAGE BREAK--- Multi-Court Gymnasium with Elevated Walk-Jog Track ---PAGE BREAK--- Multi-Court Gymnasium with Elevated Walk-Jog Track ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness & Wellness An expanded wellness and fitness space will provide additional opportunities for fitness classes for all ages and abilities, as well as state-of-the-art weights/cardio equipment and an indoor walk/jog track. ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness and Wellness ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness and Wellness ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness and Wellness ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness and Wellness ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness and Wellness ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness and Wellness ---PAGE BREAK--- Center Design & Outdoor Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Center Design & Outdoor Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Center Design & Outdoor Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Center Design & Outdoor Improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- Funding Sources & Cost The total cost of the project is $60 million. After a significant amount of advocacy, the City ultimately secured a $15 million grant from the Oregon Legislature and committed $5 million in City funds that can be utilized after the City unlocks matching funds through the passage of a $40 million bond measure. The matching funds from the state will only be available if the project is fully funded by Spring 2025. In addition to state and local funds, the City, in partnership with Woodburn Proud, has launched a capital campaign to secure funding from private donors and foundations. ---PAGE BREAK--- Funding Sources & Cost The bond would cost approximately $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $15 per month for the average homeowner in Woodburn. ---PAGE BREAK--- Timeline ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Questions? THANK YOU!