The document provides information about developing a recreational facility in Kirkland, WA through a public-private partnership with the YMCA. It summarizes four recent YMCA facility projects in Washington, detailing their size, costs, community contributions, and ownership/operation. These examples demonstrate the YMCA's experience developing world-class facilities at lower costs than tax-funded options, without creating a long-term tax burden for citizens. The document advocates working with the YMCA to develop a facility in Kirkland that would be owned and operated by the YMCA and provide amenities and programs to the community at low or no direct costs to users.

1.  Objective
 To develop and operate a successful, sustainable,
community recreational facility without creating yet
another tax burden on the citizens of Kirkland.
“Y” not look at another Option?

2.  The YMCA has 100 years experience building and
operating beautiful, vibrant facilities at a far more
reasonable cost and without a permanent tax bill.

“Y” not look at another Option?
YMCA Sq Ft Cost Community Funds
Stanwood 48,000 $23M $17M
Sumner 110,000 $35M $16.4M
Hazelwood 85,000 $22M $12M
Gig Harbor 74,765 $24M $16M

3. Prop 1 – It doesn’t end when the ARC
is paid for …. It’s forever!
Home Value Annual Prop Tax Tax Paid Over 30 Years
at $0.25 at $0.75 at $0.25 at $.75
$250,000 $62.50 $187.50 $1,875.00 $5,625.00
$500,000 $125.00 $375.00 $3,750.00 $11,250.00
$750,000 $187.50 $562.50 $5,625.00 $16,875.00
$1,500,000 $375.00 $1,125.00 $11,250.00 $33,750.00
$3,000,000 $750.00 $2,250.00 $22,500.00 $67,500.00
 Your cost over 30 years ….

4. Cost of ARC unknown
Cost of use unknown but …
 Daily use fee for the ARC may be about $4 per day per
person. This means ….
Kirkland ARC - $4.00 per visit
Per Day Per Month Per Year
Individual $4.00 $120.00 $1,440.00
Family of 4 $16.00 $480.00 $5,760.00
Then add Property Tax Each Year of $125 to $375 for a
$500K house. Over 30 years – the cost could range from
$3750 to 11,250

5. The Alternative
 YMCA has a sliding scale based, but the max is:
Per Day Per Month 1x Fee
Adult $57.00 $100.00
Family of 4 $130.00 $150.00
No annual membership fee or tax
Unlimited use - free classes, pools, etc.
No tax burden to the citizens
100 years of experience in building and operations

6.  The proposed tax on the citizens of Kirkland is
unnecessary when the YMCA will provide a world
class facility at no burden to the tax payer.
 The YMCA is the premier developer of community
recreation facilities in the United States, with a 130
year track record of success of unequaled
contribution to the communities they serve.
“Y” not get a proposal from the Y?

7.  The closing of a local high school pool has inspired
interest in researching not only the high school pool
replacement, but also, enhancing the fitness and
wellness opportunities in Kirkland.
 The Stanwood/Camano YMCA, now under
construction, was also inspired by the closing of their
pool. Their facility, their process and their project, is
included in these project examples.
Kirkland isn’t the only City that has
lost their HS Swim Pool

8. Stanwood YMCA
Replaces HS & Community Pool

9.  Under Development (opens June, 2016)
 48,000 Sq Ft, Cost approx $23M
Including land
 YMCA Owned and Operated
 Community participation
Approx $17M
Three pools including
competition Lap pool for
High School use.
Stanwood YMCA (Rendering)

10.  Since the first YMCA in Tacoma in 1977 the YMCA
branches in this association "do not charge any
additional fees for their services and programs which
has been a very successful model for them."
Exceptions are professional dance class instruction.
 See membership Info and fees under addendum
(Resources).
YMCA PIERCE/KITSAP COUNTY ASSN

11.  Largest YMCA in the State – Opened 2015
 110,000 Sq Ft, Cost $35M
 Wholly owned and operated by the YMCA
 Community
Participation $16.4M
 Land donated by City
Gordon Family YMCA
Sumner, WA

12.  85,000 Sq Ft - $22M
 Owned and Operated by YMCA
 Community
 Participation approx $12M
 Land Acquisition by Special
Agreement with City
Haselwood YMCA
Silverdale, WA

13. Gig Harbor YMCA

14.  74,765 Sq Ft - $24M
 Owned and operated by YMCA
 Community participation
Approx $16M
 Land purchased by YMCA
YMCA
Gig Harbor, WA

15. Gig Harbor YMCA

16. Gig Harbor YMCA

17.  Four recent, relevant development examples were chosen, three
from YMCA/Pierce/Kitsap Association, and one, Stanwood/Camano,
now under construction, from YMCA Snohomish County Association. All
of these examples were developed, owned and operated by the YMCA.
 YMCA Branches are organized into associations by county.
 Kirkland would be within Greater Seattle YMCA Assoc. covering King
County.
 Greater Seattle Association YMCA Branches include the majority of
classes and programs without class fees. Swimming lessons are the
exception at low fees from $48 to $78 for 8 lessons. Other pool use and
programs are ‘no charge’.
Research Notes

18.  This information was gathered from direct sources
which are noted in the supporting attachments and
links.
 Branch and Association administrators and executives
provided additional information and membership
analysis. Additional information is available to the
public at the YMCA and branch websites.
Source Notes

19.  Inspiration: High School Team Pool closed: They used/-community-fitness
center pool which closed abruptly.
 http://ymca-
snoco.org/locations/stanwoodcamano/initiative_history.ashx?p=1310[ymca-
snoco.org]
 Stanwood Camano broke ground 6-27-2015/ 11 month construction/
Scheduled opening, Summer 2016.
 SCI history and news links on this site provides insight into the process,
includes current funding info, development and collaboration information.
 http://www.ci.stanwood.wa.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/mayorcou
ncil/page/924/4_ymca_final_version.pdf[ci.stanwood.wa.us]
 Stanwood-Camano Initiative – History http://www.ymca-
snoco.org/locations/stanwoodcamano/initiative_history.ashx?p=1310

Add’l Info on Stanwood

20. Additional Detail
YMCA Sumner, WA
 gordon-family-ymca[bcradesign.com]
 Sumner:
 THIS IS THE LARGEST YMCA IN THE STATE
 Opened 9-2015-
 110,000 Sq.Ft.
 $35 Mil.
 Wholly Owned and operated by YMCA/ Community participation $16.4 Mil.
 Land donated by City: http://clubandresortbusiness.com/2013/09/17/sumner-
wash-meadows-golf-links-sold-53m[clubandresortbusiness.com]/
 Architects Interior and Exterior Project Photos Display:
 http://www.bcradesign.com/projects/gordon-family-ymca[bcradesign.com]

21. Additional Detail
Haselwood/Silverdale, WA
haselwood-ymca[bcradesign.com]
Silverdale
85,000 Sq.Ft.
Approx. $22 Mil.
Owned and Operated by YMCA/ Community
participation Approx. $12 Mil.
Land Acquisition by special agreement with
Cityhttp://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local-
news/agreement-paves-way-for-new-ymca-in-
silverdale[kitsapsun.com]
Architects Interior and Exterior Project Photo
Display:
http://www.bcradesign.com/projects/haselw
ood-ymca[bcradesign.com]

22. Additional Detail
Gig Harbor, WA
gig-harbor-ymca[bcradesign.com]
74,765 Sq.Ft
$24 Mil.
Owned and Operated by YMCA/
Community participation Approx. $16 Mil.
Land Purchased by YMCA
Architects Interior and Exterior Project Photo
Display:
http://www.bcradesign.com/projects/gig-
harbor-ymca[bcradesign.com]

23. Community Involvement