REPLACE THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AT WESTWORLD QUESTION 2: COMMUNITY SPACES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Project Summary Replace the outdated Public Address System at WestWorld. The current Public Address System is utilized for 95 percent of all events held at WestWorld and is included as part of the base rental. The current system uses outdated technology and is experiencing frequent issues and expensive repairs, which will continue to escalate until a new system is purchased.

PROJECT DETAILS

Estimated Project Cost: Project Location Design $ 0 WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at Right of Way $ 0 16601 N. Pima Rd., just north of Frank Lloyd Construction $ 321,170 Wright Blvd. in zip code 85260. Administration $ 0 Public Art $ 0 CIP Project Number: 46 Contingency $ 44,962 TOTAL $ 336,132

ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENT

Background The Public Address (PA) System at WestWorld is outdated and needs to be replaced. The PA system at WestWorld is utilized by the majority of events held at the facility and event producers expect a system that delivers clear communication. Use of the system is included as part of the base rental.

The current PA System has experienced failures of equipment causing over $42,000 in repairs over the past two fiscal years. Repair costs will continue to escalate as the equipment becomes older.

Safety In the event of an emergency, there will be no ability to communicate with attendees if the system is allowed to fail.

What is the customer experience? At times, event producers cannot communicate effectively with event staff and attendees. This leads to frustration for those attending events as they are not able to hear what is occurring.

Community Outreach Community Outreach was done as part of the WestWorld Master Plan process. Communication is ongoing with current event producers.

Strategic Goal The implementation of this project supports the Strategic Goal: Support Economic Vitality

RESOURCE IMPACTS

Maintenance Requirements The current system has experienced failures of equipment causing over $42,000 in repairs over the past two fiscal years. The ongoing maintenance costs will only increase until the system is replaced.

Impact if this project is not implemented Repair costs will continue, and performance will decrease until the system is replaced.