South Florida Canoe Kayak Club's Athletic Training Complex and Athletic Suites @ Lake Kennedy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit 1: Fiscal Forecast, Sports Facility Advisory Group Exhibit 2: Community Information Packet Conceptual Designs, Manhattan Construction Exhibit 3: Fiscal Forecast, Sports Facility Advisory Group Exhibit 4: Economic Impact Study, Council for Progress Letters of Interest, Letters of Support Mayor Marni Sawicki[ City of Cap~ Coral PO Box 1500 Cape Coral, Florida 33915 December 3, 2014 RE: Unsolicited P3 Proposal for South Florida Canoe Kayak Club's Athletic Training complex and Athletic Suites @ Lake Kennedy Dear Mayor Sawicki: It is the pleasure of the South Florida Canoe Kayak Club to present this "Unsolicited P3 Proposal" to the City of Cape Coral for your consideration of an athletic training complex at Lake Kennedy. Our proposal is to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain these features for a period of 25 years after which time they will become the property of the City. We are further proposing to lease the park land at Lake Kennedy at an annual amount of $1/year for the first five (5) years and then an amount equal to $1 /person/bed/night for years six (6) through 25 along with other considerations to be spelled out further in this proposal. The Project South Florida Canoe Kayak Club is proposing to develop a state-of-art paddlesports destination based around a holistic approach to athlete training. This multi-faceted project, located in Cape Coral, FL; will feature proven services, pre-existing programs, and established management practices in conjunction with proven and innovative training elements all aimed at providing a one-of-a-kind experience in a unique facility tailored to the needs of paddlesport athletes globally. The operating plan will ensure long-term sustainability and in tum serve the growing demand for a year-round international paddlesport training destination. The development will be financed through a combination of bank financing and investor contributions. The project is designed to serve consumers of paddlesport training, clinics, camps, and competition as well as personal fitness, sports performance training, pay-to-play recreation experiences, teambuilding events, youth development activities, birthday parties, special events, and youth summer camps. These core programs will provide a solution to domestic and international paddlesport enthusiast; as well as, local area residents. The result is a project that assists in the development of paddlesport athletes, encourages healthy lifestyles and creates a welcoming, social experience for youth, adult, and family participation, as well as making a positive impact on the local economy. Serving Florida, the United States, and the international market; the project is designed to serve the growing and largely unmet demand for year-round, advanced paddlesport 1 training and recreation facilities. The facility will be built on best practices utilizing state of-the-art c:tmenities and finishes to create a world-class training, competition, and recreation facility. · The project will be located at Lake Kennedy in Cape Coral, Florida. The campus will feature a boathouse, athlete housing facilities, outdoor amphitheaters, and outdoor sports performance training area for athletes and the local community. The Boathouse will also feature a cafeteria, physical therapy center, multi-purpose rooms, fitness center, offices, locker rooms, and ample indoor boat storage. This ideal location offers access to hundreds of miles of protected waterways for paddling. The Boat House The 22,500 sq. ft. boathouse on the banks of the Cape Coral Canals will be the epicenter of paddlesport activities at the project. The amenity filled boat house will feature a fitness center, cafeteria/conference center, physical therapy & sports medicine services, indoor boat storage, and much more. With adjacent docks; club guests will be just steps away from a day out on the water. Kayak, canoe, & paddleboard rentals will be available to all guests throughout the year. lt•u.MiiW .. ····oh,J1...u::;, · ~"r' ~~ ~T HO~E' V\G.\/f t:@\J\ WA'T'E"-. "50t.YT t-l F'LO~lOA C-A..NetE KA'TA\i... CL.0'2::> .......~~_,t"i... ,, __ ,...... ,,... ----------~----.-0-------· .. .,·---------------·--.. -----··~------"----·-----.--... -....... 2 The Fitness Center The fitness area will serve as the preferred destination for local and residence athletes to train. The fitness center will span 3,000 sq. ft. and feature state-of-the-art equipment for both cardio and weight training. Fitness center programming will focus on personal, small group, and team training. In addition to general fitness, the facility will also be home to sport-specific training aids such as ergometers. Reception I Cafeteria I Commons Area With hundreds of visitors projected every week, South Florida Canoe Kayak Club will focus on creating and maintaining a unique and welcoming experience as patrons reach their destination, whether it is for sports, recreation, education, adventure, or business. The cafeteria, which can also be converted to a 250-seat meeting/event room, is conceived to be an example of healthy food and beverage choices, serving nutritionally balanced and scientifically planned meals to elite athletes as well as serving the needs of the local enthusiast's. This space is complemented by a corporate meeting room; equipped to handle all audiovisual needs. Multipurpose Rooms The Multi-Purpose Rooms located in the boathouse will host a myriad of birthday party, corporate, meeting, and conference programming as well as group exercise and fitness classes. The rooms will feature open window views with options for meeting tables or open space and will incorporate sturdy, reliable finishes and equipment designed to accommodate a diverse spectrum of programming and use. Additionally, the rooms will have enough storage space to accommodate a quick transformation between various user groups. Amphitheater The campus amphitheater will create a sense of community at the project. It will be used to host local concerts, training seminars, athlete and visitor orientation, movie nights, and other local community events. Athletic Suites Athlete housing will be able to accommodate 280 athletes. Twelve of the suites will have full handicap accessibility features. The project's athletic suites will feature room and board plans in furnished dorm-room apartments. Cable TV, wireless Internet access and onsite coin-laundry will be available. An athlete lounge will provide study, computer, and printing services. For greater security, the suites have been separated into secured wings. Each wing will be its own community allowing ·for separation of athletes by age, gender, team, or sport. The Athletic suites will be used for other sports during non-peak paddling times. South Florida Canoe Kayak Club has developed 3 relationships with Lee County Sport Authority and the City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation to offer athlete accommodations for other sporting events. The on ..site housing will be for athletes only; friends, family, and visitors will be encouraged to stay in local hotels and enjoy all that Cape Coral and the surrounding areas have to offer. The Adventure Ropes Course The campus will feature a dynamic ropes course. The course is designed for individual and group participation regardless of age, physical limitation or ability level. Participants must navigate cables and ropes either individually or in their group. The experience will be both physically and mentally challenging. The challenges presented by the ropes activities enhance communication skills, cooperation, interpersonal awareness, leadership skills, decision-making, and trust building. The adventure ropes course will be the perfect destination for corporate team building, youth development, sports leadership, or a fun day out with family and friends. The Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy The Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy center will provide comprehensive care for athletes through the spectrum of development. We offer sports-specific wellness assessments, conditioning and nutrition programs for athletes at all levels of activity, from local casual recreational sports enthusiasts to international elite athlete training. Our Team South Florida Canoe Kayak Club (SFCKC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit member based organization in Cape Coral, Florida offering both development and high performance training in flatwater sprint canoe and kayak racing, stand up paddleboard racing, surf ski, dragonboat racing and para canoe. SFCKC has world class coaches with experience in National, International and Olympic level regattas. They are also proud to be the home of two Olympic hopeful athletes training daily with our club. Their mission is to provide all ages with a competitive level of training in a variety of paddlesports. SFCKC is the lead organization for this P3 proposal and will be responsible for the overall success of the project. They will be responsible for the operations of the facility and oversee all programs available at the facility for the duration of the agreement. 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