Gym Renovation & Upgrade Project

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Gym Renovation and Upgrade Project
 
Goals:
·      Refresh and expand the usable area for working out in the Fitness Center ; Gym.
·      Update gym equipment to reflect current state of the art and the needs of the current demographics of Owner.
·      Remediate problems with humidity and mold.
 
Background / Rationale:
·      There has been a persistent problem with mold that needed remediation
·      A large area of the gym is taken up by underutilized support areas: 
o   There are two restrooms, mens and ladies in the gym while there are similar facilities within < 50’ in both the Owner Meeting Room and the Pool area.
o   The sauna is little utilized
·      Gym equipment was last updated in  ???  and equipment that was closer to the state-of-the-art and better reflecting the demographics of the Owners would improve its utility.
Status:
·      Report at Building Committee Meeting 10Nov23
o   Cost Estimate:  $200K
o   Remodel men’s bathroom; make communal
o   Eliminate women’s bathroom
o   Purchase new exercise equipment
o   Install new floors
·      A survey of the current state-of-the-art gym equipment was made and a selection proposed for the upgrade.  See ….
·      Plans have been drafted and a cost estimate received.
·      The Building Committee approved taking the plan to the Board
·      On 28 February 2024 the Board voted to conduct a vote by the Owners to approve a $1.5K special assessment per unit to complete the project.
·      At the  Special Membership Meeting is on 14 March 2024 the vote on $1,500 / Unit assessment failed by a vote of 44 for; 19 opposed
 
Management:
·      This project is under the Aegis of the Building Committee
·      Dave Puccio, member of the Board and the Building Committee has the project lead.
 
Scope-of-Work Synopsis
·      Convert two existing restrooms into one unisex restroom with washbasin, toilet, and urinal.
·      Remediate mold problem and install waterproof sheetrock.
·      Purchase and install new gym equipment as selected.
·      Replace existing solid door from lobby with a translucent door that offers privacy while adding some additional light and indication of occupancy.
 
Timeline:
·      Project design plan presented to the Board
·      27 Jan 2024                             Equipment and room plan provided by contractor
 
Cost:
·      Cost estimate:  $145K
 
Funding:
·      Reserves:  $10K
·      Special Assessment:  $ 135K;  $1.5K / Unit
  
Version:  1.3    Last Updated:  15 March 2024