YDC AD HOC Utilization CommitteeYDC AD HOC Utilization Committee

Summary and Recommendations Summary and Recommendations

April 19, 2011April 19, 2011

YDC Ad Hoc Steering CommitteeYDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee

Background and Background and HistoryHistory

18861886 YDC site approved for use by Cuyahoga countyYDC site approved for use by Cuyahoga county

19021902 City Farm School (Cleveland Boys Home) City Farm School (Cleveland Boys Home) established established

19581958 Control assumed by Cuyahoga CountyControl assumed by Cuyahoga County

19611961 Property Renovations completedProperty Renovations completed

19681968 Renamed Youth Development Center Renamed Youth Development Center

20092009 City of Hudson purchased YDC facility City of Hudson purchased YDC facility

20102010 YDC Ad Hoc Committee formed YDC Ad Hoc Committee formed

Phase 1 GoalsPhase 1 Goals Identify and report recommended concurrent uses Identify and report recommended concurrent uses

for the property and investments south of Hines Hill for the property and investments south of Hines Hill Road Road

Phase I Report should include:Phase I Report should include: Identification of potential users Identification of potential users Description of benefits of each useDescription of benefits of each use Assessment and assignment of likely costs for each use Assessment and assignment of likely costs for each use

including refurbishment and new constructionincluding refurbishment and new construction Assessment and assignment of likely costs for Assessment and assignment of likely costs for

maintenance and utilization maintenance and utilization Assessment of suitability of existing structures for Assessment of suitability of existing structures for

proposed uses proposed uses Identification of existing facilities which require removalIdentification of existing facilities which require removal Strategy and identification of non-tax sources of funding Strategy and identification of non-tax sources of funding

Target dates for Phase 1 Target dates for Phase 1 Interim report – September 1, 2010Interim report – September 1, 2010 Final report - January 6, 2011Final report - January 6, 2011

Phase 2 GoalsPhase 2 Goals

• Develop detailed plan for Develop detailed plan for implementation and fundingimplementation and funding

• Plan should include parties necessary Plan should include parties necessary for and responsible for implementation for and responsible for implementation

• Details and target date dependent on Details and target date dependent on and determined after Counciland determined after Council’’s selection s selection of uses for the propertyof uses for the property

VisionVision YDC will be rejuvenated as a YDC will be rejuvenated as a

unique community/regional unique community/regional resource focused on promoting resource focused on promoting sustainability through sustainability through collaboration and innovation in collaboration and innovation in environmental stewardship, art, environmental stewardship, art, entrepreneurship, recreation, entrepreneurship, recreation, athletics, community education athletics, community education and cultural enrichment for and cultural enrichment for participants of all ages.participants of all ages.

MissionMissionThe transformation of the YDC into The transformation of the YDC into

a public asset that benefits both thea public asset that benefits both the

local community and the surroundinglocal community and the surrounding

region by bringing together community region by bringing together community

based organizations to collaborate based organizations to collaborate

and develop synergistic benefits from and develop synergistic benefits from

a mix of uses: entrepreneurship, a mix of uses: entrepreneurship,

innovation, recreation, athletics, arts,innovation, recreation, athletics, arts,

education and environmental education and environmental

stewardshipstewardship

Chronology of EventsChronology of Events February 1, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingFebruary 1, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting February 16, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingFebruary 16, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting March 16, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingMarch 16, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Approved WRRSP Approved WRRSP

recommendationrecommendation April 20, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingApril 20, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting May 4, 2010 Request for Interest May 4, 2010 Request for Interest

announcedannounced May 15, 2010 Public Open HouseMay 15, 2010 Public Open House June 4, 2010 Requests for Interest deadlineJune 4, 2010 Requests for Interest deadline June 15, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingJune 15, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting July 20, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingJuly 20, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting August 28, 2010 Work SessionAugust 28, 2010 Work Session September 28, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingSeptember 28, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting October 12, 2010 Council update by David BasilOctober 12, 2010 Council update by David Basil November 2, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingNovember 2, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting November 30, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingNovember 30, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

February 15, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting February 15, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Preliminary Facility Assessment Preliminary Facility Assessment

Report Report March 23, 2011 Final Facility Assessment ReportMarch 23, 2011 Final Facility Assessment Report April 19, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting April 19, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Future Meetings Future Meetings

May 5, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting May 5, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting May10, 2011 Council WorkshopMay10, 2011 Council Workshop May 17, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting May 17, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

(tentative) (tentative) June 14, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee MeetingJune 14, 2011 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting (tentative(tentative))

Chronology of EventsChronology of Eventscontinuedcontinued

Project TeamProject Team Grant Aungst Hudson SchoolsGrant Aungst Hudson Schools Anthony J. Bales Hudson City Manager Anthony J. Bales Hudson City Manager Holly Harris Bane University of AkronHolly Harris Bane University of Akron David Basil Liaison-President, Hudson City Council David Basil Liaison-President, Hudson City Council Frank Comeriato Asst Pub Works Director, City of HudsonFrank Comeriato Asst Pub Works Director, City of Hudson Jim Cowan Hudson Citizen Jim Cowan Hudson Citizen William A. Currin Ex Officio – Mayor, City of HudsonWilliam A. Currin Ex Officio – Mayor, City of Hudson John Debo Committee Chair, Hudson Citizen John Debo Committee Chair, Hudson Citizen Eddie Dengg Western Reserve Land Conservancy Eddie Dengg Western Reserve Land Conservancy Laura Gasbarro Hudson Community First Laura Gasbarro Hudson Community First Connie Krause Summit County Connie Krause Summit County Phil Mikita Committee Vice-chair, Hudson Citizen Phil Mikita Committee Vice-chair, Hudson Citizen Tom Munn Arborist – City of HudsonTom Munn Arborist – City of Hudson Russ Pry Summit County Executive Russ Pry Summit County Executive Cheryl Rauch Hudson Community First Cheryl Rauch Hudson Community First Den Rich Hudson Community FoundationDen Rich Hudson Community Foundation Jack Rigby Hudson Park Board Jack Rigby Hudson Park Board Keith Shy MetroParks Serving Summit CountyKeith Shy MetroParks Serving Summit County Pat Simons Hudson Citizen Pat Simons Hudson Citizen Kevin Skerl Cuyahoga Valley National Park Kevin Skerl Cuyahoga Valley National Park Rob Swedenborg HudsonPark BoardRob Swedenborg HudsonPark Board David Whited Metro Parks Serving Summit CountyDavid Whited Metro Parks Serving Summit County Gref Wilson Kent State UniversityGref Wilson Kent State University

Request for InterestRequest for Interest Requested InformationRequested Information

UserUser A description and identification of the entity, organization, group A description and identification of the entity, organization, group

and/or individuals involved, along with the background and and/or individuals involved, along with the background and experience of these entities, organizations, groups and/or individuals. experience of these entities, organizations, groups and/or individuals. The ideal user will have a proven track record of community The ideal user will have a proven track record of community consensus building and willingness to tailor the project to meet the consensus building and willingness to tailor the project to meet the needs of the City and community.needs of the City and community.

A description of the financial capacity to undertake the project, A description of the financial capacity to undertake the project, including proposed sources of funding.including proposed sources of funding.

Contact information, including address, telephone number and email Contact information, including address, telephone number and email address.address.

TimetableTimetable A proposed timetable shall be submitted for project implementation. A proposed timetable shall be submitted for project implementation.

The timetable shall include an explanation of any major time The timetable shall include an explanation of any major time contingencies.contingencies.

Proposed UseProposed Use A description of the proposed use of the buildings, facilities or A description of the proposed use of the buildings, facilities or

grounds.grounds. Identification of the building(s), facilities and grounds suitable for the Identification of the building(s), facilities and grounds suitable for the

proposed use.proposed use. A description of the public benefits of the proposed use.A description of the public benefits of the proposed use. Identification of proposed improvements necessary for proposed use.Identification of proposed improvements necessary for proposed use. Identification of proposed scope of use (sole use, use one (1) day per Identification of proposed scope of use (sole use, use one (1) day per

week, etc.).week, etc.). Identification of the proposed term of use (finite period, or on-going).Identification of the proposed term of use (finite period, or on-going).

RespondentsRespondents1.1. Janet Barlow Earth Skills CenterJanet Barlow Earth Skills Center2.2. Corsair Model Aircraft ClubCorsair Model Aircraft Club3.3. Everest Soccer ClubEverest Soccer Club4.4. Hudson Community Education and RecreationHudson Community Education and Recreation5.5. Hudson Community FoundationHudson Community Foundation6.6. Hudson Community Service AssociationHudson Community Service Association7.7. Hudson JayceesHudson Jaycees8.8. Hudson PlayersHudson Players9.9. Seton Catholic SchoolSeton Catholic School10.10. Skywave WritersSkywave Writers11.11. St. Herman of Alaska Eastern Orthodox ChurchSt. Herman of Alaska Eastern Orthodox Church12.12. Technology Entrepreneurial Center of HudsonTechnology Entrepreneurial Center of Hudson13.13. University of Akron: Learning, Research & Innovation University of Akron: Learning, Research & Innovation

CampusCampus14.14. University of Akron: Training Center for Fire & Hazardous University of Akron: Training Center for Fire & Hazardous

MaterialsMaterials15.15. WomanWoman’’s Club of Hudsons Club of Hudson

YDC Work Session 8/28/11YDC Work Session 8/28/11

Facilitated by Patty Stevens, Chief of Facilitated by Patty Stevens, Chief of Planning - Cuyahoga Metro Parks, Landscape Planning - Cuyahoga Metro Parks, Landscape Architect Architect

All proposals reviewed and discussedAll proposals reviewed and discussed Site and facility matrix developedSite and facility matrix developed Compatibility criteria discussed Compatibility criteria discussed Alternatives reviewed Alternatives reviewed Mission and Vision statements drafted Mission and Vision statements drafted Significant proposals identified Significant proposals identified

DLZ AssessmentDLZ Assessment

Approved by Council 1/5/11Approved by Council 1/5/11 Preliminary report completed 2/15/11Preliminary report completed 2/15/11 Final report completed 3/23/11Final report completed 3/23/11 Assessed condition of major YDC buildingsAssessed condition of major YDC buildings Findings:Findings:

Cottages, Administrative Buildings and Cottages, Administrative Buildings and Eastman School found to be in good condition Eastman School found to be in good condition based on age and ongoing maintenancebased on age and ongoing maintenance

Cafeteria and Maintenance shops in fair to poor Cafeteria and Maintenance shops in fair to poor conditioncondition

Insert Section 3 – Summary Insert Section 3 – Summary Cost Report from DLZ report?Cost Report from DLZ report?

Significant ProposalsSignificant Proposals

Hudson Community Education and Hudson Community Education and Recreation (HCER)Recreation (HCER)

TecHudsonTecHudson

University of AkronUniversity of Akron

Everest SoccerEverest Soccer

Hudson Community Education and Hudson Community Education and

RecreationRecreation ( (Updated April, 2011Updated April, 2011))Facilities RequestedFacilities Requested

Eastman School, Van Buren Cottage, shared use of Cafeteria, Eastman School, Van Buren Cottage, shared use of Cafeteria, Boathouse and Barn, shared use of other cottagesBoathouse and Barn, shared use of other cottages. .

Proposed UseProposed Use Usage of limited facilities and 135 acres of grounds for educational Usage of limited facilities and 135 acres of grounds for educational

collaboration and outreach center to the community and regioncollaboration and outreach center to the community and region Programming and management of space by HCERProgramming and management of space by HCER See original RFI for potential users and programsSee original RFI for potential users and programs

Synergistic RelationshipsSynergistic Relationships U of Akron, TecHudson, Everest, Hudson Community Service, Jaycees, U of Akron, TecHudson, Everest, Hudson Community Service, Jaycees,

Hudson Players, Seton School and othersHudson Players, Seton School and others

Potential Roadblocks Potential Roadblocks ADA compliance, Board of Education approval, funding, cash flow and ADA compliance, Board of Education approval, funding, cash flow and

othersothers

TimetableTimetable As soon as possible pending approval, safety procedures and As soon as possible pending approval, safety procedures and

establishment of various other processes and procedures.establishment of various other processes and procedures.

Technology EntrepreneurialTechnology EntrepreneurialCenter of Hudson (TECHudson)Center of Hudson (TECHudson)

Updated April, 2011Updated April, 2011Facilties Requested Facilties Requested

Washington, Cooley and Taft cottageWashington, Cooley and Taft cottage

Proposed UseProposed Use Brings together Innovation, Education and Technology Brings together Innovation, Education and Technology Focus on technology products and service businessesFocus on technology products and service businesses ““demonstrate energy efficient and environmentally friendly designs and solutionsdemonstrate energy efficient and environmentally friendly designs and solutions”” for for

heating, cooling, water handling, etc.heating, cooling, water handling, etc. Entrepreneurship camps and programsEntrepreneurship camps and programs Designed to Designed to ““accelerate emerging businesses by providing an array of services including accelerate emerging businesses by providing an array of services including

facilities, equipment, resource networks, coaching, advisor/board development, facilities, equipment, resource networks, coaching, advisor/board development, entrepreneurial counseling, and networking opportunitiesentrepreneurial counseling, and networking opportunities””

Synergistic RelationshipsSynergistic Relationships HCER, University of Akron, government, colleges and universities, corporationsHCER, University of Akron, government, colleges and universities, corporations, economic , economic

development groupsdevelopment groups

Potential RoadblocksPotential Roadblocks Funding, ADA complianceFunding, ADA compliance

TimetableTimetable Estimated 12 to 24 monthsEstimated 12 to 24 months

University of Akron: Learning, Research University of Akron: Learning, Research & Innovation Campus & Innovation Campus (Updated April, (Updated April, 2011)2011)Facilities RequestedFacilities Requested Dickerson, Truman, Jackson, Lincoln, Kennedy, Adams cottagesDickerson, Truman, Jackson, Lincoln, Kennedy, Adams cottages

Proposed UseProposed Use Classroom Education – Development of a Learning LaboratoryClassroom Education – Development of a Learning Laboratory

Research experiences for students and teachersResearch experiences for students and teachers Education & Community Engagement – Development of a Living LaboratoryEducation & Community Engagement – Development of a Living Laboratory

Field trips, lectures, nature walks, wildlife art, photography, etc.Field trips, lectures, nature walks, wildlife art, photography, etc. Research – Development of a Discovery LaboratoryResearch – Development of a Discovery Laboratory

Interaction between researchers and startup companies, including Interaction between researchers and startup companies, including polymers, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, geology and geographypolymers, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, geology and geography

Entrepreneurship and Economic Development –Innovation IncubatorEntrepreneurship and Economic Development –Innovation Incubator Startup companies working with UA to develop products and or processes for Startup companies working with UA to develop products and or processes for

treatment of waste and contaminated watertreatment of waste and contaminated water

Synergistic RelationshipsSynergistic Relationships HCER, Everest Soccer, TecHudson, national, regional and local parks HCER, Everest Soccer, TecHudson, national, regional and local parks

Potential RoadblocksPotential Roadblocks Federal and state fundingFederal and state funding

Timetable Timetable Possible summer camp use in 2011, pending approval and fundingPossible summer camp use in 2011, pending approval and funding

Everest Soccer ClubEverest Soccer ClubUpdated April, 2011Updated April, 2011

Facilities requestedFacilities requested Indoor and Outdoor soccer facilitiesIndoor and Outdoor soccer facilities

Proposed UseProposed Use Long-term lease or purchase of 36 acres for development of sports complexLong-term lease or purchase of 36 acres for development of sports complex

150,000 square foot indoor facility (full-size soccer field and 150,000 square foot indoor facility (full-size soccer field and basketball courts)basketball courts)

8 outdoor athletic fields (17 acres)8 outdoor athletic fields (17 acres)

Synergistic RelationshipsSynergistic Relationships

HCER, U of Akron, Seton School, Corsair model airplane club, other athletic HCER, U of Akron, Seton School, Corsair model airplane club, other athletic and recreational usersand recreational users

Potential Roadblocks Potential Roadblocks Unidentified environmental and infrastructure issues, possible funding issues, Unidentified environmental and infrastructure issues, possible funding issues,

opposition from other soccer organizationsopposition from other soccer organizations

TimetableTimetable Implementation would begin immediately upon approval with an anticipated Implementation would begin immediately upon approval with an anticipated

full project completion within 24 monthsfull project completion within 24 months Outdoor facilities would be completed first while the indoor complex is builtOutdoor facilities would be completed first while the indoor complex is built

Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and ConcernsConcerns

A number of organizations and individuals have contacted members of City Council an A number of organizations and individuals have contacted members of City Council an the YDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee tothe YDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee to voice concerns about thevoice concerns about the Everest ProposalEverest Proposal

Summary and Sources of Concerns Summary and Sources of Concerns Mary Randazzo, President , Hudson Soccer Association Mary Randazzo, President , Hudson Soccer Association Gary Nawrocki, Owner NC Soccer Club. Gary Nawrocki, Owner NC Soccer Club. John P. Shipley, concerned citizen John P. Shipley, concerned citizen Cary Reed, President.Suburban Soccer AcademyCary Reed, President.Suburban Soccer Academy Tim Patterson, former Hudson High Soccer CoachTim Patterson, former Hudson High Soccer Coach Nicholas Tullett, Vice President Hudson Soccer Club/Hudson Nicholas Tullett, Vice President Hudson Soccer Club/Hudson

United Soccer Club United Soccer Club

Response to ConcernsResponse to Concerns Letter of response to Hudson Soccer Association sent by Tony Letter of response to Hudson Soccer Association sent by Tony

Bales, Hudson City ManagerBales, Hudson City Manager Receipt of all other emails and letters has been acknowledged Receipt of all other emails and letters has been acknowledged Issues reviewed by the YDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee and Issues reviewed by the YDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee and

forwarded to Everest Soccer for comment.forwarded to Everest Soccer for comment. Everest provided detailed responses and met with Steering Everest provided detailed responses and met with Steering

Committee to discussCommittee to discuss

Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and ConcernsConcerns Everest is not a 501c3 organization. The Everest Soccer Club Everest is not a 501c3 organization. The Everest Soccer Club

Boosters, Inc. (Ohio Business Entity 1320165) is a non-profit front for Boosters, Inc. (Ohio Business Entity 1320165) is a non-profit front for Everest.  Everest. 

Everest Response: Everest Response: Everest Soccer Club Boosters is an independent, 501c3 Everest Soccer Club Boosters is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization with authority to develop, own, and operate property. nonprofit organization with authority to develop, own, and operate property. Everest Soccer Club generates income and pays its coaches through player Everest Soccer Club generates income and pays its coaches through player fees. Everest Soccer Club will pay Everest Soccer Club Boosters to use the fees. Everest Soccer Club will pay Everest Soccer Club Boosters to use the facility and participate in tournaments at the same rates as any other users. facility and participate in tournaments at the same rates as any other users.

Copies of all Everest Soccer Club Boosters organizational documents have Copies of all Everest Soccer Club Boosters organizational documents have

been provided to the YDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee and the City of Hudson.been provided to the YDC Ad Hoc Steering Committee and the City of Hudson.

Everest is not a Hudson Organization.  Everest is not a Hudson Organization.  

Everest ResponseEverest Response:: Everest is a Hudson-based regional club that draws Everest is a Hudson-based regional club that draws players from Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark, Cuyahoga, Wayne and players from Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark, Cuyahoga, Wayne and Tuscarawas counties. Currently 60 of EverestTuscarawas counties. Currently 60 of Everest’’s 300 players reside in Hudson. s 300 players reside in Hudson. Everest (formerly Emerald) has trained and operated from Hudson and paid Everest (formerly Emerald) has trained and operated from Hudson and paid taxes to RITA for more than 20 years.taxes to RITA for more than 20 years.

The Hudson taxpayers will subsidize a private ventureThe Hudson taxpayers will subsidize a private venture

Everest Response:Everest Response: Not true. Everest will enter into a lease agreement with Not true. Everest will enter into a lease agreement with the city in the same manner as other users of the YDC property. Tax payer the city in the same manner as other users of the YDC property. Tax payer dollars will not be used in the construction and operation of the facilitydollars will not be used in the construction and operation of the facility

Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and ConcernsConcerns

Everest only offers premier league soccer teams.  Only 10% Everest only offers premier league soccer teams.  Only 10% of Hudson soccer players play premier. of Hudson soccer players play premier.

Everest Response:Everest Response: Everest is a premier level club. However, Everest is a premier level club. However, Everest coaches have experience in both travel and recreational Everest coaches have experience in both travel and recreational soccer programs. Everest is working with four regional clubs to soccer programs. Everest is working with four regional clubs to establish a consortium. This partnership will increase the number of establish a consortium. This partnership will increase the number of participants from300 to nearly 2,000 players at the recreational, participants from300 to nearly 2,000 players at the recreational, travel and premier levels. None of the communities involved in the travel and premier levels. None of the communities involved in the consortium currently play in Hudson or buy time from NC Soccer.consortium currently play in Hudson or buy time from NC Soccer.

The Everest proposal will hurt an existing Hudson business.  The Everest proposal will hurt an existing Hudson business.  N.C. Soccer Club, Inc. (NC Soccer) started in Hudson in 1984. N.C. Soccer Club, Inc. (NC Soccer) started in Hudson in 1984. It is likely that Hudson assisting another company in It is likely that Hudson assisting another company in building an indoor facility will put NC Soccer out of businessbuilding an indoor facility will put NC Soccer out of business ..

Everest Response:Everest Response: NC NC’’s success is important to the Everest s success is important to the Everest organization. Several meetings have been conducted to stress this organization. Several meetings have been conducted to stress this fact. The existence of both facilities creates an opportunity for fact. The existence of both facilities creates an opportunity for Hudson to become a regional soccer hub. Partnerships with NC Hudson to become a regional soccer hub. Partnerships with NC would allow Hudson to attract large-scale indoor and outdoor would allow Hudson to attract large-scale indoor and outdoor tournaments attracting 200+ teams. tournaments attracting 200+ teams.

Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and Everest Soccer Proposal Issues and ConcernsConcerns Everest is solely focused on soccer and would not respond to HudsonEverest is solely focused on soccer and would not respond to Hudson ’’s s

other athletic needs.  Less than 5% of Hudson residents play soccer.other athletic needs.  Less than 5% of Hudson residents play soccer.

Everest Response: Everest Response: Everest intends to partner with other athletic organizations so Everest intends to partner with other athletic organizations so that its facility can be used to its fullest potential.. Several meetings have already that its facility can be used to its fullest potential.. Several meetings have already been held with HCER to discuss facility use and programming. Everest also plans to been held with HCER to discuss facility use and programming. Everest also plans to work with other groups who have submitted proposals such as Seton School and the work with other groups who have submitted proposals such as Seton School and the Corsair model airplane club.Corsair model airplane club.

We do not need another indoor soccer facility in Hudson.  There is already We do not need another indoor soccer facility in Hudson.  There is already one in Hudson and several in surrounding communities. A new facility will one in Hudson and several in surrounding communities. A new facility will bring very little new money to the area bring very little new money to the area

Everest Response:Everest Response: T he existence of two facilities would create an opportunity to T he existence of two facilities would create an opportunity to become a regional hub for youth soccer. Local soccer organizations buy most of the become a regional hub for youth soccer. Local soccer organizations buy most of the NC soccer hours, so there are no hours available for any other soccer club. The new NC soccer hours, so there are no hours available for any other soccer club. The new facility will bring new money to the area.facility will bring new money to the area.

Numerous problems with the financial aspects of the Everest proposal Numerous problems with the financial aspects of the Everest proposal including revenue, expense and capital start-up costs. including revenue, expense and capital start-up costs.

Everest Response:Everest Response: Everest has responded to each of these concerns. Detailed Everest has responded to each of these concerns. Detailed financial projections will be required as a condition of any lease agreement with the financial projections will be required as a condition of any lease agreement with the City of Hudson. City of Hudson.

Ice hockey is dying Ice hockey is dying

Everest Response:Everest Response: The hockey rink is no longer a part of this proposal. The hockey rink is no longer a part of this proposal.

RecommendationsRecommendations Phase 1 Phase 1 The Steering Committee recommends the four The Steering Committee recommends the four

proposals identified below receive a favorable vote of proposals identified below receive a favorable vote of the YDCthe YDC Committee, and that…..Committee, and that…..

The YDC Committee formally recommend to the City The YDC Committee formally recommend to the City that it pursue implementation of each proposal. that it pursue implementation of each proposal.

Findings: Findings: Each of the four proposals, if implemented, would Each of the four proposals, if implemented, would

be an asset for the City, its residents, and the be an asset for the City, its residents, and the region.region.

The proposals, if implemented, would be compatible The proposals, if implemented, would be compatible uses of the YDC property. uses of the YDC property.

There are very likely positive synergies and There are very likely positive synergies and beneficial economies of scale that would result from beneficial economies of scale that would result from collaboration among the four parties.collaboration among the four parties.

Most of the major existing YDC buildings would be put Most of the major existing YDC buildings would be put to productive contemporary uses.to productive contemporary uses.

A long term lease (at least twenty years) would be the A long term lease (at least twenty years) would be the appropriate vehicle for assignment of property appropriate vehicle for assignment of property interests to the respective proposersinterests to the respective proposers..

Stipulations Stipulations With regard to each of the four recommended proposals for use With regard to each of the four recommended proposals for use

of the YDC property, three very important stipulations apply: of the YDC property, three very important stipulations apply:

Each proposer must provide a detailed financial plan Each proposer must provide a detailed financial plan which demonstrates the economic viability of its which demonstrates the economic viability of its proposal.proposal. This plan must address confirmed availability of This plan must address confirmed availability of funding for any needed up-front capital improvement costs, funding for any needed up-front capital improvement costs, and demonstrate the feasibility of revenue/expense and demonstrate the feasibility of revenue/expense projections.projections.

Each proposer must be willing to enter into a binding Each proposer must be willing to enter into a binding contractual agreement which obligates the proposer to contractual agreement which obligates the proposer to bear the costsbear the costs of the operations of its own programs and the of the operations of its own programs and the facility development and maintenance costs attributable to its facility development and maintenance costs attributable to its use.use.

Each proposer must contractually agree to reimburse Each proposer must contractually agree to reimburse the Citythe City for any costs the City might incur as a result of the for any costs the City might incur as a result of the early termination of its lease of City property, whether by early termination of its lease of City property, whether by surrender or default.surrender or default.

Recommendations Phase 1Recommendations Phase 1HCERHCER Eastman SchoolEastman School Van Buren Cottage Van Buren Cottage Barn (possible shared use with U of Akron, Everest)Barn (possible shared use with U of Akron, Everest) Boathouse (shared use with Akron)Boathouse (shared use with Akron)

Tech HudsonTech Hudson Cooley Cooley Washington and Washington AnnexWashington and Washington Annex Taft CottageTaft Cottage

University of AkronUniversity of Akron Dickerson CottageDickerson Cottage Truman Cottage Truman Cottage Jackson Cottage Jackson Cottage Lincoln Cottage Lincoln Cottage Kennedy Cottage Kennedy Cottage Adams CottageAdams Cottage GreenhouseGreenhouse Boathouse (shared use with HCER)Boathouse (shared use with HCER)

Everest Soccer Everest Soccer Outdoor soccer fieldsOutdoor soccer fields Indoor soccer facility Indoor soccer facility

RecommendationsRecommendationsPhase 1Phase 1

The following buildings are The following buildings are recommended for Demolition:recommended for Demolition:

CafeteriaCafeteria Workshops Workshops

Water tower (pending inspectionWater tower (pending inspection))

Insert Map of entire YDC property including Insert Map of entire YDC property including WRRSP/metro parks propertyWRRSP/metro parks property

identifying proposed YDC layout identifying proposed YDC layout showing location of four proposed showing location of four proposed

users users

Recommendations Phase 2Recommendations Phase 2

The following proposals should be held for potential The following proposals should be held for potential Future Consideration:Future Consideration:

Janet Barlow Earth Skills CenterJanet Barlow Earth Skills Center Corsair Model Aircraft ClubCorsair Model Aircraft Club Hudson Community FoundationHudson Community Foundation Hudson Community Service Organization Hudson Community Service Organization Hudson JayceesHudson Jaycees Hudson PlayersHudson Players Seton Catholic SchoolSeton Catholic School Skywave WritersSkywave Writers Herman Eastern Orthodox ChurchHerman Eastern Orthodox Church WomanWoman’’s Club of Hudson s Club of Hudson

RecommendationsRecommendationsPhase 2Phase 2

An Oversight Committee should be formed An Oversight Committee should be formed

The Oversight Committee would consist of city The Oversight Committee would consist of city representatives and the four organizations designated representatives and the four organizations designated aboveabove

The purpose of the committee would be to discuss issues The purpose of the committee would be to discuss issues of mutual concern such as joint funding and shared of mutual concern such as joint funding and shared facilities such as a welcome station and cafeteriafacilities such as a welcome station and cafeteria

A long term facility Master Plan should be developed A long term facility Master Plan should be developed

The YDC facility should be renamed The YDC facility should be renamed ““ City of Hudson - City of Hudson - Springhill CampusSpringhill Campus””

RecommendationsRecommendationsPhase 2Phase 2

Potential City Investment in Potential City Investment in Infrastructure Infrastructure

Simplified Cost EquationSimplified Cost Equation

Looking AheadLooking Ahead

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