2015-03-02 Meeting Report (The Marq Southlake)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
Case Number:
SPIN Item Number:
SPIN2015-09
Project Name:
The Marq Southlake
SPIN Neighborhood:
SPIN #8
Meeting Date:
March 2, 2015
Meeting Location:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance:
Eight (8)
Host:
Sherry Berman, Community Engagement Committee
Applicant(s) Presenting:
Ben Thatcher, Assistant City Manager; Chris Tribble, Director of
Community Services
City Staff Present:
Ben Thatcher, Assistant City Manager; Chris Tribble, Director of
Community Services; Kate Meacham, Deputy Director of
Community Services; Jerod Potts, Planner I
City Staff Contact:
Town Hall Forums can be viewed in their entirety by visiting http://www.cityofsouthlake.com and clicking on “Learn More”
under Video On Demand; forums are listed under SPIN by meeting date.
FORUM SUMMARY
Property Situation:
Southwest corner of Bicentennial Park
Development Details:
At the February 17, 2015 City Council Meeting, Ordinance 1112 was approved which
called for a special election on May 9, 2015 to seek voter consideration to fund a
community entertainment and recreation center, and promote economic development in
the City.
Since 1996 there has been discussion on a community recreation center as reflected by
citizen surveys. Focus groups were held with the citizens to see what types of uses
would be desired
The Marq is a 105,000 square foot multifunctional building and the total cost will be
$46.9 million. Phase I which is already under construction is set to cost $15.1 million and
will be paid with cash. Phase II will cost $31.8 million and is anticipated to be funded
through a repurposing of the existing sales tax. Operational costs estimated at $3.6
million, and the City anticipates 82% of costs to be offset by user fees. This gap to be
covered by proposed election funding initiative. Phase I grand opening is planned for
later this year. To help keep the community informed the City developed
www.theMarqSouthlake.com
Southlake currently collects 2% sales tax; 1% goes to the general fund, ½% goes to the
Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD), and ½% goes to Southlake Parks
Development Corporation. The CCPD has been used to help fund all three DPS stations
within the City, and the CCPD is set to sunset at the end of 2017. The City found that
moving forward the City just needed 1/8% to fund the School Resource Officer Program
(SRO). This leaves 3/8% for the City to use, which would be used to fund the
construction of phase II, and bridge the operational gap that is not recuperated by
membership fees, user expenses, etc. This would also be used to pursue other
opportunities in economic development if the City Council chooses. To repurpose the
existing sales tax the City must hold an election, which is going to be held May 9, 2015.
Phase I of The Marq will feature the following:
Native garden and terraces
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Legends Hall and senior lounge
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Conference and meeting space
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Aria and events space
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Events hall
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Promenade
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Play lawn
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Phase II of The Marq will feature the following:
Pool
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Gymnasium
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Indoor turf field
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Fitness and group fitness rooms
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Jog / walk track
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Admin offices
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Indoor playground
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Classrooms
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Upcoming public meetings regarding The Marq Southlake:
SPIN – March 30, 2015
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SPIN – April 14, 2015
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Senior Center – April 14
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SPARK – April 22
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Presented at SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
Will there be a sunset clause on this district?
CCPD has certain term limits; SPDC has an existence of however long you want.
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The proposed repurpose of the SPDC is for a Type A Economic Development
Corporation.
What percentage will go to The Marq?
Earmarking 1/4% to The Marq for construction and operation. It will take a few
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years to ramp up operations to full capacity.
Will the SPDC board be voluntary?
City Council will appoint the board and bylaws will be created.
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How many memberships do you forecast there being to sustain that facility?
Current operational analysis is based on selling 12% of memberships to the
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Southlake population and 3 ½% of surrounding area around Southlake.
How many memberships is that?
2120 memberships – these are conservative estimates
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Typical membership cost?
[Slide 39 and 40 of the presentation below contains the Southlake resident and
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non-resident member fees] (These proposed membership fees have not been
approved by City Council or the Parks Board yet)
Can you use the rooms without a membership?
There will be rental fees. There are multiple rooms / classrooms / events hall and
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these fees can range based on the time. Possibly $50 - $100 for a smaller room
per hour depending on the time. Also anticipating weddings, etc.
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