SUBSTITUTE
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): Districts 5 and 7
To request the BOC’s approval for additional SPLOST II C1 and District 5 funds for the construction of a new Lucious Recreation Center in Lithonia Park.
Body
Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis
Phone Number: 404-371-2711
PURPOSE:
To approve additional SPLOST II C1 and District 5 funds for the construction of a new Lucious Recreation Center in Lithonia Park.
NEED/IMPACT:
Agenda item 2024-1071 was approved by the BOC on 9/24/24 and directed $10M to the project. The design was completed with CDGB funds through the Community Development Department: in early 2025, Director Allen confirmed the expected $5M of CDBG funds from HUD construction would not be available. Coordinating with RPCA Director Ellis, the SPLOST team proposed using additional SPLOST II Category C1 Parks and Recreation Facilities Funds. District 5 will also be contributing funds towards the completion of the project
FISCAL IMPACT:
And independent cost estimate completed June 26,2025 estimates the construction cost to be $14,927,457. A 10% contingency for escalating costs and other unforeseeable conditions, plus the estimated construction phase services of $108,000 to the Architect of Record - Pond and Co. - brings the total estimated construction phase cost to $16,528,203. We commend the total construction budget be increased to $17M to cover potential cost increases associated with current market conditions impacting both construction material and labor costs.
The current budgeT status of SPLOST Category C1is:
SPOST II C1 funds contributing to the build would be $15,056.,932, ($10M approved by the BOC on 9/24/24 and a requested allocation of $5,056,932).
District 5 funds in the amount of $1,943,068 will also be allocated towards the completion of the project as follows:
1. 2025 Reserve for Appropriation - $118,744
2. ARP Interest - $542,558
3. 2001 Park BOND Account - $13,639
4. 2006 Original Park BOND Account - $144,552
5. 2006 Reallocation BOND Account - $12,645
6. Pleasantdale Proceeds Account - $310,930
7. D5 - SPLOST II Account - $800,000
8. SPLOST II C1 - $15,056,932 ($10M previously approved and a requested
allocation of $5,056,932)
A Grand total of $17,000,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.