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Annex Long-Term Use Study
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The Town of Vienna has contracted with Kimmel Bogrette Architecture (KBA) & Kimley Horn to review the former Faith Baptist Church located at 301 Center Street, South, Vienna, Va. (Annex) and identify potential long-term uses for the property including robust community engagement. The long-term use study report will be used as a basis for discussion and decision making by legislators and key town staff. Town leadership made this purchase for both identified needs, and to strategically add to town resources for future projects and developments. Leadership and legislators want to determine the best use for this property in the near and not-so-near future.
Staff from the Parks and Recreation Department is managing this project, under the leadership from Town Council and with strong input from and collaboration with community stakeholders. The Town Council had initially communicated its goal of completing this study in June 2023.
At the May 8, 2023 Council conference session, KBA provided a high-level overview on the Vienna Annex public engagement strategy, the mission statement, core values and engagement activities conducted to date. The team provided an overview on feedback received from the questionnaire and community workshop and presented on key findings and emerging themes. After reviewing the community feedback, it was becoming apparent that a recreation pool and fitness center were becoming the front runners. In response to Town Council feedback to clearly understand the costs associated with the program, KBA suggested authorizing the additional service of Business Planning & Operational Costs Study performed by Ballard King & Associates at a cost of $23,500. Ballard King would perform a market and operational analysis that would highlight operating cost projections and revenue generation projections for each component of a pool, a fitness center and a third option.
At the June 5...
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