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Mei 99 WE 52 * Respondents voted on program preferences by checking those activities which should (in their opinion) be included at the center. Rankings by votes were: Swimming 180, Sports 164, Computers 144, Music 138, Counseling 118, Dance 115, Health and Safety 112, Mentoring and Classes (tied) 92. * 86% indicated a willingness to participate in the center. * 150 names and addresses/phone numbers 'were derived from this survey which may benefit this project in the future. * 56% of the respondents were female, 50% were adults. Specific comments and suggestions from the respondents appear in this document following the survey totals sheet. Dr. David Sullivan of Indian River Community College advised that he worked with Mrs. Williams in taking the survey which encompassed Community Survey Results, Focus Group Survey Results, and Personal Interview Summaries. Dr. Sullivan thanked Mrs. Williams for her hard work, and Chairman Adams expressed the Board's thanks to Mrs. Williams and Dr. Sullivan. Freddie Woolford, president of the Gifford Progressive Civic League, presented a Visitation Report on the Grant Street Community Center in Melbourne, Florida: Construction of this multi-purpose community center on Grant Street culminates many years of effort by the Melbourne City Council, City officials, the Citizens Advisory Board, the South Melbourne Police Community Relations Council, the ,Melbourne Police Athletic League and community groups. Following receipt of recommendations from City staff, the Citizens Advisory Board and civic associations, the City Council authorized a preliminary design study in 1985 to determine space requirements and cost estimates for the building. The preliminary design study considered alternate sites for the building and established design criteria. The City Council then budgeted $45,000 in 1986187 fiscal year for the preparation of construction plans and specifications. Upon completion of these plans by the architects, Herrera, Williams & Powell, 5651.597 was budgeted for contruction. The budget included Community Development Block Grant Program funds of S162,078 and a bond issue of S489,519. G & S Contractors of Brevard began construction in December 1987, and the building was completed in July 1988. The building will be operated by the City's Leisure Services Department, and used for recreation and community func- tions. It contains a gymnasium/auditorium, meeting rooms. reception/lobby area, shower/locker rooms, public restrooms. storage and mechanical room. The addition of a full kitchen has been authorized by City Council and will be completed within the next few months. The building is air-conditioned, and is designed for future expansion. Sixty-four parking spaces are available and the grounds are landscaped to make it both a functional facility and an attractive asset to the community. MAYOR Joe Mullins CITY COU` -CIL MEMBERS John A. Buckley Pat Poole Robert L. Lyttle. Jr Bobby Bechtel Grace D. Walker Loretta Isenberg CITY MANAGER Samuel H. Halter LEISURE SERVICES DIRECTOR Carl F. Meyer ARCHITECT Herrera. Williams & PoweL, inc. CO_N'TRA.CTOR G & S Contractors of Brevard, lnc. 32 September 10, 1996