Aquatics/Recreation Center Survey 2 Results July 18, 2018 Powered by
Statistical Results Email Results: 953 Emails Sent 12 Emails Bounced 403 Surveys Started 305 Surveys Finished 71% Completion Rate Social Media Results: 554 Surveys Completed Paper Survey Results: 87 Surveys Mailed 28 Surveys Received Total Started: 403 Total Completed: 849
Are you a resident of Santaquin City? Yes Answer % Count Yes 99.2% 840 No 0.8% 7 Total 100% 847 No 0 200 400 600 800 1000
Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes Answer % Count Yes 99.8% 838 No 0.2% 2 Total 100% 840 No 0 200 400 600 800 1000
Are you a registered voter? Yes Answer % Count Yes 88.7% 741 No 11.3% 94 Total 100% 835 No 0 200 400 600 800
Are you in favor of a new Recreation Center? Yes Answer % Count Yes 82.7% 685 No 17.3% 143 Total 100% 828 No 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
An Aquatics Center was ranked the number 1 desired amenity in the last survey. The top 5 features of an aquatics center, as identified in the last survey, are identified below. Please rank each of them. Ranking Highest Score Must Have Want A Lot Want Somewhat Want Do Not Want Lowest Score Amenity Average Score Count Indoor Pool 4.57 369 Kid Pool 4.22 249 Outdoor Pool 4.17 203 Lazy River 3.71 115 Lap Pool 3.57 147 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
The next top 4 desired amenities of a Recreation Center, as identified in the last survey, are listed below. Please rank each of them. Ranking Highest Score Must Have Want A Lot Want Somewhat Want Do Not Want Lowest Score Amenity Cardio & Strength Training Area Multi-Use Court for Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Gymnastics, Karate Average Score Count 3.22 203 3.11 152 Indoor Track 2.96 133 Multi-Purpose Rooms for Classes, Training, Meeting 2.53 71 250 200 150 100 50 0
Are you willing to pay BOTH increased Property Taxes (to build the center) AND a Membership Fee (to pay for operational costs) to use the new Recreation Center? In the first survey, 77.8% of the respondents indicated they would be willing to pay increased Property Taxes. Answer Sum Score Yes, I am willing to pay both 474 No, I am not willing to pay property taxes 177 91.6% of the respondents indicated the would be willing to pay a Membership Fee No, I am not willing to pay membership fees No, I am not willing to pay for either 61 103
Are you willing to pay BOTH increased Property Taxes (to build the center) AND a Membership Fee (to pay for operational costs) to use the new Recreation Center? In the first survey, 77.8% of the respondents indicated they would be willing to pay increased Property Taxes. 91.6% of the respondents indicated the would be willing to pay a Membership Fee 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Yes - Both No - Property Taxes No - Membership Fee No - To Either
Are you willing to vote for a 0.25% increase in Sales Tax to supplement operational costs? (Recreation, Arts and Parks RAP Tax) For Example, a One-Hundred Dollar purchase ($100.00), made within Santaquin City limits, would generate Twenty- Five Cents ($0.25) in Sales Tax that would be used to cover ongoing cost to run the Recreation Center Yes No 0 200 400 600 800 Answer % Count Yes 78.0% 632 No 22.0% 178 Total 100% 810
Do you believe this is a reasonable budget? In the previous survey, the average amount of property taxes willing respondents indicated they were willing to pay was $13.77 per month. This would generate approximately $8.2 million over 20 years. Please note that this estimate is based upon the average assessed home value in Santaquin which is $222,100 Answer Yes, $13.77 per month to generate $8.2 million is an acceptable budget No, the tax and the budget should be HIGHER so we can have more features No, the tax and budget should be LOWER to be more affordable Count 439 88 145 No, I don t want to pay anything 138
Do you believe this is a reasonable budget? In the previous survey, the average amount of property taxes willing respondents indicated they were willing to pay was $13.77 per month. This would generate approximately $8.2 million over 20 years. Please note that this estimate is based upon the average assessed home value in Santaquin which is $222,100 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Yes - Acceptable Budget No - Higher Budget No - Lower Budget No - I don t want to pay anything
How important is the appearance of the building to you? Answer I want a simple steel structure to maximize square footage and amenities at the lowest possible cost I would prefer some architectural elements included at an affordable cost I would prefer a more beautiful building, even if it means less amenities Count 246 434 20 I do not want a Recreation Center 108
How important is the appearance of the building to you? 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 I want a simple steel structure to maximize square footage and amenities at the lowest possible cost I would prefer some architectural elements included at an affordable cost I would prefer a more beautiful building, even if it means less amenities I do not want a Recreation Center
Please consider the type of Recreation Building you would prefer and rate the following: Ranking Highest Score 10 Most Desired 0 Least Desired Lowest Score 740 730 720 710 Type Average Score Count Appearance 5.08 688 700 690 680 670 Functionality 9.14 735 660 Appearance Functionality
Please indicate when you think we would be ready to place the proposed Recreation Center on the ballot. Amenity Count % November 2018 480 59.9% November 2019 174 21.7% November 2020 41 5.1% Later than November 2020 35 4.3% Never 72 9.0% Total 802 100% 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Nov-18 Nov-19 Nov-20 Later than 2020 Never
Would you be willing to contribute to a fundraiser for a new Recreation Center? In the previous survey, respondents suggested fundraisers as a way to help pay for the new Recreation Center. Yes No Answer % Count Yes 60.1% 527 No 31.9% 247 Total 100% 774 0 200 400 600
Would you be willing to contribute to a fundraiser for a new Recreation Center? (Comments) The picture to the right is called a Word Cloud. It captures the most common words from all of the comments received for this question in the survey. The more the word was used, the larger the text will appear in the Word Cloud. A full list of all comments will be provided to the Recreation Committee and the City Council.
Generally speaking, how much would you be willing to donate should a new center be approved? $- $3 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $40 $45 $50 $75 $80 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $500 $1,000 $5,000 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Number of Residents Willing to Contribute Number of Residents Dollar Amount Willing to Contribute $ - 15 $ 3 1 $ 5 2 $ 10 1 $ 15 163 $ 20 4 $ 25 32 $ 30 7 $ 40 2 $ 45 1 $ 50 111 $ 75 1 $ 80 5 $ 100 23 $ 150 2 $ 200 36 $ 250 21 $ 300 10 $ 350 4 $ 500 2 $ 1,000 2 $ 5,000 1
We are interested in your ideas as to the types of fundraisers that would be successful (Comments) The picture to the left is called a Word Cloud. It captures the most common words from all of the comments received for this question in the survey. The more the word was used, the larger the text will appear in the Word Cloud. A full list of all comments will be provided to the Recreation Committee and the City Council.
We are interested in your thoughts concerning a new Recreation Center (Comments) The picture to the right is called a Word Cloud. It captures the most common words from all of the comments received for this question in the survey. The more the word was used, the larger the text will appear in the Word Cloud. A full list of all comments will be provided to the Recreation Committee and the City Council.
What did we learn from the Survey, Comments & Feedback
What did we learn from the Survey, Comments & Feedback Responses: Response rate dropped to 849 compared to 1,355 in the first survey However, we mailed 87 paper surveys to our Senior and received 28 responses, which was a significant increase There continues to be tremendous support for an Aquatics/Recreation Center (82.7%) Indoor Pool 1 st Aquatics Choice followed by a Kid Pool as the 2 nd Choice Cardio/Strength 1 st Recreation Choice followed by Multi-Use Court Space as the 2 nd Choice
What did we learn from the Survey, Comments & Feedback Property Tax vs. Membership Fees: Most respondents (474) are willing to pay both (57.9%) RAP Tax Recreational, Arts and Parks Sales Tax A strong majority (632) are willing to pay a RAP Tax (78%) to offset operational costs $8.2M is an acceptable budget to the majority of respondents, which would cost the average* home owner $13.77/mo. (439 or 54.2%) * average is based upon the averaged assessed valley home value in Santaquin of $222,100
What did we learn from the Survey, Comments & Feedback Aesthetics vs. Functionality: While functionality is the highest priority, the majority (434) would like some affordable architectural elements included (53.7%) When should we begin? The majority would like this on the November 2018 Ballot (480 or 59.9%) However, there are a considerable number of reasons that it may be wise to wait an extra year (e.g. determine capital and operational budgets, seeking grants and donation, seeking participation from the school district, Utah County and neighboring communities and flesh-out the overall design).
In addition to the Surveys, the Recreation Committee toured neighboring facilities The Recreation Committee has begun the process of studying Aquatics/Recreation facilities from similar sized communities from throughout the State. Here are some pictures of five centers that were visited. City Staff is working to pull financial information from these centers with regard to construction costs as well as annual operational costs.
Mt. Pleasant City Indoor Pool & Splash Pad
Manti City Outdoor Pool
Gunnison City Indoor Pool & Splash Pad
Richfield City Indoor Pool & Deck Area
Nephi City Outdoor Pool & Splash Pad
What have we learned since the Survey? People are excited about the proposed project. However, there are many questions that need to be answered and there is a great deal of research that needs to be conducted. While it is possible to put the proposal on the November 2018 Ballot, the City Council would prefer to wait until the next City Election in November 2019, so that we can create the best possible project to meet the city s needs, while answering all of the many questions that need to be answered before the voters formally consider the proposal. To fund the study of the proposal as well as conceptual design, the City Council and Recreation Committee will place the RAP Tax on the November 2018 Ballot.
What are the next steps? Place the RAP Tax on the 2018 Ballot Educate the residents about the RAP Tax Continue to research of aquatics/recreation centers throughout the State of Utah Seek the possible support of BYU to conduct a study and forecast of a possible center (similar to what they did for Mt. Pleasant) Seek Grants & Donations Seek participation from the County, School and Neighbors Continue to Survey our Residents to refine the possible features Create a conceptual design and projected budget (Capital & Operational)
Thank you for reviewing our Survey Results and Proposal Status