10/20/25 Study Session Presentation

TOWN OF WICKENBURG
Community Center Review
Todd Wallace, Manager, Parks & Facilities
October 20, 2025

• The Community Center was built in 1970 (55 years old)
• 10,000 square feet under roof and situated on 4 acres
• The building needs significant repairs
o Equipment upgrades, HVAC, electrical and plumbing
o Structural deficiencies, trusses and roof
o Renovations to meet modern ADA and safety building codes
§ ADA access
§ ADA Restrooms
§ Fire sprinkler system and addressable fire alarm
Overview
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• Town resident were surveyed about the future of the Community Center
in August 2024
• Approximately 60% of those surveyed preferred to renovate the existing
building and 40% preferred to redesign and build a new building
• 97% like the Community Center’s current location
• Top requested ‘spaces’ for the Community Center were:
o Large event and meeting area
o Outdoor area for weddings and concerts
o Small multipurpose meeting spaces
Key Resident Survey Results
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• Correct structural deficiencies
o Roof and trusses
• Replace aging equipment
o HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Remodeling will require compliance with current building and safety codes
o ADA-compliant access and restrooms
o New fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems
• Reconfiguration interior
• Exterior cosmetic and structural repairs
• Current Projected Cost: $5 - $7 million
• Current Budget: $1.8 million FY26 and $3.5 million in the CIP for FY27
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Remodel Existing Facility

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Existing vs Concept Floor Plan

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Plan Evolution – Multipurpose Room

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Plan Evolution – Stage vs Multipurpose

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Plan Evolution – Office vs Conference

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Plan Evolution – Restrooms

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Existing vs Concept Floor Plan

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Renderings – Great Hall

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Concept Views – Great Hall

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Renderings – Banquet Rooms

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Concept Views – Banquet Rooms

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Renderings – Conference Room

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Concept Views – Entry Lobby

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Concept Views – Enclosed Patio

• We believe in the power of community involvement and value
Resident’s input
• Regularly update the Community Center page on Town’s website
• Newspaper press releases
• Open house at the Community Center
o Present design options
§ Floor plans and renderings
o Gather comments and concerns from resident’s
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Community Engagement

• 11/25 – 1/26 Phase 1 Design Development (60%)
• 2/26 – 4/26  Phase 2 Construction Documents (100%)
• 4/26 – 5/26  Prepare and Approve Construction Contract (GMP)
• 6/26 – 7/26  Caliente Issue Subcontractor Contracts and Mobilize
• 8/26 – 3/27
Demo/Construction
• 4/27
Project Complete
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Projected Timeline

Questions?
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