04-Suggested Capital Expenses
SUGGESTED CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR THE
JANESVILLE ICE SKATING CENTER
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After our site review and building assessment on April 25 and 26 of
2010, the following are the items Rink Management Services Corporation has
identified as needing replacement in the future. The City of Janesville needs to
address these items as capital expenses for the future.
1. The refrigeration package is 32 years old and is at the end of its designed
operational life. This refrigeration system is not energy efficient and will
continue to cost more money to operate as time continues. To remove
and replace this equipment would cost between $500,000 and $800,000,
depending on how far into the future it is purchased.
2. The bleacher system currently being utilized at the Janesville Ice Skating
Center is original and is also at the end of its designed life. Depending on
local codes, when it is purchased, and the style and number of new
bleachers purchased, this could cost between $150,000 and $200,000 to
replace.
3. During the inspection of the building, the city representative noticed that
the roof had recently been repaired. Rink Management Services
Corporation’s inspection showed that the flashing and gutter system have
been compromised in several places. The stones attached to the
tar/asphalt roof have been removed or have separated from the roof,
exposing the black membrane under the stone. The roof should be
evaluated to determine the remaining life expectancy so that water does
not begin to damage the interior components of the structure. Cost for
replacement or repair of the roof would be determined after a roofing
professional is selected.
4. The skate rental room could be better utilized if skate rental racks were
purchased and installed. In order to accommodate the rental skate
inventory, these racks would cost about $5,000. These racks would allow
more workspace, allow the rental skates to dry and air out, and would
keep the blades from rusting.
5. The Janesville Ice Skating Center currently utilizes a 2002 Zamboni 552
electric ice resurfacer. After a review of the ice resurfacer, we would
recommend a complete overhaul of the ice resurfacer within the next 2
years. The estimated cost would be in the range of $7500 - $10,000
including a battery pack replacement. With a proper preventative
maintenance program in place, this machine should last 20-25 years.