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PROPOSALTOTHECITYOFALEXANDRIARE:THEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

June 25, 2013

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

I. IntroductiontoTheSt.JamesSports&EntertainmentComplex

II. DetailedReviewofTheSt.JamesSports&EntertainmentComplex

III. TheSt.JamesGroupBiographies

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTIONTOTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

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INTRODUCTIONTOTHEPROPOSALTODEVELOPTHEST.JAMES

INTRODUCTION TO THE ST. JAMES

The St. James Group LLC is pleased to present this unsolicited proposal for the development of a large‐scale indoor sports andentertainment complex at Hensley Park, featuring high quality competition facilities and equipment, world class coaching andinstruction, recreational, dining and retail opportunities, and environmentally sustainable construction and operations. The St. JamesSports & Entertainment Complex will provide significant public benefits for the City and its residents, and will be the premier facility ofits kind on the eastern seaboard of the United States.

The St. James will offer athletic and recreation opportunities for athletes of every generation, including:

Families seeking a dynamic environment in which to pursue exercise, recreation and fun,

Youth and High School athletes seeking opportunities to enhance sports‐specific skills and gain playing experience,

Youth and Adult enthusiasts pursuing their passion in over 30 team and individual sports,

Tots and children getting their first exposure to tumbling, yoga, soccer and a healthy lifestyle,

Seniors seeking to extend their mobility and longevity through exercise, and

Performance coaching and corporate wellness programs for business professionals

The St. James will feature premier indoor sports facilities that will enable the year‐round pursuit of competition and training in nearly30 sports as well as outdoor sports and leisure space, additional space for spa/wellness services, branded retail, and restaurant andevents space.

The proposed design, facilities, amenities and square footage allocations of the Complex, as well as the proposed programming andservices, are covered in detail later in this Proposal. The St. James will be designed and programmed in a way that will make it anexciting, dynamic and highly accessible venue where families and athletes of any age can pursue their competitive and recreationalsports interests.

After considering several sites in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and the District of Columbia, The St. James Group determinedthat Hensley Park presents an ideal combination of location, acreage and proximity to transportation infrastructure for the Complex.Moreover, The St. James will allow the City of Alexandria to address significant and growing demand for access to recreational amenities,and will also generate significant direct and indirect revenues for the City through taxes, increased economic activity and job creation.

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INTRODUCTIONTOTHEPROPOSALTODEVELOPTHEST.JAMES(CONT’D)

Toward this end, The St. James Group proposes to enter into a comprehensive agreement with the City of Alexandria, that would include:

A long‐term ground lease for Hensley Park, pursuant to applicable provisions of state and local law, that would allow The St. JamesGroup to develop the site for the Complex, and

An access agreement between Alexandria and The St. James Group that would make the Complex available for City‐designatedpriorities

This Proposal was developed with the support of a first class team dedicated to successfully developing and operating The St. James inthe Greater Washington Region. This team includes The St. James Group, FXFowle, Hunt Construction Group, Wells + Associates, TheAtwood Group, and the law firms of Walsh Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich &Walsh and Kirkland & Ellis.

The St. James Group team possesses a unique combination of creative vision, experience, financial acumen, local ties and athleticsindustry relationships, making The St. James Group the ideal developer and operator of the Complex as outlined in this Proposal.Detailed team biographies can be found in Appendix B.


A. OVERVIEWOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

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OVERVIEWOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

The St. James Sports & Entertainment Complex will be a premier multi‐sport indoor and outdoor training complex and family‐centered recreation destination

The Complex will provide the most comprehensive offering of high quality facilities, equipment, programming, amenities and servicesfor sports training, competition and personal fitness found anywhere in the country

The combination of state‐of‐the‐art athletics facilities with high‐level professional instruction in nearly 30 sports will make The St.James the region’s epicenter of youth and adult sports programming year‐round

The St. James will also offer programming for active families, as well as family‐friendly amenities and accessibility, making theComplex “the place to be” for sports and recreation after school and on the weekends

Highlights of the facilities in the Complex include:

– Field House: An 80,000 sq. ft. multi‐purpose field house

– Baseball Center: Four batting cages with automaticpitching machines for baseball and softball

– Basketball and Volleyball Center: Four NCAAregulation‐sized basketball/volleyball courts

– Aquatics Center: Olympic‐sized pool, a therapy pool, awater park play area for children and an outdoor“resort‐style” pool for families

– Ice Rinks: Two NHL regulation‐sized ice rinks for icehockey, figure and synchronized skating, and openskating

– Gymnastics Center: A 15,000 sq. ft. gymnastics trainingspace

– Climbing and Bouldering Center: 20,000 sq. ft. of rockclimbing and bouldering walls

– Golf and Racquet Club: A year‐round driving range andindoor training center, 6 indoor tennis courts (includinga teaching court) and 8international squash courts

– Health Club: 30,000 sq. ft. health club with state‐of‐the‐art cardio and strength training equipment, and a Spaand Wellness Center

– Sports Medicine Center: Dedicated sports medicineand physical therapy center with best‐in‐class sportsmedicine professionals

– Child Development Center: Provides educationallyenriching daycare and short‐term childcare for families


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The St. James offers several features that will make it the locus of sports training and wellness for active individuals and families:

- Quality. The Complex will house state‐of‐the‐art, top‐tier athletics and training equipment and facilities consistent with thequality provided by elite college athletics programs

- Scale and Breadth of Offerings. The scale of the Complex enables families to accommodate the broad and varied interests of eachfamily member under one roof, making it the obvious choice for “time‐starved” families and professionals

- Opportunities to Compete. By serving as a venue for numerous leagues (Complex‐sponsored and otherwise) as well ascompetitive combines, tournaments and various civic events, the Complex will be a “market maker” for athletics in the region

- The “Home Field.” The Complex will identify strongly with the rich sports history of the community in an effort to engenderloyalty from athletes, coaches and families

- Exceptional Service. The Complex’s staff will provide exceptional service with a commitment to integrity, professionalism andpassion for delivering the highest quality customer experience

- Ease of Use. The St. James will utilize highly trained staff and technology to help each client easily navigate the Complex’s offeringsand have experiences tailored to their passions and needs

OVERVIEWOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX(CONT’D)


B. SUMMARYOFPARTNERSHIPPROPOSALBETWEENALEXANDRIAANDTHEST.JAMESGROUP

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SUMMARYOFPROPOSEDPARTNERSHIPBETWEENALEXANDRIAANDTHEST.JAMESGROUP

Alexandria and The St. James Group have an opportunity to create significant benefits for the citizens of Alexandria, the City ofAlexandria and The St. James Group by engaging in an interactive, collaborative process where the parties identify their respectivebenefit expectations and the range of tools available to deliver those benefits.

Below is a summary of SJG’s current understanding of the parties respective benefit expectations and tools for benefit delivery:

Opportunity to cost effectively control and develop theComplex

Financial stability for the Complex through market‐basedpricing

Collaborative working relationship with the City duringboth the development and the operational phases of theproject

Financing, development and operation of first class,comprehensive athletics complex

Access agreement providing the City of Alexandria with amonthly allocation of hours for City‐designated priorities

Membership scholarships for certain youth

Direct revenues generated by the Complex, including realestate tax, personal property tax, food, beverage andsales tax, as well as job creation and other indirecteconomic benefits

Access to a first class, comprehensive athletics complexfor City‐designated priorities

Improved quality of life for Alexandria residents andimproved regional competitiveness throughdevelopment of landmark social infrastructure

Catalyst for additional economic activity anddevelopment in the Eisenhower Corridor

Significant direct and indirect revenue generated by theComplex, including real estate taxes, personal propertytaxes, food, beverage and sales taxes, rent and jobcreation

40‐year ground lease for Hensley Park, or for such longerterm as may be permitted by law

BENEFITSFORTHECITYOFALEXANDRIA ST.JAMESTOOLSTODELIVERBENEFITS

BENEFITSFORTHEST.JAMESGROUP ALEXANDRIATOOLSTODELIVERBENEFITS


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WHYTHEST.JAMESISACOMPELLINGOPPORTUNITYFORALEXANDRIA

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LANDMARKSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTDESTINATION― Unparalleledfacilitiesandprogrammingcombinedwithanemphasisonenvironmentallysustainableconstruction― “ComprehensivelyHealthy:BodyandEnvironment”

ENHANCEDRESIDENTQUALITYOFLIFE― ImprovesqualityoflifeforcurrentAlexandriaresidents― Createsanadditionalcenterforcommunitybuilding

ADDRESSESSIGNIFICANTDEMANDFORADDITIONALANDENHANCEDRECREATIONAMENITIES― StrongandvocaldemandinAlexandriaforswimmingpools(recreation,competition,teaching),anindoortrack,andturffieldsthatcanaccommodatemoresoccer,football,lacrosseandotherfieldsports

― HelpsAlexandriameetlongtermrecreationneedswhilereducingburdenonpublicresources

NEWANDSUSTAINEDENGINEOFECONOMICACTIVITY― Significantopportunityforlocaljobcreation,increasedeconomicactivityandadditionaltaxrevenue― WillcontributemeaningfullytoAlexandria’salreadyimpressivetouristvisitnumbers

EXCEPTIONAL,DIFFERENTIATEDSTRATEGICASSETFORALEXANDRIA― ComplexcanplayacriticalroleinAlexandria’seffortstoremainthe“communityofchoice”intheregionfornewresidents,corporateinvestmentandtourism

― Improvesregionalcompetitivenessasneighboringjurisdictionshavemovedforwardwithsignificantsocialinfrastructureprojects(e.g.,LongBridgeParkAquaticCenterandGMUFreedomAquatic&FitnessCenter)

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WHYALEXANDRIAISANIDEALLOCATIONFORTHEST.JAMES

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ALEXANDRIASITSATTHECENTEROFTHENATION’SMOSTECONOMICALLYVIBRANTANDSTABLEREGION― The20‐mileradiusaroundAlexandriacapturesoneofthelargest,highlyeducatedandaffluentpopulationsinthecountry― Theregionhasenjoyedthehighestlevelofjobcreationandlowestlevelofunemploymentinthenationoverthelast12years

LOCALDEMANDFORADDITIONALHIGHQUALITYSPORTSANDRECREATIONFACILITIES― SubstantialdemandinAlexandriaandthroughouttheregionforadditionalhighqualitysportsfacilities― Alexandriaandtheother“innersuburbs,”aswellasWashington,DC,areallevaluatingsignificantinvestmentsinsocialinfrastructurethatwilleitherbededicatedto,orprovidemeaningfullygreateraccessfor,recreation

ALEXANDRIATOURISM― Alexandriahadmorethan1millionvisitorsandmorethan$700millionofvisitorspendingin2012― Asthecitycontinuestoenhanceitsattractionsandamenitiesmorevisitorswill“stayandplay”

CENTEROFTHEREGION’SMAJORTRANSPORTATIONINFRASTRUCTURE― I‐395and495,GeorgeWashingtonMemorialParkwayandRoute1provideexcellentaccessibility― Greataccesstomasstransit,includingMetrorailandbuslines

POTENTIALTOLOCATETHEST.JAMESATJOSEPHHENSLEYPARK― AfterconsideringseveralsitesinAlexandria,Arlington,FairfaxCountyandtheDistrictofColumbia,SJGdeterminedthatHensleyParkpresentsanidealcombinationoflocation,acreageandproximitytotransportationinfrastructure

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GROWTHINEISENHOWERCORRIDOR― TherecentandplannedgrowthalongEisenhowerAvenuecreatessignificantembeddeddemandintheareasadjacenttoandsurroundingHensleyPark

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WHYTHEST.JAMESGROUPISTHERIGHTPARTNERFORALEXANDRIA

SJGhasbroughttogetheranexceptionalgroupofadvisors‐‐ manywithexperienceinAlexandria‐‐ tosuccessfullybuildandoperatetheSt.JamesSports&EntertainmentComplex

FIRSTCLASSTEAM

WASHINGTONNATIVES

ACCESSTOCAPITAL

RELATIONSHIPS

DEALEXPERTISE

ELITEATHLETICSEXPERIENCE

SJG believes it is the ideal partner for the City of Alexandria in the effort to bring an unrivaled sports and recreation complex to the City

SJG’sprincipalsareproudproductsoftheWashingtonregionwithdeeptiesto,andanative’sunderstandingof,thecommunity

SJGhasabroadanddeepnetworkofrelationshipsintheGreaterWashingtonregionspanningthebusiness,government,civicandathleticscommunities

SJGhassubstantialtransactionexperience,financialacumen,projectmanagementexpertiseandtheabilitytomobilizetheresourcesnecessarytoexecutelargeandcomplexprojects

SJG’sprincipalshaveelitehighschoolandcollegeathleticscompetitionexperience

William&MaryandEpiscopalHighSchoolboardserviceprovidesvaluableathleticsleadershipexperienceanddemonstrateslocalcommunityties

SJGhasasignificantnumberofstrongrelationshipswithhighqualitysourcesofdebtandequitycapital

- Architect:FXFOWLE

- ConstructionManagement:HuntConstruction

- Engineering&Surveying:ToBeSelected

- TrafficEngineering:Wells+Associates

- IndustryConsultant:TheAtwoodGroup

- ZoningCounsel:WalshColucci(CathyPuskar)

- CorporateCounsel:Kirkland&Ellis


II. DETAILEDREVIEWOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

A. FACILITIESOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

The following description of the facilities represent The St. James Group’s present vision for the Complex. The details aresubject to change as necessary due to input from relevant stakeholders, including the City of Alexandria, due diligence,site conditions and terms and conditions of financing.

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DETAILEDDESCRIPTIONOFTHEFACILITIESOFTHEST.JAMES

FIELDHOUSE

AQUATICSCENTER

INDOORTRACKAND

FIELD

Themultipurpose80,000sq.ft.fieldhousewitha60‐footceilingclearancewillfeatureapremiumturffieldmeetingrequirementsforfulllengthcompetitiveplayinsoccer,lacrosse,football,fieldhockeyandsoftballactivities

Thefieldhousewillalsoaccommodatedrillsandtrainingacrossabroadrangeofsports,competitionsandactivities,includingbaseballandsoftball,endurance,speedandagilitytraining,amongothers

Theturffieldwillbedivisibleintohalvesandfourthsforsideline‐to‐sidelinepracticeandgames

OLYMPICPOOL

WATERFUNZONE

TheAquaticsCenterwillfeatureanOlympic‐sizedpoolthatwillbefullyqualifiedforyouth,highschool,collegeandmastersswimmingcompetitions

TheOlympicpoolcanbesubdividedfortrainingwhennotneededforcompetition

Alsowithan80,000sq.ft.footprint,theindoortrackandfieldwillhavea30‐footceilingclearanceandfeaturea6‐lane,200‐metercompetitiontrackwithsprintlanesincompliancewithNCAAspecifications

Itwillalsofeaturespaceforfieldevents,includinglongandtriplejump,highjump,polevaultandshotput Thetrackmaybeusedyear‐roundbyathletesofanyageforcompetition,trainingandrecreation

THERAPYPOOL

ICERINKS TheComplexwillhavetwoNHLregulation‐sizedicerinksforicehockey,figureskating,synchronizedskatingandopenskating

Therinkswillbedivisibleintothirdstoenableyouthicehockeycompetitionandtraining

TheCenterwillalsofeatureatherapypoolthatcanbeusedforteachingandforphysicalrehabilitation

TheAquaticsCenterwillfeaturea6,000sq.ft.waterfunparkwithshallowpools,sprinklers,slidesandotherfunwaterfeaturesforchildren

DETAILED REVIEW OF THE ST. JAMES

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DETAILEDDESCRIPTIONOFTHEFACILITIESOFTHEST.JAMES(CONT’D)

The10,000sq.ft.BaseballCenterwillfeaturefourbattingcageswithautomaticpitchingmachinesforbaseballandsoftball

The28,000sq.ft.BasketballCenterwillfeaturefourNCAAlengthbasketballcourts Eachofthecourtswillbestructuredtoaccommodatesixbaskets,enablingfulllengthandsideline‐to‐sidelinecompetitionandpractice

The15,000sq.ft.GymnasticsCenterwillfeaturethefinestqualitytrainingequipment

BASEBALLCENTER

GYMNASTICSCENTER

BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALLCENTER

BATTINGCAGES

DRILLSAREA

BASKETBALL

VOLLEYBALL

TheBaseballCenterwillalsohavemorethan2,500sq.ft.ofturfforpitchingandfieldingdrillsaswellasdrillsandtrainingexercisesforothersports

ThecourtswillbeconvertibleintovolleyballcourtswithliningtomeethighschoolandNCAArequirements

TheClimbingandBoulderingCenterwillfeature20,000sq.ft.ofclimbingspacethatcanchallengeclimbersfrombeginnerstoelite

TheCenterwillbethemostexcitingandchallengingclimbingenvironmentontheEastCoast

CLIMBINGCENTER


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TheComplexwillfeaturea30,000sq.ft.GolfClubwith3top‐qualityindoorgolfsimulatorsfortrainingandfitting,and20coveredandheateddrivingrangebaysthatareavailableyearround

TheComplexwillhavea30,000sq.ft.FitnessClubfeaturingstate‐of‐the‐artcardioandstrengthtrainingequipment

TheClubwillalsohave4 fitnessstudiosfordemandingandentertainingspin,yoga,pilatesandotherfitnessclassesaswellasboxingandmartialartsclassesFITNESSAND

WELLNESSCLUB

GOLFANDRACQUETCLUB

GOLF

SQUASH

Thewell‐appointedSpaandWellnessCenterwillprovideafullrangeofmassage,skin,hairandnailtreatments,aswellassteamandsaunarooms

TheCenterwillalsoofferprogramsandcoachingonperformancenutrition,healthycooking,weightlossandweightmaintenance

TENNIS

FITNESSCENTER

SPAANDWELLNESSCENTER

TheSquashCenterwillfeature8internationalregulationsizedcourts

TheTennisCenterwillinclude6courts,includingateachingcourt,and4outdoorcourts,whichcanbecovered,locatedontheroofoftheGolfandRacquetClub

TheComplex’sChildDevelopmentCenterwillfeaturealicenseddaycare,providingeducationallyenrichingchildcareduringtheworkdayforupto100kids,aswellasbeforeandafterschoolcare

TheCenterwillalsobeavailablefortheshorttermcareneedsofmembersCHILDDEVELOPMENT

CENTER

CHILDCARE

ADVENTURE Therewillalsobeanadventureareafeaturingatrampoline“jumproom”andaclimbingareatohelpbuildchildren’smotorskills


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TheSportsMedicineandPhysicalTherapyCenterwillfeaturehighqualityequipmentandsportsmedicinepersonnelassistingclientswithinjuryrehabilitationandproperbodymechanicsforinjuryprevention

TheSt.Jameswillfeaturea“grab‐and‐go,”quickservicecaféwherevisitorscanenjoyhealthymealsandsnacks

TheSt.Jameswillfeatureafullservicerestaurantonthetopfloorthatwillprovidediningopportunitiesforbreakfast,lunchanddinner

Therestaurantwillalsoservicetherooftopobservationdeckthatwillincludealoungearea,barandadultpool

RESTAURANTAND

EVENTS

SPORTSMEDICINECENTER

CAFÉAND

RESTAURANT

EVENTSCENTER

BRANDEDRETAIL

TheRetailOutletwillshowcasea partnershipbetweenTheSt.Jamesandmajorathleticapparelandnutritionretailers

TheComplexwillalsoserveasadynamicplaceforretailerstoconductproductlaunchesandspecialmarketingevents

Adjacenttotherestaurantwillbeeventspacesuitableforcorporatemeetings,banquetsandothersocialevents

TheRestaurantandEventsCenterwillbe30,000sq.ft.


B. RENDERINGSOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

The following conceptual renderings represent The St. James Group’s present vision for the Complex. These renderingsare subject to further change as necessary due to input from relevant stakeholders, including the City of Alexandria, duediligence, site conditions and terms and conditions of financing.

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RENDERINGS:AERIALVIEWOFTHECOMPLEXDESIGNFROMEISENHOWERAVENUE(NORTHEAST)


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RENDERINGS:FACILITY‐BY‐FACILITYLAYOUTOFTHECOMPLEXDESIGNFROMEISENHOWERAVENUE

Northeast view and breakdown of facilities in The St. James


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RENDERINGS:AERIALVIEWOFTHECOMPLEXDESIGNFROMI‐495(SOUTHWEST)


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Southwestern view and breakdown of facilities in The St. James

RENDERINGS:FACILITY‐BY‐FACILITYLAYOUTOFTHECOMPLEXDESIGNFROMI‐495


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POTENTIALSUSTAINABLESTRATEGIESFORTHEDEVELOPMENTOFTHEST.JAMES

PhotovoltaicpanelsharnessrenewablesolarenergyforuseinbuildingPVPANELS

HIGHALBEDOREFLECTIVEROOF

HIGHEFFICIENCYMECHANICALSYSTEM

LOW‐FLOWPLUMBINGFIXTURES

HIGHEFFICENCYLIGHTING

INDOORAIRQUALITY

Reducesbuildingheat‐gainandmitigatestheurbanheatislandeffect

Low‐flowfaucetsanddual‐flushtoiletsreducebuilding’swaterconsumption

Useslessenergytoprovidethesameamountoflight

Increasedfiltrationandfreshairimprovesoccupanthealth,comfortandproductivity

Premiumefficiencymotorsinmechanicalequipment

RECYLCLEDCONTENT

SUSTAINABLEFINISHES

SITEAPPROPRIATELANDSCAPING

GREENROOF

RAINWATERCOLLECTION&REUSE

EXTERIORSHADING

Widespreaduseofrecycledcontent,includingpavingelements

Interiorfinishesthatconsiderdurability,localorigin,rapidrenewability,moldresistance,lowornooff‐gassing

Systemstocollectrainwateranduseforirrigation

Significantlyreducesirrigationdemand

Absorbsrainwater,providinginsulation,creatingahabitatforwildlifeandhelpslowerurbanairtemperaturesandmitigatestheheatislandeffect

ApassivecoolingtechniquethatreducesindoorairtemperatureandreducestheloadonHVACsystems


C. PROGRAMMINGANDSERVICESOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

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HIGHLIGHTSOFTHEST.JAMESPROGRAMMINGANDSERVICES

Programming ServicesLearn‐to‐PlayGroupInstruction 24‐HourAvailability

HighLevelInstructionandTraining DaycareandDropoffChildcare

PrivateLessons,CampsandClinics HealthandFitnessAssessments

YouthandAdultLeagues TowelService

InterestDrivenClubs LockerService

CompetitiveTeams MassageTherapy

Meets,CompetitionsandTournaments Skin,HairandNailServices

RentalstoIndependentClubs,SchoolsandUniversities NutritionalProducts

Drop‐inTrainingandRecreationalPlay NutritionCoaching

BirthdayParties WeightLossPrograms

SocialEventsandFundraisers MetabolicTesting

CorporateEvents,RetreatsandTeamBuilding SportsPhysicalTherapy


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DETAILEDREVIEWOFTHEST.JAMESPROGRAMMING

Baseball/Softball

Basketball

Boxing

Climbing

FieldHockey

PRIVATELESSONSAND

PERSONALTRAINING

CLINICS

PROGRAMS

FigureSkating

Golf

Gymnastics

IceHockey

Lacrosse

MixedMartialArts

Fitness

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Track&Field

Triathlon/Ironman

Volleyball

WaterPolo

Baseball/Softball

Basketball

Boxing

Cheerleading

Climbing

FieldHockey

FigureSkating

Golf

Gymnastics

IceHockey

Lacrosse

MixedMartialArts

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Track&Field

Triathlon/Ironman

Volleyball

WaterPolo

Shooting(BB&IH)

Dribbling(BB&S)

Individual to large group skills coaching, high performance and fitness training opportunities, and competitive opportunities organized by age, skill leveland desired intensity. The duration of lessons or training will be driven by goals and objectives of clients.

Small to large group skills coaching, high performance and fitness training opportunities, and competitive opportunities organized by age, skill level anddesired intensity. The duration of programs will range from 8 to 12 weeks.

TEAMSPORTS

INDIVIDUALSPORTS

Hitting

PuckHandling

Passing&Catching

RouteRunning

GoalKeeping

Skating

Small to medium group skills coaching and competitive opportunities organized by age and skill level. Skills clinics allow athletes to perfect specific skills.The duration of clinics will range from a half-day to 2 weeks.

Driving

ShortGame&Putting

Serving

GrandStrokes

Skating(IH&F)

SprintStart

SwimmingStroke

Wrestling

Wrestling

TRAINING


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DETAILEDREVIEWOFTHEST.JAMESPROGRAMMING(CONT’D)

Baseball

Football

FieldHockeyELITEACADEMIES

FIELDHOUSE

Basketball

Diving

FigureSkatingCOMPLEX

CAMPS

Leadership

Pre‐seasonTeamTraining

SummerTeamTraining

Batting/Fielding

Triathlon/Ironman

SingleSportCamps

– SummerIntensive

DualSportCamps

– IceHockey/Lacrosse

– IceSkating/Gymnastics

– RacquetsCamp

– Swimming/Gymnastics

MultiSportCamps

EliteCamps

AdultCamps

Large group skills coaching and competitive opportunities for more than 30 sports ranging from half-day programs to full day developmental and elitelevel camps. The duration of camps will range from holiday and school break lengths to the entire summer.

Elite academies will provide the highest level of year-round coaching, training (on and off field/court/ice) and competition for highly talented youthathletes between the ages of 6 and 19.

Golf

Gymnastics

IceHockey

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Lacrosse

Softball

Soccer

Track&Field

Wrestling

Volleyball

TRAINING


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Basketball

- 5‐on‐5

- 3‐on‐3

YOUTH

CORP.&ADULT

HIGHSCHOOL

YOUTH

CORP.&ADULT

HIGHSCHOOL

Football

- 7‐on‐7

Soccer

IceHockey

- FullTeam

- 3‐on‐3

Squash

Lacrosse

Tennis

IceHockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Basketball

Football

FieldHockey

IceHockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Volleyball

WaterPolo

Basketball

Football

FieldHockey

Volleyball

WaterPolo

TOURNEYS&MEETS

LEAGUES

Volleyball

WaterPolo

Basketball

Boxing/MA

Climbing

Football

IceHockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

IndoorTrack

Volleyball

Football

FieldHockey

Gymnastics

IceHockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Basketball

Boxing/MA

Climbing

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Football

FieldHockey

Gymnastics

IceHockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Basketball

Boxing/MA

Climbing

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

IndoorTrack

Volleyball

Wrestling

IndoorTrack

Volleyball

Wrestling

WaterPolo

COMPETITION


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COMPETITION

SENIORS

WELLNESS

The St. James will offer training programs that are tailored to the needs of athletes participating in “Masters-level” competitive athletics.

Basketball

Cycling

Swimming

Squash

TrackandField

Marathons

Triathlons

WeightLifting

Tennis

TableTennis

Wellness programming for seniors will include cardiovascular and strength training for disease management,healthy muscle tone, improved balance and coordination and increasing bone density and stamina

Wellness programs will utilize programming frameworks from organizations such as Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fitand the American Senior Fitness Association

Wellness programs will also incorporate yoga, Pilates and classes focusing on body mechanics and propermovement

Seniors will also have access to nutrition‐related programming featuring the convenient preparation of healthymeals

SPECIALNEEDS

TheComplexwillformpartnershipswithorganizationscateringtotheSpecialNeedscommunityinordertoofferappropriateathleticsandwellnessopportunitiestoyouthandadultathleteswithspecialneeds


The International Paralympic Committee


D. THEST.JAMESFOUNDATION:PHILANTHROPYANDTHOUGHTLEADERSHIP

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THEST.JAMESFOUNDATION:PHILANTHROPYANDTHOUGHTLEADERSHIP

The St. James Group will establish a foundation focused on local philanthropy, including providing membership scholarships to Alexandria youthwith demonstrated need, and thought leadership on the issues of the relationship between sports participation and positive life outcomes, healthy livingand active lifestyles.

TheSt.JamesFoundationwillalsoserveasathoughtleaderonthelocalandnationallevelconcerningtheissuesofhealthyliving,wellnessandnutrition,activelifestylesandsportsparticipation

TheFoundationwillcollaboratewiththeCityandotherorganizationsinAlexandriatosecuregrantfundingforinnovativeprogramsaddressingtheforegoingissues

TheSt.JamesGroupwillestablishafoundation,TheSt.JamesFoundation,toawardmembershipscholarshipstoAlexandriaPublicSchoolstudentswithdemonstratedneed

TheFoundationwillworkwithAlexandriaPublicSchoolsandtheCity’sDepartmentofParks&Recstoidentifypromisingscholarshipcandidates

Scholarshipswillincludegeneralmembership,participationon2sportsteamsandasummercamp

Criteriaforscholarshipwillincludeaminimumgradepointaverage,recommendationsandfinancialneed

Scholarshiprecipientswillparticipateinenrichmentprogrammingfocusedonacademicandpersonalgrowth

Thescholarshipprogramintendstoserveupto50students

THOUGHTLEADERSHIP

PHILANTHROPY:YOUTH

SCHOLARSHIPS


E. BENEFITSANDCOMPATIBILITYOFTHEST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX

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WHYTHEST.JAMESISACOMPELLINGOPPORTUNITYFORALEXANDRIA

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LANDMARKSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTDESTINATION― Unparalleledfacilitiesandprogrammingcombinedwithanemphasisonenvironmentallysustainableconstruction― “ComprehensivelyHealthy:BodyandEnvironment”

ENHANCEDRESIDENTQUALITYOFLIFE― ImprovesqualityoflifeforcurrentAlexandriaresidents― Createsanadditionalcenterforcommunitybuilding

ADDRESSESSIGNIFICANTDEMANDFORADDITIONALANDENHANCEDRECREATIONAMENITIES― StrongandvocaldemandinAlexandriaforswimmingpools(recreation,competition,teaching),anindoortrack,andturffieldsthatcanaccommodatemoresoccer,football,lacrosseandotherfieldsports

― HelpsAlexandriameetlongtermrecreationneedswhilereducingburdenonpublicresources

NEWANDSUSTAINEDENGINEOFECONOMICACTIVITY― Significantopportunityforlocaljobcreation,increasedeconomicactivityandadditionaltaxrevenue― WillcontributemeaningfullytoAlexandria’salreadyimpressivetouristvisitnumbers

EXCEPTIONAL,DIFFERENTIATEDSTRATEGICASSETFORALEXANDRIA― ComplexcanplayacriticalroleinAlexandria’seffortstoremainthe“communityofchoice”intheregionfornewresidents,corporateinvestmentandtourism

― Improvesregionalcompetitivenessasneighboringjurisdictionshavemovedforwardwithsignificantsocialinfrastructureprojects(e.g.,LongBridgeParkAquaticCenterandGMUFreedomAquatic&FitnessCenter)

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WHYTHEST.JAMESISCOMPATIBLEWITHALEXANDRIA’SGOALSANDPLANS

The St. James will contribute significantly to Alexandria’s goals and priorities as articulated in the Alexandria City Council Strategic Plan (revisedJune 2010), the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Strategic Master Plan, the Comprehensive Athletics Field Master Plan, as well as in thefindings of the City’s 2012 Aquatic Facilities Study and 2011 Parks & Rec Needs Assessment Survey.

GOAL#1:Alexandriahasqualitydevelopmentandredevelopment,supportforlocalbusinessesandastrong,diverseandgrowinglocaleconomy

GOAL#2:Alexandriarespects,protectsandenhancesthehealthofitscitizensandthequalityofitnaturalenvironment

GOAL#4:Alexandriaisacommunitythatsupportsandenhancesthewell‐being,successandachievementofchildren,youthandfamilies

GOAL#5:Alexandriaisfinanciallysustainable,efficient,communityorientedandvaluesitsemployees

CITYCOUNCILSTRATEGIC

PLAN

CITYOFALEXANDRIAGOALS/PRIORITIES/KEYFINDINGS

ST.JAMESSPORTS&ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEXBENEFIT/COMPATIBILITY

TheSt.Jamesrepresentsaninnovativeapproachtodevelopmentthatwillsignificantlyenhanceeconomicactivity,createlocaljobsandserveasastrongcatalystforadditionalgrowthintheEisenhowerCorridor

TheSt.JamesisauniqueopportunityforAlexandriatosecureapremier,eco‐friendlysports,fitnessandwellnesscomplexthatprovideshealthenhancingprogramming,trainingandcompetitionopportunitiesforeverygeneration‐‐ toddlerstoseniors

TheSt.JameswillprovideAlexandrianswithanunparalleledplaceforfamiliestopursuetheirindividualpassionstogetherinonelocation

TheSt.Jameswillgreatlyenhancesuccessandachievementforchildrenandyouthbyprovidingatremendousarrayofopportunitiestotrain,competeleadingtoachievementinsportsandeveryotherdimensionoflife

TheproposedpartnershiprepresentsafinanciallycreativeandsustainablewaytobringaworldclassamenitytotheCityofAlexandria

TheSt.Jameswillserveasahubofcommunityactivityandgathering,creatingsignificantopportunitiesforcitizenstobuilddeepertiesandrelationships


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WHYTHEST.JAMESISCOMPATIBLEWITHALEXANDRIA’SGOALSANDPLANS(CONT’D)

82%ofcitizenssupporttheCitydevelopinganindoorwellnessandfitnessfacilityand81%supportadditionalindoorrecreationspace

66%ofcitizensbelieveAlexandriashoulddevelopprogrammingthatsupportsamulti‐generationalindoorrecreationcenter

Mostimportantrecreationneeds:indoorswimmingpools(#4),communityrecreationcenters(#5),tennisfacilities(#7),sportsfields(#8)

Newfacilitieshouseholdswouldusemostiftheywerebuilt/supportmostwiththeirtaxdollarsinclude:- Indoorwellnessandfitnessfacility– 31%/27%- Indoorrunning/walkingtrack– 23%/20%- Multipurposeyouth/adultathleticfields– 19%/21%- Indoorwarmwaterfamilyaquaticcenter– 16%/14%- Outdoorpoolsw/recreationfeatures– 14%/11%

Recreationcentersneedinfrastructureimprovementsandhaveoutdatedequipment

Levelofsatisfactionwithrecreationfacilitiesisbelownormcomparedtoothercities

PARKS&RECSSTRATEGICMASTERPLAN


TheSt.Jameswilldeliverbest‐in‐classfacilities,programmingandcompetitionopportunitiesacrossnearly30sports,providingopportunitiesforactivepursuitsforvisitorsofeverygeneration

EachofthefacilitiesidentifiedasanacuteneedbythecommunitysurveyconductedduringthedevelopmentoftheParks&RecsStrategicMasterPlanwillbeprovidedbyTheSt.James(seeSectionsIIA,IIBandIIC)

TheSt.Jameswillprovidefamilieswithanewandexcitingplacetopursuetheirrecreationalinterests

TheSt.JameswillcontributesubstantiallytoimprovingAlexandrians’viewsof/satisfactionwiththerecreationoptionsavailableintheCity




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Alexandria’sathleticfieldsareamongthemostusedparkandrecreationfacilitiesintheregionwithmorethan15,000participantsannually

Thenumber,designandqualityofAlexandria’sfieldsarenotsufficienttomeetthetremendousdemandforpracticeandgametime

Theexcessivedemandforpracticeandcompetitionspaceresultsinpoorfieldqualityandunsatisfactoryplayingexperiences

Duetothelackoffieldcapacity,Alexandriahashadtoallowteampracticesinanumberofopenspaceareas,reducingsuchspace’sabilitytosupportotherparkandopenspaceuses

Alexandriahasbeenworkingwithsportsinterestsgroupstohelpresolvethefieldqualityandsupplyissues

ATHLETICFIELDSMASTERPLAN


TheSt.JameswilladdsubstantiallytoAlexandria’sfieldcapacityandqualitywithafull‐length,internationalregulationsized,premiumturfsoccerfieldandaconvertiblefieldintheinterioroftheComplex’s200‐metercompetitiontrack

Theinternationalregulationsized,premiumturfsoccerfieldwillbedivisibleintotwoorfoursectionsforsideline‐to‐sidelinepracticeandcompetitionforyouthandadultfieldsports(football,lacrosse,soccer,fieldhockey)

The200‐metertrack’sinteriorfieldwillbecapableofhandlingtraditionalfieldcompetitions(e.g.,longjump)butwillalsobeconvertibleintoafieldequivalentinsizetohalfoftheComplex’spremiumturfsoccerfieldandcanalsobedividedintotwosections

Intotal,TheSt.Jameswilladdtheequivalentof6practiceandcompetitionsurfacestoAlexandria’scapacity,surfacesthatcanbeused24hoursaday,365daysayear

- Premiumturfdoesnothavethe“resting”requirementsofnaturalgrasssurfaces;infact,thereisno“resting”required

- TheSt.James’indoor,24‐houraccessallowsforaround‐the‐clockcompetitionwithnoseasonallimitations




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Alexandriahasafivepoolsystem,fourofwhichare30+yearsoldwithfunctionallyandphysicallyobsoleteinfrastructure

Costsofrepairingandoperatingmultipleoutdatedandagedpoolsareacceleratingandunsustainable

Allofthecurrentlyoperatingoutdooraquaticfacilitiesshouldbereplaced

NannieJ.LeePool,NicholasColasanto PoolandEwaldPoolclosed

WestsideoftheCityisseverelyunderserved Allofthepoolsarecrowdedanddonothavesufficient

spaceforallusergroups(lessonprogramming,therapyusersandexerciseswimmers,andthehighschoolswimteam)

TheCityneedsa50‐metercompetitionpoolforgrowingtri‐athleteandopenwatercompetitiveswimmers;mostcommunitiesaroundAlexandriahavea50‐meterpool

ThereisasignificantneedforindoorswimmingintheCity Thestudyrecommendsamodifiedthreepoolsystemwith

supplementalfacilitiesatatotalcostof$48.7million Parks&Recsstaffrecommendeda$25.0million

investmentinaquaticsfacilitiesbetweenFY16andFY23

2012AQUATICFACILITIESSTUDY



TheSt.Jameswillhavethefollowingbest‐in‐classaquaticsfacilitiesintheComplex:

- Olympic‐sizedcompetitionpool(indoor),- Warmwatertherapypool(indoor),- Waterfunpark(indoor),- Resort‐stylepool(outdoor),and- Adultrooftoppool(outdoor)

TheseaquaticfacilitieswouldgreatlyenhancetheaquaticsopportunitiesavailableinAlexandria:

- Competitiveswimmingopportunities,includingtri‐athleteandendurance,attheyouth,highschoolandadultlevelswouldbeavailableforthefirsttimeingenerations

- Therapeuticwaterprogrammingwouldalsobeavailableforseniors

- Family‐friendlyleisureopportunitieswithexcellentlockerroomfacilitiesandfoodandbeverageservice



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Parks,Recreation,orCulturalAmenitiesthathouseholdshaveaneedfor:

- Indoorexerciseandfitnessarea– 55%- Indoorswimmingpool– 52%- Running/walkingtrack– 50%- Outdoorswimmingpools– 44%- Outdoortenniscourts– 36%- Athleticfields– 31%- Racquetball/squashcourts– 17%

EstimatednumberofhouseholdsinAlexandriawhoseneedsforParks,RecreationorCulturalAmenitiesareonlybeing50%MetorLess

- Indoorexerciseandfitnessarea– 18,568- Indoorswimmingpool– 17,128- Outdoorswimmingpools– 17,126- Running/walkingtrack– 14,683- Athleticfields– 12,036- Outdoortenniscourts– 11,368- Racquetball/squashcourts– 5,967

2011PARKS&

RECSNEEDSASSESSMENTSURVEY


TheSt.Jameswillcontributesignificantlytoaddressingthesubstantialdemandandunmetneedsidentifiedbythe2011Parks&RecNeedsAssessmentSurvey

- 30,000sq.ft.Fitness&WellnessSpa- IndoorOlympic‐sizedswimmingpool- Resort‐styleoutdoorpool- Indoor200‐metercompetitiontrack- Fourrooftop,outdoortenniscourts- Theequivalentofone‐and‐a‐halfinternational

regulation‐sizedsoccerfields- 8squashcourts



III. THEST.JAMESGROUPBIOGRAPHIES

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Prior to forming SJG, Mr. Ashton was a founding member andManaging Director of boutique investment bank PerellaWeinberg Partners

Mr. Ashton served as Chief Operating Officer of PerellaWeinberg’s Corporate Advisory Business from 2009 to 2011

Prior to joining Perella Weinberg, Mr. Ashton was aninvestment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co., executing largemergers, acquisitions and financings across a broad range ofindustries

He received a JD from the University of Chicago Law School,where he was a Merit Scholar and the Earl Dickerson PublicService Scholar, and an MBA from the University of ChicagoBooth School of Business, where he was also a Merit Scholar

Mr. Ashton received an AB from the College of William & Mary,where he was an All‐Conference cornerback and recipient ofthe John Kratzer Memorial Award for Exemplary Courage, Self‐Sacrifice, Leadership and Spirit and the Benjamin StoddertEwell Award for Outstanding Leadership, Service andContribution to the College

Prior to forming SJG, Mr. Dixon was Assistant Vice Presidentand Senior Counsel at Smithfield Foods, a Fortune 250 globalfood business, where he focused on M&A and corporategovernance

Prior to joining Smithfield Foods, he was in private practice atMcGuireWoods LLP focusing on M&A and project finance

Mr. Dixon began his legal career as a Law Clerk to theHonorable James Spencer of the US District Court for theEastern District of Virginia

He is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Program forLeadership Development and received a JD from William &Mary School of Law, where he was a recipient of the TC ClarkeScholarship, the Law Foundation Scholarship and theThurgood Marshall Humanitarian Award

Mr. Dixon received a BBA from the College of William & Mary,where he was a William & Mary Scholar and a ProjectExcellence Scholar

KENDRICKF.ASHTON,JR.,Co‐Founder&ManagingPartner CRAIGA.A.DIXON,Co‐Founder&ManagingPartner

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