sentences:  This $32 million, complex is the largest project ever undertaken by the City of Opelika in its 155-year history, representing the first-ever public-private partnership, with businesses, corporations and private individuals.The idea began with a survey that was conducted in the early 2000s (decade) that concluded that the citizens of Opelika wanted a "family oriented" facility that would offer a wide variety of activities where everyone could have fun together.The city's governing body set out to make the dream a reality, and soon resolutions were passed by the city council authorizing the city to move forward with the plans.