RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSITION OF THE CITY’S AQUATICS PROGRAMMING FROM IN-HOUSE SERVICE DELIVERY TO A CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED MODEL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has completed a best value analysis for aquatics program delivery that determined a contractor-provided service model is more effective and reliable than continuing in-house service delivery; WHEREAS, the in-house service model has faced challenges including staffing shortages, leadership vacancies, diminished customer service, and increased strain on City resources; WHEREAS, the transition to a contractor-provided model would offer immediate operational stability, increased staff expertise, scalability, risk reduction, and improved service availability to the San Marcos community; and WHEREAS, the contractor-provided model is projected to be cost-effective and efficient, with reduced internal staffing and HR-related expenses, while preserving access to aquatics programming in time for the upcoming summer season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Marcos does hereby delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute related agreements with a qualified vendor to transition aquatics programming to a contractor-provided model, and to appropriate necessary funds in the FY 2025-26 operating budget to effectuate this transition.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Marcos at a regular meeting held this 8th day of April 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Rebecca D. Jones, Mayor
City of San Marcos
ATTEST:
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Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
City of San Marcos