City Council and Concurrent Authorities
February 6, 2024

Transition of Aquatics Operations and Programming City Council MeetingFebruary 6, 2024Agenda Item 15.3 Background•City Swimming Pools•Brooking Park•Holiday Park•Oak Park•Souza Park•Victory Park (design phase)•McKinley Park (design phase)•City has outsourced a percentage of aquatics operations & programming since 2003•City responsible for maintenance Internal Operations & Programming•Advantages •Increased program consistency•Increased community responsiveness•Collaboration with community partners•Foster positive relationships with community•Build career pathway for youth Staffing•New classification specificationsPool ManagerAssistant Pool Manager(s)Senior LifeguardLifeguard Aquatics InstructorAquatics AssistantRecreation Leader I-V Fiscal Impact•Operating expenditures were included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. •In-house operations require an additional $87,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24•Staffing•Staff training and certifications•Safety and training equipment •ADA-compliant lift for each pool Recommendation•Adopt resolution to:•Transition aquatics operations and programming of City pools to Community Services Department•Approve part time aquatics staff positions •Amend FY 23-24 Annual Budget to appropriate $87,000 from the Strong Communities Fund (5025-000-210)