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Council OKs engineering study to convert Irene LeBlanc pool to splash pad using ARPA-eligible funds

1111857 · November 21, 2023
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Council voted to engage an engineer to study converting the Irene LeBlanc pool into a splash pad using ARPA funds; staff noted ARPA cannot pay for engineering costs and the pool has averaged about a $150,000 annual operating deficit.

Sealy — The Sealy City Council voted to authorize staff to engage engineering services to study converting the Irene LeBlanc pool into a splash pad using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and other eligible sources. The motion passed by voice vote. Why it matters: Councilors said the pool has been operating at an annual deficit and that converting to a splash pad could create a lower‑cost public amenity; staff described limits on which expenses ARPA funds can cover. What the council discussed: City staff…

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