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Committee recommends YMCA agreement for 2026–28 seasons with 5% contract increase
Summary
The Parks Committee voted to recommend a multi‑year operating agreement with the YMCA to provide lifeguard and pool services for the 2026–28 seasons; the contract reflects a 5% increase and the YMCA will continue to manage payroll and staffing under reimbursement arrangements.
The Parks Committee moved to recommend an agreement with the YMCA to operate services at the municipal pools for the 2026–28 seasons and carried the motion by voice vote. Staff described the YMCA as an established partner that provides lifeguard staffing, swim lessons, CPR/AED instruction for village staff and evening programming. Under the agreement discussed, the YMCA’s contract figure reflects a 5% increase from the current contract; staff said the line item identified in the packet is $33,075 and that the village reimburses the YMCA for payroll expenses and staffing‑related costs through monthly invoicing.
Staff explained operational details: the YMCA provides payroll, workers’ compensation and timekeeping for staff and covers payroll expenses internally; the village reimburses the YMCA rather than hiring lifeguards directly. The YMCA also provides CPR and AED training to village staff at no additional charge beyond Red Cross certification fees. Committee members discussed wage pressures for trained lifeguards and noted that staffing and payroll costs have risen since 2020.
A motion to recommend the contract was made and seconded by committee members (mover recorded in the meeting as Eastberg and second by Clark); the committee approved by voice vote with "aye" responses and the chair declared the motion carried.
