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Committee asks city engineer to explore pool rehabilitation and long‑term options ahead of 2026 budget
Summary
Committee members asked City Engineer Brenda Mockeby to research pool rehabilitation versus replacement — including RFQ options, cost ranges and timeline — and to coordinate with service staff before summer for a possible July follow-up meeting and fall budget planning.
City Engineer Brenda Mockeby and committee members discussed whether University Heights should invest in preventive repairs or seek a formal pool rehabilitation evaluation to decide whether to renovate or replace the facility. Mockeby said a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to retain a specialized pool-design firm would be appropriate for an engineering evaluation and recommendations.
Members emphasized the need to understand cost ranges and options before the 2026 budget process. Council members noted a bond that helped fund past recreation projects expires in 2029 and suggested the city could plan future capital work and a potential bond issue to fund a larger project if warranted.
Committee members asked for comparisons between short-term pipe/filter/structural repairs and full rehabilitation or replacement, and suggested resident engagement to gauge public priorities. Mockeby said she would research costs, reach out to neighboring jurisdictions for recent project benchmarks, and coordinate with Service Director Alan Pennington and pool staff for a site visit to inform a scope of work for any RFQ.
Ending: The committee agreed to gather options and cost estimates and to meet again once staff and the engineer have preliminary evaluation information to guide budget and capital planning.
