Council amends community pool operating budget after higher‑than‑expected repairs and strong revenue year

The Cheshire Town Council on Aug. 25 amended the FY 2024–25 community pool operating budget, increasing the appropriation by $94,747 from $1,207,253 to $1,302,000 to cover unexpected repairs and maintenance.
Town finance staff told the council the pool produced its best revenue year on record — roughly $822,000 — exceeding projections by about $47,000. The recommended amendment uses that additional fee revenue ($47,000), a $30,206 increase in general‑fund subsidy and $17,541 in pool‑fund equity to balance the budget. Staff listed several maintenance items behind the expense increase: electrical and plumbing repairs, shower and locker-room work, UV‑system repairs, replacement of a slide and handrails, and higher electricity use pending completion of a planned boiler replacement.
Nut graf: A combination of higher revenue and necessary repairs left the pool with a modest net need covered by the general fund and fund equity; council approved the amendment unanimously.
Ending: Staff said the pool’s boiler replacement project remains on the capital list and that the council could consider earlier action to preserve bid windows and completion timelines.