Council amends community pool operating budget after higher‑than‑expected repairs and strong revenue year
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Summary
The council increased the community pool operating appropriation by $94,747 to cover maintenance and repairs while recognizing the pool posted higher revenue than projected; the town will cover the remainder with a general‑fund subsidy and pool fund equity.
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.