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Member suggests vacuum systems for court cleaning to save water and labor; facilities to study
Summary
A member proposed trialing vacuums instead of pressure‑washing courts to reduce water use and staff hours; custodial staff and facilities directors said they will consider trials and noted some debris may require washing.
Member Roger Godin proposed the board and facilities staff evaluate vacuum systems for indoor and outdoor court cleaning to reduce water use and labor hours.
Godin described observing two employees using water wands for interior courts and estimated the labor and water costs were high. "With a vacuum you pick it up here and it's not going to be there. You're done," Godin said, adding a vacuum could allow staff to return courts to play as soon as they finish.
Facilities staff responded that some dirt may require washing and that leaf blowing can create dust; a custodian present said washing may still be needed for some deposits. Facilities said they will consider trials and evaluate costs and time savings, and that vacuum equipment could have multiple uses across facilities.
Why it matters: Court cleaning consumes staff time and water; a switch to vacuum systems could reduce operating costs, return courts to play faster and free custodial time for other areas.
Next steps: Facilities will investigate vendor recommendations, cost and trial options for vacuum systems and report findings to management and the board.
Ending: Members encouraged a cost‑benefit analysis given potential water savings and operational efficiencies.
