Franklin City Park Board approves two runs, hears about major pool repairs and landscaping staffing shortfalls

Summary

At its March 20 meeting the Franklin City Park Board approved use permits for the Memorial Day Mile and a farmers-market 5K, was told of roughly $37,000 and $11,000 upcoming pool repairs, learned that the aquatics director has resigned, and discussed a shrinking landscaping crew and possible cuts if state property-tax changes reduce city revenue.

The Franklin City Park Board on March 20 approved permits for two community runs and heard staff reports about incoming pool repair bills, a recent resignation in aquatics, and shrinking landscaping capacity, officials said.

Parks Department staff told the board that the department will present two routine event requests for approval — the Memorial Day Mile, which uses the amphitheater and a one-mile stretch of South Main Street, and a 5K routed along the Greenway Trail and through Blue Heron Park. Board members voted to approve both event uses by voice vote; no opposition was recorded.

The meeting then moved to operations updates. Parks Department staff said the department expects to present several large repair invoices next month: “we had to have a pool filter, renovated, and it's about $37,000,” and several rebuilt pool pumps that will be “closer to 11,000,” the staff member said. Staff added that those charges are not yet included in the March claims list and will appear on next month’s claims report.

On staffing, Parks Department staff reported ongoing seasonal hiring for lifeguards, summer camp counselors and…

Franklin City Park Board approves two runs, hears about major pool repairs and landscaping staffing shortfalls

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