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Board to debate scope and funding of proposed aquatic center as staff readies design options
Summary
District staff and board members used the work session to frame a forthcoming Monday discussion about the proposed indoor aquatic center and asked the board to clarify whether the project should be a modest community pool or a larger regional facility, and whether the priority is lowest initial cost or a fixed budget emphasizing value.
District staff and board members used the work session to frame a forthcoming Monday discussion about the proposed aquatic center (indoor pool). Staff said board guidance is needed on two framing questions: whether the district wants a conservative community pool (smaller, lower operating cost) or a larger regional facility designed to serve as an economic anchor, and whether the board prefers to prioritize the lowest up‑front cost or a fixed budget that emphasizes value.
Staff noted the district has an extensive record of prior feasibility, design and cost work and that estimates have varied over time. The original 18,000‑square‑foot concept had a historical budget estimate near $9 million, but subsequent reviews suggested that a…
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