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City approves YMCA lifeguard contract for Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center season
Summary
The Big Spring City Council approved a contract with the Big Spring YMCA to supply lifeguards for the Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center's 2025 season at a cost of $65,765.98; the season runs May 31 to Aug. 2 and staff said the amount reflects the YMCA's hourly wage increases but remains within the budgeted amount.
The Big Spring City Council approved a contract with the Big Spring YMCA to provide lifeguard services at the Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center for the 2025 summer season.
Miss Himes, the staff member presenting the item, recommended entering into the contract and said the city would pay $65,765.98 for lifeguard services. “The season will begin on May 31 and conclude on August 2. This amount reflects the YMCA's 2025 increase in their hourly salary for lifeguards,” Himes said. She added the original budgeted amount for the season was $70,000 and the city remains within that budget.
Himes told council the contracted amount reflects increased hourly wages compared with previous seasons; staff cited last year's lifeguard cost of $58,805.24 as a basis for the budget projection. A council member moved to approve the agreement and the council approved the contract; the vote recorded in the meeting transcript was 6-0.
City staff also noted the Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center and an associated splash pad have recently opened to the public; the city manager said the aquatic center's opening day is May 31 and encouraged public use of the facilities.
The contract was approved by the council and staff will execute the agreement with the YMCA for the 2025 season.
