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Pool liner cracks; city authorizes emergency procurement for temporary repair material
Summary
A pool liner cracked during seasonal maintenance; staff said they will treat replacements as an emergency procurement, order temporary repair material priced at $24,999.48 and seek engineering advice for a permanent fix.
City staff reported a cracked pool liner discovered during routine maintenance and told the council they are treating repairs as an emergency procurement to restore pool operations for the summer.
City staff said the cause was a liner crack that allowed groundwater intrusion after a partial drain. They contacted the prior liner contractor (Anderson) and were quoted material priced at $24,999.48 if shipped to the city. "The price of the material is $24,999.48," staff told the council.
Staff said Anderson and a contractor (Roizen) believe they can perform a temporary repair with five crew members in about five days once material is on-site. The council was told the temporary repair is intended to get the pool operational this season; an engineer that specializes in pools will examine the site and recommend a long-term repair and estimate additional costs.
Because the timing overlaps pool programming, staff said they planned to treat the purchase and repair as an emergency procurement under the city's procurement rules. They also said they would consider limited compensatory options for affected school swim programs if repairs delay or cancel scheduled sessions.
What happens next: staff will order the temporary repair material once the vendor confirms availability, schedule the contractor to perform the work, and engage an engineer to recommend permanent repairs and a cost estimate for later council consideration.
