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Council approves $200,000 pool UV upgrades and new lightning-detection system for parks
Summary
The council amended the budget to add $200,000 for ultraviolet sanitization upgrades at indoor pools and approved installation of a ThorGuard lightning-detection and siren system covering multiple outdoor aquatic and ball-field sites.
The Laramie City Council on May 20, 2025, approved an amendment to the fiscal-year appropriations to add funding for ultraviolet (UV) disinfection upgrades at city indoor pools and to purchase a ThorGuard lightning-detection system for the city’s outdoor aquatic facilities and several ball-field complexes.
Director Bork, Parks, Recreation and Events, told the council the requested $200,000 would add UV replacement to an existing sand-filter replacement project so the work can be done concurrently. "Because this is a 20-year-old system, we're having additional difficulties finding replacement parts," Bork said, explaining staff’s recommendation to advance the timetable. Bork said the combined…
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