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Gilroy awards one-year contract to Swimming Swan to operate Christopher High aquatic center
Summary
The City Council awarded a one-year contract to Swimming Swan LLC to operate the Christopher High School Aquatic Center for 2025, approving a $258,998.39 agreement after debate about long-term terms, subsidies and in‑house options.
The Gilroy City Council voted 6-1 on Feb. 3 to award a one-year contract to Swimming Swan LLC to operate the Christopher High School Aquatic Center for the 2025 season, authorizing a total not-to-exceed payment of $258,998.39.
Council members and staff discussed whether to award a multi-year contract or approve a single-year term while the city studies alternative delivery models. Council Member Klein moved to approve a one-year agreement and Council Member Ramirez seconded; the motion passed with Council Member Bracco the lone no vote.
City staff said outsourcing operations reduced the city’s administrative burden and transferred major liability to the vendor. The staff report noted a $2,000,000 insurance requirement for the operator and said…
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