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Hinsdale reports $91,000 season surplus, cites staffing, marketing and maintenance changes for pool gains
Summary
Village staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that the 2024 pool season produced an estimated $91,000 surplus, driven by nonresident memberships, rentals from Hinsdale Swim Club and reduced staffing and chemical costs; capital needs include pump rebuilds and painting.
Mike (staff member) presented the Hinsdale 2024 annual aquatic report to the Parks and Recreation Commission on Feb. 11, saying the village achieved a perfect five‑star Stargard audit and an estimated $91,000 profit for the season.
The report, Mike said, credited three main revenue drivers: an increase in nonresident memberships (noted up about $12,000), higher rental revenue from an amended contract with the Hinsdale Swim Club and improved marketing to neighboring communities. “This was also mainly contributed to the Hinsdale Swim Club coming to our pool a month early,” Mike said.
Mike (staff member) highlighted operational changes that reduced costs: more precise lifeguard scheduling to match demand, introducing a chemical supplement to reduce chlorine burnoff and increased custodial service during…
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