Show Low approves up to $239,000 for Aquatic Center pool replastering
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Summary
The council approved a contract for replastering and repairs at the Show Low Aquatic Center, scheduling work for the regular maintenance closure Sept. 22–Oct. 20 and authorizing a budget transfer.
The Show Low City Council voted unanimously to award a contract to Landmark Aquatic for replastering and related repairs at the Show Low Aquatic Center, with staff recommending an amount not to exceed $239,000.
City staff told the council the fiscal 2025–26 budget includes $225,000 for aquatic center capital improvements. During last year’s maintenance closure, inspections found areas where the pool plaster was separating from the concrete; Landmark Aquatic confirmed the condition. Staff also recommended replacing a grate on the slide sump at a quoted cost of $9,650.27. City staff recommended using the City of Tempe contract T24-088-01 to procure the work without a separate bid process.
"They can get it done in a month," said Mr. Austin, the staff presenter, referring to the contractor’s schedule for the planned Sept. 22–Oct. 20 maintenance closure. Councilman Judd said the replastering is a recurring need: "I think you told us before … we have to do this about every 7 years," and later, "That's my own personal opinion" that the city should consider building a new pool in the future.
When Councilman Clark moved the award, he misstated the amount during his motion, saying "$202,139,000." The council had earlier heard staff recommendation that the contract amount not exceed $239,000; the council nevertheless approved the contract as presented.
The motion to award the contract to Landmark Aquatic under City of Tempe contract T24-088-01 passed on a motion by Councilman Clark with a second from Councilman Adams. Staff and council members said the work will be completed during the scheduled maintenance window to avoid additional closures.
Budget and schedule details - FY 2025–26 budget allocation for aquatic center plaster replacement: $225,000 (as presented by staff). - Recommended contract (Landmark Aquatic) not to exceed: $239,000. - Additional identified replacement (slide sump grate): $9,650.27. - Scheduled pool closure for maintenance and repairs: Sept. 22–Oct. 20.
No amendments were recorded during the council discussion; council members asked timing and longer-term replacement questions but did not alter the motion.
