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Sandpoint faces lifeguard staffing shortfall; officials discuss funding options including parking revenue
Summary
Commissioners and staff said the city lacks enough certified lifeguards for the summer and discussed budget history, possible partnerships with the YMCA and a proposal to use City Beach parking revenue to fund lifeguards.
Sandpoint commissioners and staff on April 9 discussed a shortfall in certified lifeguard staffing for City Beach and possible funding models, including using parking revenue to support summer lifeguards.
Katie (staff member) told the commission the recreation program had advertised lifeguard positions at $16 per hour but had received limited interest; she said the department needs 12 certified lifeguards and currently had four applicants. She said past cooperation with the YMCA had helped in previous years and invited the YMCA to partner on recruitment and training; the YMCA representative…
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