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Council hears staffing, operating estimates for DeSoto ARC; turnkey management under consideration

5474827 · July 24, 2025
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City staff told the council on July 24 that operating the new ARC (aquatic and recreation complex) in house would require roughly 53 positions and that total operating expenses could top $4 million annually.

City staff told the council on July 24 that operating the new ARC (aquatic and recreation complex) in house would require roughly 53 positions (a mix of full‑time and part‑time staff) and that personnel costs for those new hires were estimated at approximately $1.8 million.

"Those 53 positions are specifically for the ARC," a staff presenter said. Staff explained the 53 positions translate into an estimated 32 full‑time equivalents (FTEs) in one scenario and a mix of part‑time lifeguards and seasonal positions in another. The presenter told the council…

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