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GIAC outlines program growth, staffing pressures; leaders say Assembly speaker pledged $13M for Alex Haley pool renovation
Summary
GIAC leaders briefed council on growth in youth and senior programming, staffing shortages and plans for expanded recreation offerings. GIAC said New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie pledged $13 million toward enclosing and renovating the Alex Haley pool; GIAC said it asked for $14 million and will seek the remaining $1 million.
Leaders of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) presented an overview of the nonprofit/municipal partnership, program growth and budget priorities during the Oct. 15 departmental review.
GIAC described its history as a public-private model and said its programming — after-school care, teen programming, sports, senior services and workforce internships — has expanded but faces staffing constraints. GIAC leaders said they are reorganizing roles and relying on…
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