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Council asks staff to re-scope aquatic market study and attempt in-house assessment before contracting
Summary
Parks director requested an $85,000 third-party aquatic market viability study to assess pool and splash-pad conditions, potential replacements and long-term strategy. Council directed staff to attempt an internal evaluation and to return with a narrower scope and cost for external work rather than approving the $85,000 contract.
Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kasuba (presenting as Michael Keshiva) asked the council to authorize an $85,000 aquatic market viability study to evaluate the condition and long-term viability of the city's pools and splash pads, estimate repair or replacement costs, and develop a strategic plan. Staff said many outdoor pools are aging (examples: Southeast Pool 1974; Southwest 1965) and some repairs such as replastering can cost roughly $400,000 per pool.
Council members pressed staff about whether facilities assessment and condition data could be produced in-house, with an external consultant limited to market-demand and site-selection work. Several council members said they were sympathetic to the need for third-party market analysis but asked staff to pare the scope and return with a lower-cost option and a staff-led facilities assessment first. Council directed no action on the requested $85,000 contract and asked staff to return with a revised proposal and internal assessment results.
