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Council directs staff to proceed with prioritized aquatic center repairs within allocated funds
Summary
After a lengthy budget discussion, the council authorized staff to proceed with priority repairs at the North Ogden aquatic center using previously identified funds (about $1.7M), while flagging a major cost uncertainty for the pool liner; action passed unanimously.
City staff presented a prioritized list of repairs and upgrades for the North Ogden aquatic center with a total estimate of roughly $2.4 million to restore and modernize the facility.
David Espinosa, assistant city manager and public works director, said priority-one items alone were near $1.9 million but that an anticipated lower-cost liner bid could reduce the total. Staff reported one contractor quoted approximately $270,000 for the liner and another quoted near $900,000; council members requested formal bids and verification of prior installations before final contract selection.
Council members discussed funding options including RDA allocations, increased gate fees, and long-term budgeting (property-tax supported reserves). After debate about affordability and long-term sustainability, the council approved a motion directing staff to begin priority work up to the funds the council had identified (about $1.7 million currently allocated) and to return with firm bids and any necessary budget amendments. The vote was unanimous.
Staff emphasized that some high-cost items will require additional procurement steps and potential budget actions; the council asked staff to provide updated revenue and attendance figures related to recent fee changes before finalizing long-term funding plans.
