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Council endorses Fitch Family Aquatic Center operations plan, reviews fees and scholarship approach
Summary
Council approved in concept a proposed operating schedule and fee framework for the new Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, heard that construction is underway and that a public survey drew 2,154 responses; Story County pledged $500,000 to the project, granting county residents Ames rates for 10 years.
City staff told the council on Dec. 10 that construction at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center is underway — precast walls are going up and roof installation is next — and that more than $11 million has been raised through grants and donations for the project.
Staff proposed an operating plan that shifts most summer swim lessons to the Fitch facility to address lifeguard staffing and retention…
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