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Council approves Fitch Aquatic Center budget in concept after staff projects ~$268K first‑year subsidy

Ames City Council · December 17, 2024
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City staff presented operating projections for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center and council voted to approve the concept. Staff estimated a full‑year subsidy of about $280K and a six‑month opening subsidy of roughly $268K, with two new FTEs and conservative revenue assumptions.

City staff presented the proposed operating budget for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center and council approved the concept, with staff returning with final budget details during the formal budget process.

The staff presentation explained the assumptions used to build the budget: a conservative approach to revenue based on Furman Aquatic Center pass sales, consultant input from Ballard & King for utility costs and…

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