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County and Town Back New Culpeper Seasonal Pool; Board Signs Off on Staffing and Operating Plan
Summary
Parks & Rec presented a seasonal outdoor pool adjacent to the Field House with operating hours, fees, a scholarship program, staffing requests for FY27, and FY27 operating projections; the board discussed revenue assumptions, a UVA Health $30,000 equipment donation, parking improvements, and town/county cost‑share.
The Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Department and the Culpeper Pool advisory committee presented details of a new seasonal outdoor pool project adjacent to the Culpeper County Field House, including facility design, operating hours, fee schedules, staffing requests and projected operating revenues and expenses.
Andrew Hardy outlined the facility plan: a competition configuration with six 25‑yard lap lanes, a family pool, men's/women's/family locker rooms, two 20x20 shelters, a concession area and an activity/meeting room. Proposed public hours are generally noon–8 p.m., with morning lap‑lane rentals reserved for programming. Staffing requests for FY27 include hiring 15 recreation aides, 10 lifeguards, three site supervisors and four swim instructors; the department requested authorization to post those part‑time seasonal positions.
Hardy presented the FY27 operating estimate: projected operating expenses around $292,618 and conservative revenue projections of approximately $124,110 (based on an assumed average daily attendance of ~75), leaving an estimated seasonal shortfall to be split between town and county (the projection cited a town/county combined commitment around $84,304). Hardy noted that facility rentals, swim lessons and additional contributions were intentionally excluded from conservative revenue projections; the department also reported a $30,000 equipment commitment from UVA Community Health earmarked for lifeguard and safety equipment.
Hardy: "The primary purpose of this facility was to provide an affordable family friendly option for both town and county residents." Board members asked about grant opportunities, the town's commitment level, and whether contracted lifeguard services had been considered; Hardy said staff had reviewed contracted services but recommended hiring local lifeguards to ensure reliable staffing and to provide local youth employment.
Directors also reviewed a planned 148‑space parking lot in the CIP (estimated $550,000) tied to the site and noted a DEQ approval that reduced earthmoving costs by about $20,000. The board did not take an immediate final vote on appropriations at this meeting but approved staff requests to proceed with hiring and training schedules in advance of a planned Memorial Day opening.
