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Placerville commission approves new aquatic center fees to cover maintenance and extended programs
Summary
The Placerville Parks and Recreation Commission approved updated admission and pass rates for the Placerville Aquatic Center, citing deferred maintenance and program expansions; staff estimate about $17,050 in additional revenue and a modest net budget change.
The Placerville Parks and Recreation Commission voted to adopt revised participation fees and a program schedule for the Placerville Aquatic Center, effective May 4, 2026.
Staff member Dennis presented the proposal and said the city has not adjusted pool admission rates since 2019. "We're going to be adding a 10th week" of swim lessons to extend instruction into the first week of August, Dennis said, and staff are installing an ADA lift switch and a new pump to improve operations. He described a mix of gate-rate and pass changes, including proposed gate rates that would move some youth and adult prices modestly upward and a new season‑pass structure (youth $65; adults $75; seniors $65) and a family pass option priced roughly at $175 for four people.
The presentation explained the city must observe a 60‑day waiting period before implementing new fees, so although registration opens immediately the new rates will not take effect until July. Dennis told commissioners the proposed changes were framed to help cover rising operating costs and deferred maintenance rather than to generate profit.
Commissioners asked about program access, instructor availability for evening water aerobics and lap‑swim scheduling. Commissioner Spencer said the change to two‑hour lap sessions could affect morning and evening participants; Dennis said staff expect the longer lap sessions to be more comparable to a gym membership and proposed an adult lap‑swim gate price of $15 and a senior gate price of $10, with monthly and seasonal pass options.
Dennis provided a financial estimate tied to the fee changes: projected additional revenue of about $17,050 and a net budget change estimated at roughly $422. He also noted capital needs: the 23‑year‑old pool likely requires replastering, which staff estimated at about $250,000, and that staff are working on compliance updates to grates and other elements.
After discussion, the commission moved, seconded and approved the recommendation by voice vote. The motion recorded in the meeting materials was to adopt the aquatic participation fees and program schedule for the Placerville Aquatic Center effective May 4, 2026; the transcript records a voice vote with the chair announcing the motion approved.
The commission asked staff to support presentation of the fees to city council at its next meeting and to provide follow-up materials on instructor availability, rental rules and documentation requirements for military discounts.
The vote: the commission approved the staff recommendation by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.
The next procedural step is for staff to send finalized fee language to the city council as recommended; staff will update the recreation guide and online materials before the July implementation.
