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City details aquatics season, contractor changes, AOP sanitation and unresolved pool leak
Summary
Staff reported plans to operate the City Pool Memorial Day through Labor Day, discussed lifeguard and contractor costs, described a required AOP secondary sanitation system for splash features, and warned that an unresolved leak could require concrete removal and delay the pool opening; aquatics expenses total roughly $174,000 in the current budget and the full operating cost is about $217,000 including staff time.
City staff delivered a comprehensive update on summer aquatics planning, contractor services and a potentially serious repair at the City Pool.
David told the committee the city runs a traditional season from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, with daily swim during the core weeks and reduced hours after schools reopen. He described the Tesira pool agreement, which offers morning public hours (Monday–Friday) and is funded by the HOA under a separate arrangement; the city has a 13-week slot during which Tesira provides public access.
On staffing and cost, David said pools classified as a "class B" pool under Texas law require lifeguards on deck whenever the pool is open. The committee heard three contractor quotes for lifeguard services, pool cleaning and chemical maintenance; the low quote was from last year's vendor and David said he would continue the contract conditionally while holding the contractor accountable.
David summarized recent capital and operating items: the installation of an AOP (advanced oxidation process) secondary sanitation system required by Texas law for splash features, repainting of play features at no cost through a contractor relationship, ADA corrections to restrooms and signage, and replacement of pool furniture. He also said the city applied to a nonprofit (Live Like Cottey) for life-jacket donations to increase safety at public swim programs.
On finances, David presented revenues of roughly $18,000 generated last season and an aquatics budget subtotal of about $174,000, rising to an estimated $217,000 when direct staff costs are included. He cautioned that adding weekend or extended seasonal hours would increase lifeguard costs: the contract rates discussed were approximately $61 per hour for the two-lifeguard minimum, $91.50 for three lifeguards, and $122 per hour for a four-lifeguard weekend staffing model.
The committee received an update on a persistent water loss at the City Pool. Staff reported pressure, vacuum and sound tests that narrowed the likely direction of leakage but did not pinpoint the location. David warned that if vacuum testing fails to identify a drain issue, the repair could require pulling back concrete around the basin — a work path that would add significant time and cost and could imperil the May 23 opening date.
Next steps: staff will continue diagnostics on the leak, obtain firm contractor estimates if invasive repair is required, and bring any recommended changes to hours or budgets to council for consideration.
