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Cordova Parks & Recreation reports pool restart progress and $51,000 in budget amendment spending
Summary
Parks & Recreation staff reported the pool systems are being brought back online cautiously, the pool temperature reached about 70°F, and roughly $51,000 of a budget amendment has been spent; the department is recruiting lifeguards and planning training before reopening.
Samantha, a city staff member who presented a Parks & Recreation update, told the council crews are bringing pool systems back one at a time to clear debris and avoid damaging filters; staff have not added pool chemicals yet and are waiting for systems to stabilize before opening to the public.
Samantha said the pool was 70 degrees that morning, that troubleshooting has taken extra time, and that the department has spent about $51,000 related to the budget amendment so far. She described lifeguard recruitment and training plans, including volunteer involvement and multiple classes to certify lifeguards.
Council members praised the cautious approach and the department’s communications, and asked for notice before reopening. Staff said they will wait until systems are functioning reliably before scheduling a public reopening and classes. Councilors also thanked staff for related outreach and for posting videos and updates that help residents track progress.
What happens next: staff will continue system troubleshooting, complete lifeguard certification, and notify council and the public when safe reopening and programming dates are set.
