Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Recreation Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Sam Baca Aquatic Center report: leaks repaired but project about $300,000 over budget
Summary
City staff told council the Sam Baca Aquatic Center project began design in July 2025, demolition in November 2025, uncovered nine leaks under decking, required pump-room rebuild and is roughly $300,000 over the original $1 million budget; staff said the pool should open in about two weeks.
City staff updated the council on renovations at the Sam Baca Aquatic Center during the June 16 meeting.
Ryan Robinson said design began in July 2025 and demolition in November 2025. During demolition crews discovered nine leaks in piping beneath the decking; the pump room was demolished and rebuilt. Robinson reported that all pumps and water features are now working and that the pool should open in about two weeks. He told council the project’s original budget was $1 million and that costs are now approximately $300,000 over that amount.
Councilor Julian Monjaras thanked Robinson and staff for prioritizing safety, saying they were “keeping safety first and doing what they need to get the pool open safely.” The minutes do not list a revised project budget breakdown or funding source for the overrun; that information would be in project files or future staff reports.
