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Board awards Solomon Calhoun pool management contract to Planet Swim amid community concerns
Summary
After public concerns about services to underserved residents and coordination with the West Augustine CRA, the Board awarded RFP No. 2476 to Planet Swim, LLC for five years (with potential renewals) on a 3-2 vote; Planet Swim agreed to a supervised free‑swim program for children and to remit 15% of program revenues to the County.
The Board considered competing proposals to manage operations at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center pool. Planet Swim, LLC was ranked top by an evaluation committee; staff recommended awarding a five‑year contract with three optional one‑year renewals. Planet Swim proposed using current rate structures, extending discounts to West Augustine CRA residents, providing a 90‑minute supervised free swim program weekly for children without a supervising adult, and contributing 15% of program revenues toward capital improvements.
Community representatives asked the Board to pause the award to coordinate with the CRA and to ensure services for historically underserved residents. Gustavo Jularo of Planet Swim outlined the firm's mission and clarified that the CRA had not formally endorsed the proposal. Commissioner Krista Joseph requested postponement; Commissioner Joseph moved to adopt the resolution and the Board approved the award 3-2 with Commissioners Whitehurst and Arnold dissenting. The Board directed additional community engagement and left open staff follow-up regarding CRA coordination and program inclusions.
