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Recreation director says Gemini Center pool is nearing major milestones, but schedule slips push substantial completion into May
Summary
Recreation Director Carrie Kemp gave a progress update on the Gemini Center pool project, highlighting new stainless-steel pool walls, HVAC replacements, a near-complete liner system and active lifeguard recruitment. Contractors and the architect said permitting and deck-drainage adjustments have delayed the original March completion; a revised substantial-completion target of mid‑May is being tracked.
Carrie Kemp, Fairview Park’s director of recreation, told council the Gemini Center pool project is delivering on promises made under Issue 55 and is being built for long-term durability and safety. "This project is delivering on that commitment we made through, issue 55," Kemp said as she reviewed staffing additions, construction milestones and maintenance choices.
Kemp described material choices and recent construction progress: stainless-steel competition-pool walls in place, a polypropylene/PVC liner being installed, HVAC rooftop-unit replacements and interior lighting upgrades. She introduced new aquatics staff—Cindy Cherney (aquatics manager) and Vincent Murphy (coordinator)—and said lifeguard recruitment and certification classes have started with partner cities.
Roger Riotti, the owner’s representative from RFC Contracting, told council the project remains covered by the GMP contingencies and that the team does not currently expect to exceed the guaranteed maximum price. The project has, however, experienced schedule setbacks tied to permitting and site drainage; Nancy Nasik, the architect of record, said state permitting and deck‑drainage adjustments required time and rework. "The revised schedule they're submitting to us right now is tracking substantial completion of May 15," an owners' representative reported during questions from council.
Council members asked for a written report on how any time extensions will be documented and what contractual impacts are expected; staff said change orders that affect time are documented and will be presented for approval if needed. After questions, the council voted 7–0 to keep the Gemini Center item in committee for follow-up and for staff to return with any contract or schedule-change documentation.
What’s next: staff expects to complete pool-liner work, tile and interior finishes, then perform mechanical testing and final inspections before soft openings and public programming. Council asked for the slide deck used in the presentation to be circulated to members.
