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City manager outlines pool replacement timeline, seeks engineer review
Summary
City Manager Brandon said the city is waiting on a DASNY grant disbursement agreement before issuing an RFQ for engineers and expects design, bidding and construction to proceed across 2026–2028; he recommended appointing Jeremy Bridal to consult with staff and the pool committee.
Brandon, the city manager, told the commission the city is still waiting for a grant disbursement agreement (GDA) from DASNY that will govern the pool replacement project and allow the city to begin soliciting engineering firms.
"We are still awaiting the grant disbursement agreement from DASNY," Brandon said, describing the GDA as the document that will set the rules engineers must follow and permit a request for qualifications to be issued. He said the GDA must be executed by the state and submitted to the city before work can begin under the grant timeline.
Brandon outlined a tentative schedule tied to the GDA and grant requirements: an initial concept is expected by late summer or early fall, plans and specifications would follow, the project could be advertised for bid in late 2026 or early 2027, and construction would begin in 2027. "Substantial completion is expected in fall of '27 with final completion in spring of '28 with the opening of the splash pad in May 2028 followed by the pool ... in June 2028," he said, while cautioning the dates are contingent on grant timing and other approvals.
He recommended the commission consider appointing Jeremy Bridal to meet with staff and review design concepts, citing Bridal's work with the pool committee and planning board. Brandon said any selected engineering firm would perform the design phase within the grant's scope and approved budget and that the city will present designs to the public for input before finalizing plans.
During public comment, Ray Dubsky of 326 Shell Road asked whether the pool committee would remain involved in planning. Brandon said the selected engineer would meet with the pool committee to gather feedback and return ideas to staff and the commission.
Next steps: staff said it will notify the commission when the GDA arrives and expects to seek authorization to select an engineer once responses to an RFQ are available.
