Item 19 - Appropriation of Funds for Portable Pool Program at Poway Swim Center AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mana~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manage
Robert L. Thomas, Director of Commumty Services
James D. Bentz, Community Services Manager ~
Greg Sundberg, Recreation Supervisor~.<&
DATE: April 18, 1995
SUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds for a Portable Pool Program at Poway Community Swim
Center
ABSTRACT
During the past five summers of operation at the Poway Community Swim Center, there
have been large waiting lists for the lower level swim classes. Staff has researched
the possibility of purchasing a 15'x 30' portable pool to be located at the swim center
adjacent to the concession to provide swim lessons throughout the day for the 3 to 5
year old age group. The concept of purchasing an above ground pool will serve to solve
the waiting list problems, potential demands from ESS (Extended School Services) during
the summer, and generate additional revenue for the swim center.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase and operation of a portable pool will cost the City $12,681. This amount
will be offset by an expected annual revenue of $21,000.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the appropriation of $12,681 from the
General Fund Reserve for the purchase and operation of a portable pool at the Community
Swim Center,
ACTION
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager
Robert L. Thomas, Director of Communit~ Services
James D. Bentz, Community Services Manager
Greg Sundberg, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: April 18, 1995
SUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds for a Portable Pool Program at Poway
Community Swim Center
BACKGROUND
During the Summer of 1994, there were 384 potential students on waiting lists
for swim classes that were full, 363 of whom were on the waiting list for the
lower level preschool classes.
Lower Level classes serve the age group from 3 to 5 years old and are
conducted in the shallow area of the pool with a depth ranging from 3 to 4
feet.
The Poway High School pool will be closed during the Summer of 1995 for
renovations. In the past, the school district has provided swim lessons for
the public and for the ESS program. This summer it is anticipated that the
City of'Poway will have more requests for swim lessons in the younger age
group because the Poway High School pool will be closed.
ACTION:
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FINDINGS
A 15'x 30' portable pool could be located at the swim center in the area
adjacent to the concession. Lessons would be offered Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. A total of 150 classes could be
offered during the summer providing lessons for 600 students. At $35 per
student for a two week session, $21,000 in revenue would be generated.
The cost of the portable pool is $2,000. An additional $500 in chemical costs
would be required. Three additional swim instructors required to teach the
classes would cost $10,181 including benefits. The total cost of operating
the program is estimated at $12,681.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase and operation of a portable pool require an appropriation of
$12,681. This amount will be offset by an expected annual revenue of $21,000.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the appropriation of $12,681
from the General Fund Reserve for the purchase and operation of a portable
pool at the Community Swim Center,
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