MEETING DATE:
April 8, 2025
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9423 - TRANSITION OF THE CITY'S AQUATICS PROGRAMMING FROM IN-HOUSE SERVICE DELIVERY TO A CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED MODEL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution granting the City Manager authority to negotiate and execute agreements necessary to transition the City's aquatics programming to a contractor-provided model, and to appropriate funds in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 operating budget.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Deliver high-quality, accessible recreation programming to the San Marcos community
Executive Summary
By providing aquatics programming and access to public swimming pools, the City of San Marcos fulfills two important needs: teaching people to be safe in the water and promoting the health and wellness of the San Marcos community.
In recent years, city staff have faced several challenges in delivering on these needs:
* A nationwide shortage of lifeguards and general market competition for aquatics staff have made it difficult to attract and retain staff.
* Due to vacancies and turnover in key Parks & Recreation full-time management roles, customer service and program stability have suffered.
* Addressing these issues has required significant time, pulling Parks & Recreation Department staff and other city staff from other programs and services.
Because of these challenges, staff has concerns about the city's current ability to deliver high quality, consistent aquatic programs and pool access, especially as the city prepares for the busy summer season. Staff evaluated options to address these needs, including a comprehensive best value analysis comparing the city's existing model and a co...
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