HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/2026 09.B. Resolution authorize $230,000 from reserves_reopen Lions Pool and Franklin Pool operational !,
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 9.B.
For Meeting of: April 7, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing $230,000 from reserves to fund reopening
Lions Pool and repairing Franklin Pool to make it operational (General
Fund Reserves)
SUBMITTED BY: Craig Warner, Director of Finance and Budget
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This resolution authorizes the City of Yakima to allocate up to $230,000 from one-time General Fund
reserves to support the reopening of Lions Pool for at least two months in 2026 and to repair and
prepare Franklin Pool for potential summer operations. The funding is intended to match up to $120,000
in community fundraising efforts led by local legislators. The City will also evaluate extending operations
at Lions Pool, consider permanent reopening, and assess the feasibility of opening Franklin Pool during
the 2026 season depending on available funds.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution for$230K for Lions-Franklin Pools.slw.docx
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima directing staff to allocate funds
from reserves to support aquatic facilities operations and repairs.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to
consider a fundraising strategy proposed by Washington State legislators from the 14th and 15th
Districts to reopen City pools; and
WHEREAS, the legislators indicated that they could raise$120,000 in the next few months
in donations which would go directly to extending operations of Lions Pool and Franklin Pool
repairs as they seek state funding for operations and repairs in the next legislative session; and
WHEREAS, to match the fundraising contributions outlined by the local legislators, the
City Council agreed to contribute money from its one-time reserve fund to also go towards
reopening and operating Lions and Franklin Pools; and,
WHEREAS, Lions Pool requires immediate operational funding to remain open and
continue serving residents; and
WHEREAS, Franklin Pool is currently in need of repairs to restore safe and functional
operations; and
WHEREAS, Lions Pool would be open for at least two months with pool operational hours
and service levels to be increased as staffing allows; and
WHEREAS, Franklin Pool would be repaired as soon as possible and made ready for
operations, and
WHEREAS, if donations are received that allow for extended operations of Lions Pool
beyond the City-funded period, the City will pursue such extensions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that using one-time reserve funds
in an amount not to exceed $230,000 to open Lions Pool for at least two months, and prepare
Franklin Pool for opening and operations is in the best interests of the City and its residents; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City will reopen Lions Pool for as long as the funding allows, evaluate
keeping Lions Pool open during the 2027-2028 biennium budget cycle, identify all work needed
to repair and make Franklin Pool safe for public use, and make needed repairs as funding allows
to prepare Franklin Pool for summer operations.
Section.2. The City Council directs that up to$230,000 of general fund reserve money
be used to open Lions Pool, and to repair Franklin Pool to return it to operational status as soon
as practicable.
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Section 3. Staff shall report back to the City Council with updates on expenditures,
repair progress, and any additional actions required to ensure long-term aquatic facility
sustainability.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of April, 2026.
Matt Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rosalinda Ibarra, CMC, City Clerk
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