Measure W Funding for Aquatic Center Operations
South San Francisco
Summary
The new pool's first phase could open soon with a soft launch, and staff are weighing a free swim day or even a month-long free swim program. Costs are still being figured out.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A free swim program could carry a notable cost; staff are still analyzing the financial impact.
Residents of all ages would get free access to the new pool facility.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee — August 5, 2026
Measure W sales tax revenue is tracking toward about $15.4 million for the fiscal year, roughly matching expenditures, with a $23 million fund balance cushioning the two-month collection lag. Debt service includes the Orange Memorial Park aquatic center bond.
Budget Standing Committee of the City Council — May 13, 2026
The new Aquatic Center will cost about $1.1 million more per year to run, and staff proposes covering it with Measure W funds plus the pool's new revenue. That essentially uses up the Measure W operating buffer.
Parks and Recreation Commission — March 17, 2026
The city's aquatics program — pools and swim programming — got a dedicated update at this meeting. For residents, this is where you'd learn about pool hours, swim lessons, and any changes coming to aquatic facilities.
Special Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee — March 2, 2026
The committee's core job is to independently verify that the half-cent sales tax money is collected and spent the way the ballot measure promised. This meeting closed the loop on FY 2024-25 with a signed memo going to the City Council.
Parks and Recreation Commission — January 20, 2026
The new pool's first phase could open soon with a soft launch, and staff are weighing a free swim day or even a month-long free swim program. Costs are still being figured out.
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