Ordinance 2021-05
- Published: March 17, 2021
— Public Notice —
REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 1064.02 — RATES, ADMISSIONS AND
SEASON HOURS OF CHAPTER 1064 — MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL OF PART
TEN — STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO
ORDINANCE 2021-05, VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO
Interested persons will take note that the Village Council of Yellow Springs on Monday, March 15, 2021, gave first reading to an ordinance, text to follow.
Council will give a second reading to consider passage into law during a public hearing on Monday, March 29, 2021, via a virtual meeting.
Whereas, While the cost of chemicals, repairs and operations have continued to rise, Village pool fees have been increased minimally since 2009; and
Whereas, Despite a strong desire to make the only public pool remaining in Greene County as accessible as possible, it has again become necessary to pass a portion of these increases on to patrons, and
Whereas, Council approved a rate increase in 2020, which was repealed and replaced with a modified rate due to changes in operations to manage requirements under COVID, and
Whereas, The Village Administration has made preparation to operate the Pool in 2021 under CDC COVID guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO HEREBY ORDAINS THAT:
Daily Admission
3 years & younger with paying adult. . . . . . Free
Ages 4–18 and seniors 62 & older . . . . . . . . $4
Ages 19–61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50
Village Resident Season Passes
3 years & younger, with paying adult. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Ages 4-18 and seniors 62 & older. . . . . . . . . . . . $68
Ages 19–61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . $98
Adult +1 minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $113
Household of 5 or fewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130
Each additional member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Non-Resident Season Passes
3 years & younger, with paying adult. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Ages 4-18 and seniors 62 & older. . . . . . . . . . . . $112
Ages 19–61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . $157
Adult +1 minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $217
Household of 5 or fewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $232
Each additional member . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . $20
Section 3. Grandparents shall be permitted to purchase Household Season Passes and list grandchildren who are visiting them during the swimming pool season. All grandchildren shall be considered a separate member of the household and a pass shall not be transferable from one grandchild to another.
Section 4. The Village Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Yellow Springs Sea Dogs Swim Team regarding the use of the pool by said swim team. Seadogs agree to pay for the services of any lifeguards required for home swim meets.
Section 5. The Village Manager is authorized to implement the new rates at the earliest date applicable by law.
Section 6. The Village Manager is authorized to implement the “Swimming for All” program pursuant to Ordinance 2011-17, to provide access to the pool for low income village residents as resources allow.
Section 7. Village Resident is one who either resides and/or works in the Village. Acceptable proof of such is either a pay stub or a utility bill.
Brian Housh, Council President
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