City extends Brookings municipal pool management contract for 2026 season at $150,000
April 27, 2026 | Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
The Brookings City Council authorized the city manager to execute a management agreement with South Coast Community Aquatics (SECA) to operate the Brookings municipal pool during the 2026 season for $150,000.
SECA representative Val told the council the organization ran a six-month season last year (May–October), secured roughly $55,000 in grant funding and about $16,000 in community donations, and drew $100,000 from the city to support operations. Val said SECA is actively applying to several foundations this season and has launched programming improvements—online lesson signups, a lap‑swim fundraising challenge and marketing discounts—to increase earned revenue and lesson participation.
Councilors asked how SECA accounts for city revenue versus the nonprofit’s fiscal year and how grant proceeds are allocated between organizational and programmatic expenses; Val explained grantors require separation (operational versus infrastructure) and that the SECA 501(c)(3) arm applies for most grants. Councilors thanked SECA for recruiting lifeguards (nine certified so far) and for volunteer and fundraising efforts. The motion to authorize the extension passed unanimously.
The council recorded the extension amount and noted the contract includes the option to request additional funds if uncontrollable costs require them.
SECA representative Val told the council the organization ran a six-month season last year (May–October), secured roughly $55,000 in grant funding and about $16,000 in community donations, and drew $100,000 from the city to support operations. Val said SECA is actively applying to several foundations this season and has launched programming improvements—online lesson signups, a lap‑swim fundraising challenge and marketing discounts—to increase earned revenue and lesson participation.
Councilors asked how SECA accounts for city revenue versus the nonprofit’s fiscal year and how grant proceeds are allocated between organizational and programmatic expenses; Val explained grantors require separation (operational versus infrastructure) and that the SECA 501(c)(3) arm applies for most grants. Councilors thanked SECA for recruiting lifeguards (nine certified so far) and for volunteer and fundraising efforts. The motion to authorize the extension passed unanimously.
The council recorded the extension amount and noted the contract includes the option to request additional funds if uncontrollable costs require them.
View the Full Meeting & All Its Details
This article offers just a summary. Unlock complete video, transcripts, and insights as a Founder Member.
✓
Watch full, unedited meeting videos
✓
Search every word spoken in unlimited transcripts
✓
AI summaries & real-time alerts (all government levels)
✓
Permanent access to expanding government content
30-day money-back guarantee
