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[quote=Anonymous]I am opposed to the pool and for none of the reasons which have been previously stated.  Our elementary school age kids go to Hearst , we live in the neighborhood and would probably use the pool a lot if it were there (we do not belong to a private pool or club and have no plans to join one)

However my opposition is theefold

- DPR does not appear to be able to consistently maintain the facilities it has currently at a high level of functionality and cleanliness.  Example 1 - the playground area at Hearst park has had broken equipment for more than 1 year despite repeated repair requests by private individuals and the DPR employee on site at the Rec cottage.  Example 2 - Wilson pool - cleanliness level ranging from not great to pretty gross

- I believe funds would be better used to improve existing facilities / programs vs creating new facilities that are likely to have same sub par maintenance as existing ones
Example 1 - Hearst playground has a dangerous saucer swing that should be replaced. 
Example 2 - Hearst playground would be safer for the 300 plus school Kids that use it everyday if the fencing went all Around the area vs Leaving a gap open the parking lot. Example 3 - Hearst playground for young kids needs a sunshade along the lines of what they have at Palisades park or the type commonly used in warmer states . In the summer the sun is so brutal it's not pleasant or arguably not even safe for little kids to use the playground for much of the day.  Example 4 - Wilson pool consistently has more demand for kids swimming lessons than they are able to meet.  When questioned the Aquatics Director has indicated the problem is a lack of funds for additional qualified instructors.
Example 5 - reference earlier point about shoddy maintenance at Wilson

- I believe there are higher priority needs for city funds than a public pool in Ward 3. Whether they choose to avail themselves of these options or not the fact is the substantial majority of Ward 3 residents have the means to access other public or private swimming pool options.

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