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Support for Penguins Swim Team Practices and Meets at Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Swimming Pool - For the purpose of acknowledging the importance of a city-supported swim team; commending the City of Annapolis Penguins Swim Team efforts as they practice at the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxton Park; and indicating City Council support for dedicated swim practice time for the Penguins Swim Team.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Resolution 24-23
Introduced by: Alderman Savidge
Co-sponsored by: Ald. O'Neill, Ald. Arnett, Ald. Tierney
A RESOLUTION concerning
Support for Penguins Swim Team Practices and Meets at Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Swimming Pool
FOR the purpose of acknowledging the importance of a city-supported swim team; commending the City of Annapolis Penguins Swim Team efforts as they practice at the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxton Park; and indicating City Council support for dedicated swim practice time for the Penguins Swim Team.
WHEREAS, The Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park was reconstructed in 2021, utilizing $3.1 million from the sale of the golf course, $198,000 from the Watershed Restoration Fund, $753,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund, $281,000 from bonds, and $618,000 from Program Open Space grant money (12% of the total funding) that went towards parking lot improvements and stormwater management; and
WHEREAS, The approved Capital Improvement Project summary stated that "The new pool facilities will include...a competitive 25-yard, six-lane lap pool...", clearly indicating competitive swimming was a core purpose of the reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, The Recreation and Parks Department performance measures, as adopted by the Council, have a goal to "Promote healthy lifestyles by delivering quality, inclusive programing at the City's parks, pools, and recreation facilities" with the objective to "increase competitive programs, partner with sports organizations, and encourage tournaments"; and
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