City Council increases pool budget by about $500,000

CHENEY – The City Council approved spending an additional $464,750 plus tax on the planned municipal aquatics center.

The total allocation, previously $11.4 million, now nears $12 million.

The decision on the increased allocation came after discussions about six proposed additions from Walker Construction, the contractor on the project.

Initially, the city had 45 days to decide whether to incorporate six additional items totaling $686,025.

After consideration, the council decided to approve four items.

Council members excluded a pool ultraviolet disinfection system and metal roofing, which the...