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Why does the City need to rehabilitate the swimming pool?
(Inspection Report) (FY2018-2019 Timeline)
In August 2018 the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services, Consumer Protection found several major deficiencies and closed the swimming pool until repairs could be maintained.  The deficiencies included the following:

• The deteriorated basin
• Unlevel perimeter gutter
• ADA compliance of the bathhouse
• Deteriorated filtration system
• Deteriorated piping system
• Way the water is drained from the pool (cannot be drained to the park pond, must be taken to a sewer main)
• Children's pool must have a segregated pump and filtration system
• Numerous other minor deficiencies

How much will a rehabilitation/reconstruction cost?
The following is the anticipated rehabilitation/reconstruction cost:

What does this purchase the City of Alva?
With this the City of Alva will be able to renovate the bathhouse for ADA accessibility and construct a new swimming pool which is compliant with all State of Oklahoma Health Department codes and standards.  The new pool would have a child play area, a swim area and a diving area.  At this stage of the planning, it is unclear as to the addition of any new play stations.  It is just too early in the planning.

How will the project be paid for?
THe City of Alva will have to borrow money to pay for this project.  If the City were to pay for this project out right, it would preclude us from doing any other capital projects during the next budget year.  Just like any other entity the City has to have the collateral to back up a loan and there are only three options for this.  The City can raise sales tax.  The City of Alva currently has one of the highest sales tax rates in the state at 9.25%. (see other state rates)  They would need to raise utility rates to cover this cost.  Or, they could issue General Obligation Bonds to pay the debt.  THe General Obligation Bonds are voted on by the people and applied to ad valorem tax on property located inside the city limits.  70% of the proceeds of the election have be identified prior to the election.

Swimming Pool FAQ's

Proposed Compliance Timeline

Information on General Obligation Bonds

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City of Alva, Oklahoma

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415 4^th St

Alva, OK 73717

(580) 327-1340

Current Job Openings

Full - Time

• Street/Sanitation Superintendent 
  The City of Alva, Oklahoma, is currently soliciting applications for the position of Street/Sanitation Superintendent.  The desired candidate will be a leader who can evaluate current organizational structure and operations and then implement the vision and culture necessary to improve the organization.  The selected candidate will serve in a supervisory position which requires mechanical knowledge, construction and maintenance technology.  The position is responsible for the scheduling and supervision of work performed by subordinate skilled crews and requires the inspection of work zones and safety compliance, as well as, oversees all work that is performed by department crews.  The candidate is required to:  make, or assist in making, important decisions as it relates to project schedules and department purchasing needs; schedule work and assign personnel to specific duties; responds to emergency situations; recommends and implements corrections and improvements to gain greater operating efficiency; diagnoses difficulties and assigns work to crews; assists in planning and establishing operating policies and procedures; perform work of subordinates both in a training and backup capacity and serve as a working supervisor; is accountable for and performs maintenance to all equipment and tools; and performs other related work as required.  Minimum job qualifications include a High School diploma or GED; and, eight or more years of progressively responsible experience; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job; and a valid State Driver's License.  Selected candidate should also possess knowledge of methods, equipment and materials utilized in construction operations and sanitation collection.  Salary range is $49,151.76 to $68,037.53 annually.

Benefits & Application Information

Starting salary for these positions will differ and will depend on qualifications.  Applications are available at 415 4th Street and will be accepted until the positions are filled.  The City of Alva is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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