Parks and Rec Board submit levy to keep Ritzville pool operational

At the risk of facing a pool closure during the upcoming summer season, the Adams County Parks and Recreation District No. 4 board is placing a capital improvement levy on the Feb. 14 Special Election ballot.

The proposed levy is $80,000 for the resurfacing of the recreational pool at the Ritzville Water Park facilities. The levy is for collection in 2018, but the work would be completed at the pool prior to the 2017 opening.

The project has become a necessity for the district, as the current surfacing in the pool continues to deteriorate and cause issues for pool patrons. Without an immediate...