Neosho is considering Bill No. 2026‑39 to approve an amended agreement with Tri‑State Family YMCA for management and operation of the Neosho Municipal Pool through December 5, 2026. The amendment increases the city’s annual compensation (originally $45,000/year plus an earlier agreed 2026 chemicals expense) by an additional not‑to‑exceed $17,600 for the final year to cover unexpected labor and overhead costs, and clarifies that the YMCA may collect party rental fees under the agreement, with set rates for Neosho residents. The YMCA is responsible for day‑to‑day pool operations, staffing certified lifeguards, facility cleaning, pool chemistry, and certain utilities, while the city retains capital responsibilities and mowing. This contract is already in place and being amended mid‑term to address rising costs, signaling both the YMCA’s incumbent status through 2026 and potential future discussions about operating model, cost‑sharing, and capital improvements when the term ends. Vendors in aquatics maintenance, chemicals, staffing, programming, and future capital upgrades can use this as a cue to plan for the next contract cycle or to support the YMCA’s operational needs now.

The city previously agreed to pay 2026 pool chemicals separately; the YMCA retains admission and par...