The City’s 2027 Objectives include establishing the Roeland Park Stingray swim team at the Aquatic Center to better utilize the facility during lower‑demand hours, create a progression beyond swim lessons, and add a more stable revenue stream. Practices are conceptually planned from 7:15–8:15 PM to minimize conflict with open swim, and the City intends to seek admission into the Johnson County Swim and Dive League at its April meeting, although acceptance is not guaranteed. The objective includes detailed revenue and cost estimates, projecting a 6240 negative impact to Aquatic Center net income due to staffing, supplies, dues, and travel costs offset by 5200 in fees. While the program itself is internal, implementing a competitive swim team will create needs for timing systems, lane equipment, meet management software, starter systems, and possibly portable scoring displays. Vendors serving aquatic sports can engage early with the Aquatics Committee and Parks and Recreation Superintendent to size appropriate equipment packages and software, and to offer training and support that ensures the team launches smoothly for a target May 28, 2027 start.

The City acknowledges league approval is not yet granted, so planning is proactive rather than a fir...