Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-470-R3

3rd Redraft EHS 470

Green Pool

Mr. Tolman and Ms. Fargo moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 5930-1000, by inserting at the end thereof: -

provided further; that notwithstanding any other general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary, the division of capital asset management shall not close the pool facilities located at the Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center, 200 Trapelo Road, Waltham, until a comparable site has been arranged for individuals from the community who use the pool.  A “comparable site” shall be defined as a site which maintains therapeutic pool qualities, including but not limited to maintaining a pool temperature of 90-94 degrees, providing proper chair lifts and ramps, and the presence of qualified staff trained in water safety, lifeguarding and specialized aquatic exercise.  A comparable site shall be located within a reasonable and accommodating distance from the Fernald Development Center.