In article , Bryce wrote:
Neighboring community announced they will not be
opening their municipal swimming pool this summer
to save money. They say it costs $100,000 to
operate for the season, but they must spend $50K
to mothball it while it's idle, so only $50K saved.

Wow. What needs to be done to mothball a pool?

A sh*tload of mothballs?

I would guess... security, insurance, maintenance to
prevent stagnant water accumulation (mosquitos),
salaries for the (tenured) life guards and more...

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