Council declares pool heater surplus and donates it to Tommy Finch Community YMCA

The Thomasville City Council unanimously approved two linked actions: declaring a surplus pool heater and donating it to the Tommy Finch Community YMCA under North Carolina General Statute 168‑2‑80 in exchange for services.

City staff said the pool heater was ordered during construction of the TAC but was not installed; staff and recreation leadership concluded the city would not install or operate the unit and recommended surplus and donation to a local partner that could use it. Deputy City Manager and staff coordinated with the YMCA because the organization operates an enclosed pool and could install and use the heater.

Under the terms discussed with staff, the YMCA will receive the heater and, in return, provide swim lessons and pool access to the city’s after‑school program during the fall and winter months. The council approved the surplus declaration and the donation by separate motions; both passed 7‑0.