South Haven Council Discusses Possible Lifeguard Program

South Haven council discusses possible lifeguard program

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. -- The South Haven City Council voted 5-2, approving city staff to work with a third-party group in order to create and start a lifeguard program with an implementation goal of Memorial Day weekend 2026.

South Haven hiring firm to help implement lifeguard program at city beaches

The city of South Haven is hiring a project management firm to help it establish a lifeguard program at its beaches At Monday’s regular meeting of the South Haven City Council, City Manager Kate Hosier presented the final cost estimates to get lifeguards back at the city’s beaches. Her report said the projections, based off work with the US Lifesaving Association, are that it would cost $619,000 for the first year and $383,000 for the second yea…