In early August, James Powers, 4, of Slippery Rock cooled off at the Alameda Waterpark with his mother, Courtney Powers.

With the exception of the concession stand and cashier, an aquatic facility management company will operate the Alameda Waterpark this summer.

The county commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract with Jeff Ellis Management of Orlando, Fla., to operate the Butler Township water park during the 2021 season for almost $154,000, pending solicitor review of the contract.

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