During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the urgent need to replace aging fuel lines and dispensers at the local fuel dock, a project initially planned alongside the installation of new tanks. The estimated cost for this replacement is between $150,000 and $175,000, but due to budget constraints, the project has been postponed until next year.

Concerns were raised regarding the current condition of the dispensers and fuel lines, which are now 15 years old and in need of repair. The city engineer was consulted to assess the situation, noting that the dispensers were not new when they were installed in 2010, having been refurbished from older models. The officials acknowledged that while the hoses are inspected annually and equipped with a leak detection system, the exact useful life of the equipment remains uncertain.

The discussion highlighted the potential for cost savings if the replacement of the dispensers and lines were conducted simultaneously, as draining the system would be necessary regardless. However, the decision to delay the project was influenced by the overall budget, which had already exceeded $500,000.

The meeting concluded with no further questions on this topic, moving on to discuss other agenda items, including the North Building.