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Council directs staff to seek funding and planning for steam-to-gas conversions and building upgrades
Summary
The council directed staff to pursue funding strategies and plans to convert city-owned steam-heated buildings and address building upgrades, citing a legal compliance timeline and high projected costs; councilors discussed potential utility loans and bonds as funding options.
Buildings-and-Grounds chair Councilor Johnson asked staff to find additional funding and a plan for steam conversions and building upgrades across city facilities, noting an approximate two-year window for required work and serious cost pressure if projects are delayed.
Public Works Director Jim Rosvitt said many city pipes are internal and conversions will require testing such as chemical pressure tests to determine whether internal systems can accept replacement boilers and new systems. Rosvitt warned of complex…
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