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Board hears public hearing on Hall Aquatic Center HVAC/roof project; $8.715M total cost seeks $2.57M budget adjustment
Summary
County staff presented a public hearing on replacing HVAC and the roof at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, reporting a total project cost of $8,715,000 with a requested budget adjustment of $2,569,179; the board kept the public record open for 10 days and asked for warranty and contractor-responsibility details.
Calvert County held a public hearing on Nov. 18 about planned replacement of the HVAC systems and roof at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, a capital project staff identified as CIP 000150. Deputy director Lydia Wells and Aquatics Division Chief Brandon Medea described the work: new HVAC units engineered for aquatic environments, a thermoplastic polyolefin roofing system, polycarbonate roof panels and related mechanical, electrical and scaffolding work.
The memo and presentation listed the project's total cost as $8,715,000. County staff said $7,001,521 is currently budgeted and requested a $2,569,179 adjustment from CIP 000021 to fully fund the project and purchase remaining roof panels and alternate gable ends.
Commissioners asked about durability, warranties and contractor responsibilities. Parks Director Bob Bridal said the county required contractors with experience in aquatic facilities, asked for "shelf ready" parts to avoid long lead times for repairs and that warranties covering equipment and labor are part of the procurement. Bridal said the building is approximately 15 years old and the county expects the upgrades to yield a longer lifespan than previous systems. He added that pool shells are the next major expected capital expense and are typically resurfaced every 7 to 10 years.
After discussion about schedule and warranty details, the board voted to keep the public record open for 10 days (in accordance with Local Government Article 9-105) so the community can submit comments before any final budget action. County staff said project timelines are on track for completion by October of the stated year and that a contingency fund is included for construction challenges.
Why this matters: The aquatic center serves swim teams, recreation programs and public safety training; the requested budget adjustment would move several million dollars within the county capital plan. Commissioners pressed staff for explicit warranty and long-term maintenance commitments to avoid repeated major repairs.
The hearing record remains open for 10 days for additional public comment; any board action to adopt the budget adjustment must wait at least 10 days after the hearing per state law.
