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Board approves emergency repair ordinance for Dectron unit at Riverchase YMCA
Summary
The Board of Aldermen voted Sept. 11 to authorize an emergency repair agreement for the Dectron unit at Riverchase YMCA, approving Bill 24-78 (ord. 44 74) after staff said repairs could cost about $18,000–$19,000 and warned of higher winter heating bills if not fixed.
The Board of Aldermen voted Sept. 11 to authorize the mayor to execute an emergency repair agreement for the Dectron heating/cooling unit that serves the indoor pool at Riverchase YMCA. City staff said the immediate repair is needed to avoid substantially higher natural-gas heating costs and potential failure of the backup system.
City staff presented diagnostic findings and a repair estimate. Dan Howard, identified in the meeting as the staff member leading the department’s work on the unit, said technicians found circulation problems and a failing compressor fan and noted the unit was low on refrigerant. “The pump for the Dectron had burning up issues… the water was not getting warmed for the indoor pool…
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