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Emery County commissioners authorize replacement of aquatic center boilers after CO leaks; seek funding
Summary
After an inspection found carbon‑monoxide leaks and forced both boilers at the Emery County Aquatic Center to be shut down, the commission approved purchasing two new boilers (about $147,000 each installed) and directed staff to identify the funding source (COVID funds, LBA, or emergency capital).
The Board of County Commissioners of Emery County voted to replace both boilers at the Emery County Aquatic Center after an inspection found carbon‑monoxide leaks that forced the units offline. Commissioners approved purchasing two new boilers and instructed county finance to identify the best funding source.
County discussion began when a commissioner reported the boilers had been “limping along” despite repeated patch repairs and said the recent inspection showed “we're getting CO leaks from them,” prompting safety concerns and the decision to stop using both units. A county official estimated the installed cost at about $147,000 per unit and said replacing both would be roughly $300,000 but would likely extend service life to approximately 15 years.
Commissioners debated repair versus replacement. One commissioner said rebuilding previously yielded only a few years of service, while replacement would offer a longer warranty and reliability. The board voted to authorize procurement of two new boilers “and, upon meeting with Brenda, finding the best funding pot,” with COVID‑related funds, the county’s LBA, or emergency capital listed as possible sources.
The motion passed unanimously. The commission instructed county finance staff to confirm which of the three funds is most appropriate and to proceed with purchasing and installation so the aquatic center can reopen safely.
Next steps: county finance will report back on the selected funding source and schedule for installation; no timeline for completion was specified in the meeting record.
