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City seeks $100,750 to replace blower‑building VFDs; council to consider repair for squad 5100
Summary
Public works requested $100,750 to replace three VFDs and relocate an existing unit; Fire Chief Johnson reported about $19,000 of repair costs (incurred and estimated) for squad 5100 and recommended repair with formal consideration at the next voting meeting.
Mister Bounds told the Committee of the Whole that four variable frequency drives (VFDs) serve the blower building and two older units are currently operational but are installed in a hot location that shortens their lifespan. Bounds requested approval of $100,750 to purchase three new VFDs and relocate a recently replaced ABB unit; the council placed the item on the regular agenda for formal consideration.
Separately, Chief Johnson reported on squad 5100, saying roughly $10,000 has already been spent to open and repair the motor and an additional unforeseen $9,000 is needed to complete repairs. He said the automotive center recommended repair because the vehicle's value would be higher with a working motor and indicated that, if not repaired, the city may later bring the vehicle to council to authorize sale or disposition. Council placed the repair authorization on the regular agenda.
No formal votes on funding were taken at the committee meeting; both items were scheduled for formal consideration at upcoming voting sessions.
