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Consultants flag aging systems, election storage and firefighter decontamination needs in East Bethel facilities study
Summary
Consultants presented a space-needs assessment for East Bethelcity buildings outlining aging HVAC and roof systems, lack of secure election storage, cramped Public Works vehicle bays, and recommended decontamination and locker-room space for firefighters; consultants will return with options and costs.
At the Jan. 26 East Bethel council work meeting, consultants from ICS and Wold Architects & Engineers presented preliminary findings from a citywide space-needs assessment covering City Hall, the community center, three fire stations and Public Works.
Kristen of ICS said the purpose of the study is to identify what the city should do with its facilities and when. "The purpose of the study is really just to help you determine what do you do with your facilities and what are next steps and what's the right time to do that?" she said.
Presenters reported multiple aging systems at City Hall and the community center, noting boilers about 31 years old, air-handling units roughly 48 years old, and cooling units about 19 years old. They also showed…
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