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Council approves $500,000 to replace aging Ice & Event Center chiller

Laramie City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a $500,000 appropriations amendment to begin replacement of the Ice & Event Center chiller and compressors after staff reported the current R‑22–based system is failing and difficult to service; staff warned lead time for replacement equipment may be six to 30 weeks.

The Laramie City Council on Feb. 3 approved Resolution 2026‑16, a $500,000 amendment to fiscal-year appropriations to fund replacing the Ice & Event Center’s chiller and compressors. The motion, made by Councilor Fried and seconded by Councilor Newman, passed by roll call 8–0 with one absent.

Director Bork described the chiller as the original R‑22 unit and said it is failing and costly to service. "We had to put 30 pounds…

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