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Public Works explores 'asset‑management' program to spread water‑tower recoating costs
Summary
Public Works presented inspection reports and an asset‑management proposal that would spread large recoating costs and provide ongoing inspections and maintenance under a subscription model; staff to return with formal pricing and vendor presentations.
Public Works reviewed inspection findings for two city water towers and described a proposed asset‑management program that would spread recoating and maintenance costs over time and include scheduled inspections and repairs.
Josh (speaker 9) said two vendors inspected the towers and offered a subscription‑style program in which the city would pay an annual fee to cover inspections and major recoating work; as an example, a $600,000 recoating could be spread as $200,000 per year across a three‑year kickoff period, then roll into an annual maintenance fee. Josh cautioned some exclusions (for example, full containment/sandblasting has additional costs) and said details still need formalized pricing.
Committee members asked about term length, coverage for unexpected failures, and whether the program effectively transfers long‑term repair risk to the vendor; Josh said the program functions like an insurance policy for the towers, and staff will invite a vendor to present specifics and return with a recommendation.
No action was taken; the discussion advances the city's planning for tower maintenance funding and potential procurement options.
