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Council approves moving forward on replacement of in‑bay exhaust system and related flooring work
Summary
Staff said the fire station’s exhaust extraction system (installed c.1996) is inserviceable and recommended replacing it with a Plamevent two‑blower system to meet NFPA standards; the council also supported using $30,000 of the $3.03 million budgeted renovation to remove vinyl tile and polish the concrete floor ahead of a future kitchen remodel.
City staff told the committee the fire station’s vehicle exhaust extraction system has failed and parts are unavailable for the existing unit. Dennis and Captain G explained the legacy unit is nearly 30 years old, the original vendor is out of business, and the in‑bay system intermittently fails to start when vehicles run, causing exhaust to enter crew living quarters.
Captain G described three quotes received; two were actionable and staff recommended a two‑blower Plamevent system as the preferred option. He said the new system would reuse existing HVAC bracing where possible but that certain reuse could not be guaranteed. Captain G said the replacement is required to meet relevant NFPA standards to protect crew breathing environments.
In a separate but related request, staff said the 2025 budget includes $3,030,000 for a renovation at the fire facility and the department asked to use a $30,000 contract now to remove vinyl tile, grind adhesive, and polish and seal the concrete floor in preparation for a future kitchen remodel. Council members supported both actions and staff said the exhaust replacement and flooring contract would be placed on the consent agenda for approval.
Why it matters: A functioning exhaust extraction system is a workplace safety and public‑safety issue because it prevents engine exhaust from entering living quarters; flooring prep is a budgeted capital need to enable future remodeling.
What’s next: Staff will place the preferred exhaust replacement and the flooring contract on the upcoming consent agenda for council approval.
