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Committee hears repeated fuel-pump failures at marina; replacement estimated at $30,000–$40,000
Summary
Committee members and staff described ongoing mechanical and electrical problems with marina fuel pumps that cause emergency shutoffs and slow diesel filling; staff estimated replacement costs at $30,000–$35,000 ("$40 max") and outlined plans to rebuild parts during the season or use a mobile pump as a short-term fix.
Committee members and staff discussed recurring mechanical and electrical failures of the marina’s fuel pumps, and options for repair or replacement.
A staff member said the pumps have experienced ongoing problems, including emergency shutoffs when docks get bumped, and that the city’s budget to replace both pumps had been removed. "We've been having ongoing mechanical and electrical problems with those pumps all summer last year," the staff member said. The staff member estimated the replacement cost at about "$30,000 to $35,000, $40 max," and said the plan was to pursue phased rebuilds during the summer to avoid long outages.
Members noted diesel fills are especially slow and discussed interim solutions such as bringing in a mobile pump. One member asked whether replacement was included in capital planning; another said there are leads on durable analog pumps stored offsite that could be purchased and refurbished at a lower cost than brand‑new electric units.
Committee members did not approve an immediate capital expenditure at the meeting; the staff member said they would proceed with incremental repairs through the summer and explore options and pricing for replacement units as part of capital planning.
The committee did not take a formal vote on replacement funding at the meeting.
