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Lamar council approves budget amendment to address failing park heat exchanger
Summary
The board approved Resolution No. 535 to amend the 2025–2026 Park Fund to authorize repair or replacement funds for a failing heat exchanger; city staff estimated repair at about $10,000 and replacement at about $44,000.
The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Jan. 20, 2026, to adopt Resolution No. 535, amending the 2025–2026 Park Fund budget to address a failing heat exchanger.
City Administrator Rusty Rives explained that repairing the facility’s 35‑year‑old heat exchanger would cost approximately $10,000 but would not guarantee a fix; replacing the unit would cost about $44,000. The resolution was provided to aldermen in advance.
Alderman Nate Eddie moved to approve Resolution No. 535; Alderman Harold VanDeMark seconded. All members present voted yes. The minutes note that, following passage of Res. 535, there was no further need for Resolution No. 536.
The minutes do not record whether the city will proceed with repair or replacement immediately, nor do they list a funding source breakdown beyond the Park Fund amendment recorded in the resolution.
