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Parks director reports emergency repairs; council requests additional quote
Summary
Parks & Recreation Director Mason McMillen reported an emergency repair to a main water-supply line estimated at $4,000–$5,000 and a $5,600 quote for a water-slide motor; council asked staff to obtain a second quote before proceeding.
Parks & Recreation Director Mason McMillen told the Carlisle City Council on May 26 that an urgent repair to a main water-supply line required replacement piping estimated at $4,000–$5,000, and that the 20-year-old water-slide pump failed; staff received a quote of $5,600 for the motor only.
Councilmember Krista Beck asked why three quotes were not obtained; McMillen said urgency and time constraints were factors. The council requested staff provide a second quote to members for review.
Why it matters: unplanned repairs and equipment replacement have immediate budgetary implications and can affect recreation services. Council asked staff to pursue additional procurement due diligence where feasible.
Next steps: staff will solicit a second quote and report back to council.
