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Staff urges replacement of aging water‑plant boiler as parts become scarce
Summary
The plant boiler is failing and vendors say parts are difficult to source; staff recommended budgeting a full replacement in FY26 and using equipment‑breakdown reserves to keep the plant operational now.
Staff reported the water treatment plant boiler has reached the end of its useful life and replacement parts have become difficult to find. They said vendors have visited multiple times this year to restore service and described the unit as "on its last leg." The boiler provides heat to most of the plant; losing it would create operating and safety challenges in winter months.
Council members and staff discussed funding the replacement through an FY26 budget amendment and drawing from the citys equipment breakdown reserve in the short term. Several council members endorsed replacing the unit rather than continuing repeated, costly repairs.
No formal vote was taken; staff said they will include the projected replacement in upcoming budget reestimates and return with cost estimates and a recommended procurement path.
