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Shrewsbury board OKs emergency repair to Public Safety Building HVAC after unit failure
Summary
Fire Chief Chris Amenn told aldermen an existing rooftop HVAC unit failed while new units were being replaced; the board approved an emergency repair to the RTU heat exchanger to keep the Public Safety Building operational amid freezing temperatures.
Fire Chief Chris Amenn told the Board of Aldermen Feb. 24 that an existing rooftop HVAC unit at the Public Safety Building failed during replacement work on newer units. City Administrator Dustin Ziebold authorized a targeted repair of the RTU heat exchanger rather than replacing the entire unit to limit cost and maintain building operations during a period of freezing temperatures.
The board approved the emergency purchase request to repair the heat exchanger on a motion by Alderman John Odenwald, seconded by Alderperson Bette Welch; the minutes record the motion carried by unanimous vote. The minutes state the repair was chosen as a more cost‑effective option and that the authorization was made to prevent further damage and to ensure the facility remained operational through cold weather.
The motion and approval were limited to the emergency repair; the minutes do not specify a dollar amount for the purchase, the vendor selected, or any warranty or follow‑up maintenance schedule. City staff are responsible for implementing the repair and reporting back as required by procurement rules.
