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Cold Bay staff report PFAS filtration arrival, worsening Community Center foundation and upcoming clinic remodel
Summary
City staff reported the town’s PFAS filtration system has been delivered and will be installed in late October; the Community Center foundation has more rot than expected and staff requested an additional bid from Gould Construction; the clinic remodel is due to begin soon and will remain open during work.
City staff told the Cold Bay City Council on Oct. 15 that the town’s PFAS filtration system has arrived and is scheduled for installation in the last week of October.
Staff member Lorie Pierce reported to the council that "the system has been delivered and will be installed the last week of October," advancing the town’s timeline for addressing PFAS in the water supply. The update was provided as part of the meeting’s regular reports.
On building maintenance, staff said the Community Center foundation proved to be worse than initially expected after crews removed dirt and other material around the structure. "There is more rot found after the dirt and material were removed from around the building," the minutes record; staff asked Gould Construction for another bid to complete the excavation and removal of damaged material.
The council also heard that the Clinic remodel is scheduled to begin soon and that clinic operations will continue during the work, a point staff emphasized to assure continuity of care.
Staff announced a community event unrelated to operations: the Coast Guard will deliver pumpkins to the community on Oct. 18; staff asked residents not to put the pumpkins into the community burn box because they do not burn. Council members noted children will prepare a thank‑you card for the Coast Guard.
Why it matters: The PFAS filtration installation is a material step toward mitigating contaminants in drinking water. Separately, unexpected structural deterioration at the Community Center raises immediate facilities and budgeting questions; staff’s request for an additional bid signals further work and potential cost implications.
Next steps: Staff requested and is awaiting an additional bid from Gould Construction to finish excavation around the Community Center foundation; installation scheduling for the PFAS system was set for late October. The council placed EMS squad discussion on next month’s agenda for follow up on emergency services capability.
No dollar amounts or contractor bid prices were recorded in the meeting minutes.
