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Board approves $25,000 study for police station HVAC replacement
Summary
Directors said a 2020 report recommended full replacement and estimated total project costs of $700,000–$800,000; the board approved $25,000 for a study and preliminary design by GM2 despite one member voting in protest over process.
Public Works Director Gary Schneider asked the board to appropriate $25,000 to line 2051157871 to fund a schematic study and preliminary design for a full HVAC replacement at the police department. Schneider said older units are failing, parts are scarce because of closed proprietary controls, and a 2020 report (Silver Pitchelli) estimated overall replacement costs at roughly $700,000–$800,000.
Board members pressed on procurement and process. Greg questioned whether a new study was needed since a 2020 report exists; Schneider said prior materials and maintenance records would be provided to the design engineer, but the engineer must perform its own analysis before stamping designs for liability reasons. The appropriation passed; one member announced a protest vote over the procurement/process concerns.
