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Staff asks to add hydrant painting and fire-hazard repairs to budget discussions
Summary
Public works reported several fire hydrants needing work and a lightning-damaged controller at the plant; staff asked council to add hydrant repair, prep and painting to the upcoming budget meeting and noted annual tests are handled in the fire department budget.
Public works staff informed the council that several fire hydrants appear to be missing parts and recommended adding inspection, repair and painting to the next budget meeting.
Staff also reported a lightning strike damaged a controller at the plant; parts arrived and repair costs may be covered by insurance subject to a lightning affidavit and deductible. The public works representative asked that hydrant prep and painting be budgeted so the department can maintain safe hydrants.
The city attorney and council clarified that annual hydrant testing is already budgeted within the fire department's budget, but painting and prep for cosmetic and corrosion issues may require additional budget consideration at the council's budget session.
Next steps: staff requested the council include hydrant painting and related repairs in the first budget meeting and to confirm insurance and contingency funding for controller repairs.
