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Staff outlines generator upgrades, warns $150k upgrade needed for full emergency power
Summary
Staff described corrosion and undersized connections on commons generator equipment and estimated roughly $150,000 would be needed to transform and connect a higher‑capacity unit to support the commons and City Hall during large outages.
During reports, staff gave an update on the commons emergency power system, outlining immediate repair needs and longer‑term upgrade costs.
Staff described corroded components in the existing CT (current transformer) cans and breaker panels and explained that the borrowed generator intended for commons use would not run at full capacity without additional transformation work. "We need to do another transformation box to be able to utilize the full service and run that generator ... about a $150,000 to for the full transition," a staff member said, adding that replacing CT cans and panels is required before the generator can be fully utilized or rotated to City Hall.
Commissioners stressed the importance of reliable backup power for coastal emergency readiness; staff said the city plans a movable 900‑gallon fuel trailer on wheels and noted prior successful generator use during past storms and a festival. The commission requested staff coordinate with public works on timelines and bring a costed CIP recommendation for consideration.
