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District reports emergency boiler replacement at Owyhee school, cost nearly $300,000
Summary
Board was told an emergency replacement at the Owyhee school's diesel boilers and a condensate-line repair were required after one boiler failed; staff said the replacement and related emergency work cost nearly $300,000 and was necessary to restore heat to the building and adjacent gym.
Trustees heard a report on recently completed emergency work at the district's Owyhee facility. The meeting record shows one diesel-burning boiler failed and staff commissioned a replacement and an emergency condensate-line repair so the gym and adjacent spaces could be heated.
"It's too bad the O'Hai boiler replacement, almost 300,000," the moderator said during the recap of completed projects. Staff explained the heating system is a steam system and that corrosion and condensate failures prompted the emergency repairs. The work was characterized as essential to maintain building operations.
Why it matters: an emergency replacement at this cost affects available contingency and capital balances and highlights aging mechanical systems in district facilities. Trustees asked follow-up questions about whether parts could be repurposed for other buildings and whether the old system would be sold at surplus.
