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Board warned of leaking boiler; short-term repairs planned and larger replacement possible
Summary
Facilities staff reported boiler No. 1 has been shut down after developing leaks; short-term welding and resealing are planned while staff evaluate whether full replacement is necessary given long lead times for steel parts.
Facilities staff told the board that boiler No. 1 began leaking and has been taken offline. Short-term plans include welding, filing and installing a gasket kit to seal the leaking sections and maintain heat through the winter. The presenter said the longer-term option may require replacing multiple sections, which could be time-consuming because of current supply constraints.
As context, the presenter said parts for the previous boiler refurbishment cost about $1,900 per section; the current boiler is larger and staff said final cost estimates are not yet available. The administration said it would bring any large-dollar replacement request back to the board for approval and reminded trustees that the district’s reserved metal-mines funds are intended for emergency capital work.
