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Housing staff: new chiller ordered; portable ACs used while building awaits September installation
Summary
Housing staff told the board they ordered a specialized chiller earlier this year with a manufacturer lead time that pushes installation to September; in the interim the department is providing portable units and conducting weekly unit-by-unit checks to address tenant concerns.
Housing department staff updated the board that the Hamilton building's central cooling system is antiquated and that staff ordered a replacement chiller earlier this year with a projected installation in September. "We did order it early on this year, and they did advise us that it would get done till September," Tina (speaker 2) said. Staff emphasized the components are custom-made and vendors do not stock the units, which lengthens lead times.
To reduce strain on the aging system while the chiller is pending, staff purchased portable air-conditioning units and are distributing them to tenants with hotter units to avoid overloading the system. Staff described a schedule of weekly unit-by-unit checkups and on-site inspections to verify tenant use and address issues. The board was told some rooms are small (around 300 square feet) and that staff cannot force tenants to operate in-unit systems but can encourage usage and provide portable relief as needed.
