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Council approves VRF system for Public Safety Building HVAC replacement

City of Cambridge Board of Mayor and Commissioners · July 27, 2026

Summary

Council approved staff's recommendation to replace the Public Safety Building HVAC with a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system and authorized staff to pursue funding opportunities; the motion passed 4-0.

City Engineer Joel Leifer and Director of Public Works Wayne Suggs presented an HVAC replacement study for the Public Safety Building and recommended a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system as "the most cost-effective option." The presentation summarized cost, efficiency and lifecycle factors leading staff to favor VRF equipment.

Commissioner Frank Stout moved to approve the staff recommendation to select a VRF system for the Public Safety Building; Commissioner Shay Lewis-Sisco seconded the motion and the Council approved it by a 4-0 vote. Staff was authorized to pursue funding opportunities to implement the replacement.

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