Per the District’s HVAC assessment conducted in 2024 by Bedco Mechanical (the District’s current HVAC Preventative Maintenance Contractor), staff recommend adding a variable air volume system to the HVAC unit at Kies Recreation Center ($25,000). Variable air volume modulates the damper and heating and cooling control to satisfy building zone requirements (e.g., if one area of the building needs to be cooler than another area). The current unit only produces cooling for the entire facility and does not have smart controls to adjust the amount of cooling going to each building zone. This work will be done considering the future replacement of the HVAC Roof Top Unit since the new controls can be used with a new unit. Staff propose funding this project with Recreation Fund reserves ($25,000).
This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Vibrant Facilities.
Tactic: Install Kies Recreation Center Variable Air Volume System