(KLZA)--The Falls City Council accepted a bid to replace the boiler at the Aquatic Park when they met Monday evening. 

The boiler was not is service for much of the 2019 swimming season and bids were accepted to either refurbish the current boiler or replace it. 

The only bid received was from Jones Air Conditioning of Falls City to replace the current boiler in an amount of more than $34-thousand.  

Ward IV Council member Derek Leyden said he had spoken with Gary Jones who explained he thinks the current boiler wore out due to the chemicals stored in the building that produce gases.  He believes an exhaust fan in the storage room was not operating.  

Leyden said Jones made suggestions to help prolong the life of a new boiler including having the fan synchronized with the boiler so they both run at the same time, and to make sure the louvers in the room are open to let in fresh air.  

The money for the new boiler would come from the Capital Improvement funds since the repair or replacement was not in the budget.