2018-170 Natatorium HVAC ReplacementsDate: November 16, 2018 Report No. 2018-170
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Replacement of air conditioning (AC) and heat roof top units (RTUs) at the Denton Natatorium.
BACKGROUND:
The Denton Natatorium (NAT) is located at 2400 Long Road and opened in June, 2003. The
NAT contains a competition pool and a leisure pool. It provides pool space for all Denton
Independent School District (DISD) and City of Denton (COD) aquatic programs and is open
year round to the general public. Capital maintenance for the NAT is funded by the school
district as part of the Joint Use Agreement between COD and DISD. In May, 2018, DISD held a
bond election. Voters approved approximately $1.4 million to fund capital maintenance at the
NAT. Funds were approved to replace the four RTUs and the Dectron Dehumidification System.
These units provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for the NAT. Funds were also
approved to replaster the competition pool.
TD Industries began replacing the four existing RTUs original to the facility on Thursday,
November 15, 2018. Staff was on site to disconnect and remove the old units and install the four
new units. During installation, parts of the NAT were intermittently without heat. Areas affected
by the maintenance included the locker rooms, restrooms, family change rooms, hallway and
foyer, offices, and classroom. Temporary heating units were used to maintain a comfortable
atmosphere. The air temperature on the pool deck and the pool water temperature were not
affected. Both pools remained open during this time. The handicap parking spaces on the front
row of the parking lot were temporarily closed to accommodate heavy equipment.
Work on the project continues and is expected to be completed on Friday, November 16.
Updates have been posted on social media as well as flyers at the NAT to inform patrons.
Plans to replace the existing Dectron Dehumidification System and re-plaster the competition
pool are tentatively scheduled for August 2019. Additional information will be provided to the
Council once the schedule is finalized.
STAFF CONTACT:
Laura Behrens
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Laura.Behrens@cityofdenton.com