R-22 refrigeration replacement costs
Summary
Ten of the eleven arenas still use R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer manufactured. The county has contracted a vendor to price out replacing every refrigeration system — a multimillion-dollar question that will shape the portfolio's future.
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost estimates aren't in yet — that's exactly what the vendor study will produce for all ten R-22 facilities.
Ultimately county taxpayers, who will get a clear picture of the true long-term cost of keeping the arenas running before decisions are made.
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