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• • C7 CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM • • T0: Jack Owen, City Manager DATE: January 10, 1982 FROM: Jerry ~-?odge, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Cost of Repair - Water Well #1 and #~+ On October 15, 1982, the 250 hp well motor at #1 water well, :located in Fairmont Park, shorted out, burning up the motor. Cause is unknown. The control system at this well was also damaged. Because this well is essential for proper pressure, not only for potable water but also for fire protection, this problem was deemed an emergency, and repairs were started. Layne Texas Company was hired to pull, repair, and reinstall the old motor. Total cost of repairs is SIX THOUSAND TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND SEVEN CENTS ($6,028.07). After reinstallation, problems were encountered with the automatic control. system. Layne Texas and Gulf States Electric were contacted to look at the problem, and Gulf States Electric was hired. In order to save money, Gulf States attempted to rebuild the existing control system. However, they were unable to locate a schematic of the system after contacting the manufacturer, because of the age of the system. This process took several weeks. To avoid further delay, Gulf States was instructed to replace the electronic starting apparatus with an across the line direct starter. This system, which is much simpler and easier to maintain, should provide more trouble-free service. Total cost for replacing starter unit is FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($!+,585.80). Date well began producing again was December 21, 1982. On December 22, 1982, the 125 hp well motor at #~+ water well, located at Broadway and D~:ain, shorted out, burning up the motor. Cause is unknown. Loss of this well seriously effected system pressures, and work was authorized for Layne Texas Company. The motor was removed, rebuilt, and replaced at a cost of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY FOUR CENTS ($2,545.64). The control system was also checked, and new contacts have been ordered for the starter. Work was complete and the well was producing on December 29, 1982. The total amount expended for repairs on water well #1 and water well # 4 are as follows: