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REST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDdk TEM Agenda Date Requested: January 1993 Requested By: Steve Gillett Department: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Exhibits: 1. Memorandum From Public Works SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Ordinance One of the two process water pumps at the Treatment Plant has failed. The pump is part of the original plant equipment installed in the early 80's. These pumps supply treated effluent for wash down, chlorination equipment, dechlorination equipment, belt press, and to seals in many of the lift pumps. One pump can provide all of the needed water for the plant; however, a failure of the remaining pump will not allow operations to continue in many of the plant units. Should this occur, the plant will be unable to continue meeting the parameters of its discharge permit. The failed pump was inspected by Layne -Texas Company and was found to have severe deterioration in the pump bowl, pump column, line shaft, and mechanical seal. A price of $5,812.00 for repairs to the pump was quoted by Layne -Texas. A new pump, installed, was quoted at $6,840.00. The Purchasing Department has contacted several vendors for pricing of replacement, and is in the process of evaluating this equipment, with the assistance of the Treatment Plant Supervisor. Of critical importance in this replacement is the delivery time required, whether installation is included, and the specifications of the equipment quoted, in addition to the price. Purchasing will continue investigating the quickest, most cost- effective vendor for purchase of the pump. Because of the critical importance of this equipment to the plant process, it is recommended that an emergency be declared, and the purchase of a pump be authorized not to exceed $7,000.00 with the vendor selected on the basis of delivery time and cost in relationship to service and specification. It is further recommended transfer of funds within the Wastewater Treatment Operating Budget be authorized, from the Equipment Maintenance portion of the budget to the Capital Equipment portion. Action Required by Council: Authorize emergency purchase of plant water pump in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00. Authorize transfer of funds from 002-806-807-402 to 002-806- 807-821 to cover the expenditure. Availability of Funds: General Fund XXX Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 002-806-807-821 Funds Available: X_YES NO Ror/fa . Herrera Cinager DZ�j DATE