Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout22zEE - SPEC - EMERGENCY WELLS REPAIRSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2014 TITLE: PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT WELL #28 (SPEC. NO. 14 -068) �.STIC PLAN N 1c} CITY M AGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended • Ordinance on 1�Reading • Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize payment to Process Solutions, Inc. to replace the chlorine - generating unit at Well # 28, located at 730 E. Memory Lane, in an amount not to exceed $72,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency Water Resources Division is responsible for the daily operations of the City's water system. The City's water production system is comprised of reservoirs, wells, pump stations, pressure reducing stations and a network of underground pipes. There are 14 chlorine - generating units throughout the water system to maintain an effective water treatment process. On September 26, 2014 an electrolytic cell in the chlorine - generating unit at Well #28 shorted and caused a fire destroying the unit. In addition to the normal water demands of City residents, the Water Resources Division is currently operating under a request to pump additional groundwater per a City agreement with the Metropolitan Water District. The damaged chlorine - generating unit caused a 12 percent reduction in water production resulting in the water system to be operating without a safety factor. Any further water system failures could significantly affect the City's water production capabilities. Replacing the chlorine - generating unit at Well #28 allows the City to meet residents' water service demands and contract obligations. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1, establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets, Strategy C, invest resources and technology to extend the service life of existing infrastructure to protect the City's investment and support a high quality of life standard. 22EE -1 Payment Authorization for Emergency Repairs at Well #28 October 21, 2014 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Public Works Water Utility Water Production & Supply account (no. 06017640- 66400) APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: 4dousa4vipur Francisco Gutierrez �' Executive Director Executive Director Public Works Agency Finance and Management Services Agency JA /sp 22EE -2