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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Emergency Repair to FD Fan Shaft for Unit No. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 08-253 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIR TO FORCED DRAFT FAN SHAFT FOR UNIT NO. 8 FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, the Unit No. 8 forced draft(RD) fan experienced an unusual and severe vibration during operation, and this vibration caused some structural damage and led to the shutdown of Unit No. 8; and, WHEREAS, the fan is critical to the operation of the unit, and the boiler can not be operated without the successful operation of the forced draft fan; and, WHEREAS, although initial inspection showed the fan to be in acceptable condition, recent information has indicated that the fan shaft is bent and not fit for service; and, WHEREAS,in order to bring Unit No.8 back into operation,the forced draft intake fan must have a new shaft located and then machined by an outside firm; and, WHEREAS,Unit No. 8 will be out of service until a new shaft is located and produced for this unit,and during this time,the utility will be forced to purchase replacement power for the main generation unit at the plant; and, WHEREAS,for this reason,the Electric Services Department is requesting that the City Council issue a finding of necessity to institute emergency proceedings under the Code of Iowa; and, WHEREAS, it is estimated that repairs will cost $200,000, and staff further requests that the Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with either Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Process Equipment, Inc., of Pelham, Alabama, to manufacture a new fan shaft, assemble and balance the fan, and match-mark and disassemble for return shipment to Ames. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the institution of emergency proceedings and authorization of staffto enter into a contract with Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Process Equipment, Inc., of Pelham,Alabama, in an estimated amount of$200,000,based on time and materials rates,for repair of the forced draft fan shaft for Unit No. 8 at the Power Plant is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 10'day of June,2008. Lold& A. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Popken Seconded by: Goodman Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken,Rice Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10'day of June,2008.