HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Plans/specs for New Pumps at WPC Plant RESOLUTION NO. 08-370
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR NEW PUMPS AT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, currently, there are 14 pumps at the Water Pollution Control Plant—six in the
raw water pump station and eight in the trickling filter pump station; and,
WHEREAS,these pumps are 18 years old,and all pumps are scheduled for replacement over
the next five years according to the 2008/2013 Capital Improvements Plant; and,
WHEREAS,the 2008/2013 CIP includes$180,000 for pump replacement in each of the five
years of the project, and the CIP planned for three pump replacements each year at $60,000 each;
and,
WHEREAS, the anticipated cost of the new equipment is approximately$75,000 for each
pump—higher than originally estimated;however,because of several emergency repairs to the pumps
earlier this spring, only two pumps will be replaced this year; and,
WHEREAS, because these new pumps are similar to the existing pumps, WPC Plant staff
will install the new equipment upon arrival.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the preliminary plans and specifications for the New Pumps at the Water Pollution Control Plant
are hereby approved, and the bid due date is set for September 25, 2008.
ADOPTED THIS 20h day of August, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26' day of August, 2008.