HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorization of emergency repairs to fuel line at Electric Gas Turbine site RESOLUTION NO. 10-472
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS
OF FUEL LINE AT ELECTRIC GAS TURBINE SITE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, during the weekend of September 18,2010,it was reported to the City that there
was oil leaking into the Skunk River, and staff immediately investigated and discovered that the leak
was from the fuel line that runs from the pump house to the Gas Turbine#1 (GT-1); and,
WHEREAS, the GT-1 was installed in 1972 and is a power turbine/generator that is
aerodynamically connected to a gas generator/jet engine, and this unit is used for peaking and system
black start for the City; and,
WHEREAS,the system is fueled by diesel instead of coal,and the fuel leak from the pipe poses
a significant environmental risk to the Skunk River and,therefore,should be repaired immediately;and,
WHEREAS,Iowa Code, Section 384.103 provides that: "When emergency repair of a public
improvement is necessary and the delay of advertising and a public letting might cause serious loss or
injury to the city, the governing body shall,by resolution, make a finding of the necessity to institute
emergency proceedings under this section, and shall procure a certificate from a competent licensed
professional engineer or registered architect, not in the regular employ of the city, certifying that the
emergency repairs are necessary"; and,
WHEREAS, Electric Services contacted FOX Engineering to evaluate the situation, and on
September 24,2010,the firm inspected the site and issued a certificate stating that emergency repairs
are necessary and the delay of advertising and public hearing might cause serious loss or injury to the
City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
authorization of emergency repairs to the Gas Turbine#1 fuel line is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`'' day of September, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t'day of September, 2010.