HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Pebble Lime for FY 2012/13 RESOLUTION NO. 12-234
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF PEBBLE LIME FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1012/13
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, pebble lime is used in the water treatment process to remove water hardness,
almost 3,000 tons are used annually, and it is the largest chemical cost for the Water Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the contract for pebble lime is bid for the current year, plus an optional
extension period for the next fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS,Western Lime Corporation of West Bend,Wisconsin,was awarded the contract
last year and was the only company to offer a price for the optional extension period of July 1,2012,
through June 30, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, the price per ton is $138.00, and the total estimated cost of$400,200 is for
approximately 2,900 tons per the 12-month period; and,
WHEREAS, the actual usage will depend on water quality and consumption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of Pebble Lime for FY 2012/13 from Western Lime Corporation in the amount of
$138.00 per ton is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`' day of May, 2012.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Szopinski
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 81''day of May, 2012.