HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Contract Renewal for Pebble Lime Purchase for the Water Treatment Plant RESOLUTION NO. 20-206
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR PEBBLE LIME
PURCHASE FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT,
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2019, Council awarded the Pebble Lime purchase to Graymont
Western Lime,Inc.,of West Bend,Wisconsin,for the period of July 1,2019,through June 30,2020,
with an option to renew for FY 2020/21; and,
WHEREAS,pebble lime is used in the water treatment process to remove water hardness and
almost 3,000 tons are used annually, which is the largest chemical cost for the Water Treatment
Plant; and,
WHEREAS,the total estimated cost is for an estimated quantity of 3,000 tons per 12-month
period,but actual usage will depend on water quality and consumption; and,
WHEREAS,the FY 2020/21 operating budget estimates 2,850 tons at$166 per ton for a total
of$473,100.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Graymont Western Lime,Inc.,of West Bend,Wisconsin, for the FY
2020/21 Pebble Lime purchase at the rate of$166 per ton is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of April, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Martin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28' day of April, 2020.