Label
DPU110624 RAWWATERPUMP#2EMERGENCYREPAIR
Water Treatment
Michael L. Somerville (3058)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for emergency repair services to Raw Water Pump #2 at the Low Service Pumping Station with Rockwell Automation; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $28,300 from the Water Operating Fund; waiving the competitive provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The city operates four pumps that draw water from Lake Erie at the Low Service Pumping Station, each with a capacity of 50 million gallons per day. Raw Water Pump #2 was experiencing an electronic fault, reducing our ability to meet the Ohio EPA's required redundant capacity. Due to the complexity of the fault and the specialized components required for the repair, the work exceeded the certification level of the division’s skilled trades. As a result, Rockwell Automation, the original manufacture of the pump was contacted to perform the repairs.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Rockwell Automation for emergency repair services for Raw Water Pump #2 at the Low Service Pumping Station, upon terms and conditions approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $28,300 from the Water Operating Fund is authorized from Account Code 6060-32000-4000505STDSTD for emergency repair services to Raw Water Pump #2 at the Low Service Pumping Station.
SECTION 3. That Council finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to waive the competitive bidding provision of TMC Chapter 187 for the reason that Rockwell Automation is the original manufacture of the pump and was immediately ready and proceeded with repairs which avoided service interruption or detriment to the public service.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue their warrant or warrants against the Account Code identified in Section 1 in an amount not to exceed $28,300 in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to pay Rockwell Automation for emergency repair services related to the Raw Water Pump #2 at the Low Service Pump Station.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: November 6, 2024, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: November 6, 2024
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor