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DPU071823GRITCOLLECTIONEQUIPMENT
Water Reclamation
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $150,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund for the purchase of primary grit tank equipment from the original equipment manufacturer for the grit collection system at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant; waiving the competitive procurement provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Amwell, Inc., a Division of McNish Corporation (Amwell), is the original equipment manufacturer of grit collection equipment installed in the primary grit facilities at the Bay View Water Reclamation Facilities which function to remove grit, sand and similar detritus materials from flow into the plant. The primary grit removal process is required to remove materials that would otherwise not be broken down by the treatment processes and would result in increased wear of pumps and other downstream material handling processes and reduce efficiency of digestion processes. The Division of Water Reclamation is seeking a contract with Amwell in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the purchase of parts necessary to repair grit collection systems and related equipment in order to maintain efficient operation of the plant and protect downstream equipment from the deleterious effects of grit. Funds are available in the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the appropriation of $150,000 is authorized from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Replacement Fund to Account Code 6073-36000-4UC4923STDSTD for the purchase of grit collection system equipment for the primary grit removal process at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant and the expenditure of the same is authorized.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an equipment purchase agreement with Amwell, Inc. for the purchase of grit collection system equipment for the primary grit removal process for the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant, upon terms and conditions approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines it is in the best interest of the City to waive the competitive procurement provisions of TMC Chapter 187 for the reason that equipment standardization is critical for operation continuity and equipment availability within the disinfection treatment process at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant and for the further reason to protect the aquatic life in the Maumee River.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to issue warrant or warrants against the Account Code identified in Section 1 in an amount not to exceed $150,000 in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That any remaining budget to fund balance at project closeout is authorized for disappropriation.
SECTION 6. 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 purchase grit collection system equipment for the primary grit removal process at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: July 18, 2023, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: July 18, 2023
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor