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DPU111825OZONEEMERGENCYREPAIR-VICTAULIC
DPU/Water Treatment Plant
Jeremey Ray (x3056)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $20,550 from the Water Operating Fund for the emergency repair to Ozone Victaulic couplings at the Water Treatment Plant; authorizing the Mayor to enter into an emergency contract with Etna Supply Co.; waiving the competitive provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Ozone is an integral component of our treatment process, used to combat Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), reduce Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and support taste and odor control. We are currently experiencing a critical issue with the Victaulic coupling on the 42-inch influent line of the West Ozone Contactor (WOC) #2. The coupling, located just downstream of the pipeline flash reactor where ozone is injected into the water, has developed a leak. This leak is allowing highly concentrated ozone to off-gas into the basement of the WOC facility, creating an immediate safety hazard for personnel and posing a significant risk to our treatment process operations. To address this issue, it has been determined that the most effective and efficient corrective action is to replace the compromised gaskets within the Victaulic couplings with higher-rated silicone gaskets. This approach will eliminate the ozone leak, restore safe operating conditions, and return the contactor to service as quickly as possible.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the expenditure of $20,550 is authorized from the Water Operating Fund Account Code 6060-32000-4000500STDSTD for emergency repairs to Ozone Victaulic couplings at Water Treatment Plant.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with Etna Supply Co. for the emergency repair to the Ozone Victaulic couplings at Water Treatment Plant, upon terms and conditions approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That Council finds and determines that, pursuant to TMC Chapter 187, competitive bidding was waived for the reason that as Etna Supply Co. is a certified vendor for the original equipment manufacturer and was able to immediately order the necessary product to prevent any interruption or detriment to 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 $20,550 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 Etna Supply Co. for product ordered for the emergency repair to the Ozone Victaulic couplings at Water Treatment Plant.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council