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DPU121923WINDEMEREHEAT
Water Reclamation
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $220,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund to replace the explosion proof rooftop heating unit at the Windemere Pumping Station and for the purchase of a temporary heating unit; waiving the formal competitive procurement provisions of TMC Chapter 187 for the purchase of the temporary heating units; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The rooftop heating unit for the process areas at the Windemere Pumping Station caught fire and was a total loss. The fire did not spread to the rest of the facility. The cause of the fire appeared to be a failed gas pressure regulating valve; the unit was original equipment to the building and as such has to be replaced with a unit that will fit the supply and return ductwork openings in the rooftop; heating will be required through this winter prior to the new unit being available so temporary heating systems are required; Funds are available in the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the appropriation of $220,000 is authorized from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Replacement Fund to Account Code 6073-36000-4UC6623STDSTD for the purchase of a new heating unit from the original equipment manufacturer and purchase of temporary heating units to maintain heat until the new units are installed for the Windemere Pumping Station which pumps sewage to the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant and the expenditure of the same is authorized.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and enter into contracts as needed for the purchase of temporary explosion proof heating units and for the installation and replacement of a rooftop unit for the Windemere Pumping Station, upon terms and conditions approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Di...
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