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DPU121019CHEMICALSYSTEMRENOVATIONS
WATER RECLAMATION
Mike Schreidah (x2607)
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Authorizing the appropriation and operating transfer of $500,000 from the Sewer Operating Fund into the Sewer Replacement Fund; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund for the Renovation of the Chemical Treatment Facilities at the Water Reclamation Plant; authorizing the mayor to accept bids and to execute agreements, for professional services necessary to facilitate the design of the Chemical System Renovations Project; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Water Reclamation Plant (Plant) uses ferrous chloride solution for the removal of phosphorous from the raw wastewater. The Plant also uses polymer solution for the coagulation process that helps settle suspended solids in the primary and secondary settling tanks. Both chemicals are stored and handled in the Chemical Treatment Facility at the Water Reclamation Plant. This facility houses pumping and delivery equipment and chemical storage tanks. The existing equipment and related systems were installed in the mid 1980's and some in the mid 1990's. The existing equipment has exceeded its intended service life, and is in dire need for replacement. The Chemical System Renovations Project will address civil, structural, mechanical and electrical improvements for the complete replacement of the ferrous chloride and polymer equipment, storage tanks, and related electrical and controls systems. The Division of Water Reclamation (Division) has advertised for and received proposals for professional engineering services, and is in the process of reviewing these proposals. The Division seeks to transfer funds from the Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Replacement Fund, and to further appropriate and expend such funds on the Chemical System Renovations Project.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount...
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