HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ. PEMSCO - REPAIRS TO CLARIFIER RAKE ARMCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Ma or and Cit Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT
Authorize Payment to PEMSCO for On-site Repairs to PAGE
01-23-09 IKE-SP WWTp_
Clarifier Rake Arm the Clarifier Rake Arm at the Sabine Pass WWTP for 1 of 1
Repair the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater
Treatment Division. Hurricane Ike Damage.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council authorize payment of $8,200 to PEMSCO for On-site Repairs to the
Clarifier Rake Arm at the Sabine Pass WWTP, which was damaged during Hurricane Ike.
BACK~UND
The Sabine Pass WWTP was placed back into service about 1-% months after Hurricane Ike. Upon
operation of the clarifier rake arm, it began tovibrate/resonate indicating a problem. Over the next few
weeks, we were able to dewater the unit to investigate the cause. We found the bottom shaft/pedestal
was broken, apparently from being shifted by the storm surge (like most everything else at the WWTP).
This extremely large piece of equipment must be repaired on-site, and we were only able to find one
shop capable or willing to perform the needed repairs. PEMSCO is a local (Beaumont) repair shop that
specializes in water/wastewater type equipment repair and maintenance, and does work for us
routinely. The quote from PEMSCO meets our requirements and is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
We will apply for funding from insurance and/or FEMA for these expenses. Eligibility has not been
determined at this time. Account No. 121-2300-901.92-00, project no. IKESPS will be used for this
purpose.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will assist. in the repair and/or removal of this equipment.
SUMMARY
We recommend the City Council authorize payment of $8,200 to PEMSCO for On-site Repairs to the
Clarifier Rake Arm at the Sabine Pass WWTP, which was damaged during Hurricane Ike, account No.
121-2300-901.92-00, project #IKESPS.
Recommended:
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Kelly EI ridge Shawna Tubbs
Director of Utilit O erations Purchasin Mana er Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
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