HomeMy WebLinkAboutG. SERVICE PUMP & COMPRESSOR - REPAIR LANDFILL PUMP STATION ENGINECITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Landfill Pump Station Engine PAGE
NUMBER:
2/18/09 IKELF 121- 1
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RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a replacement engine for the Landfill
pump station in the amount of $14,464 from Service Pump and Compressor of Beaumont, Texas. Funding is
available in account IKELF 1.21-2300-901.59-00 with anticipation .of reimbursement from insurance and
FEMA.
BACKGROUND
Flooding from Hurricane Ike caused severe damage to the Landfill's stormwater pump station. After
evaluation, it has been determined that the engine that operates the-pump was damaged beyond repair due to
immersion in salt water. The engine is an air-cooled diesel manufactured by Deutz. Service Pump and
Compressor is the only known dealer of these air-cooled diesel engines. The quote received from Service Pump
and Compressor includes the enginer, installa6ori, ,and a new 500 gallon double walled diesel fuel tank to
replace the tank damaged by hurricane Ike.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
The total cosf of the replacement equipment is $14,464.. The City is anticipating a settlement from the
insurance and the remainder will be requested from FEMA.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of an engine for the Landfill pump station in
the amount. of $14,464 from Service Pump and Compressor of Beaumont,- Texas. Funding is available in
account IKELF 121-2300-901:59-00 with anticipation of reimburse ent from insurance and FEMA.
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E. w - Rebecca Underhill
Director of Public Works Assistant City Manager/Administration
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
PREPARED BY: REBlmt DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
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