HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. SURPLUS GENERATORSCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communisation
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT P 9e
NUMBER Authorization of Payment to the Texas Facilities
05/15/09 2009-Surplus Commission for Surplus Generators and Authorization of 1 of 2
Generators Payment for Shipping of this Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that City Council authorize payment to the Texas Facilities Commission i the total
amount of $154,100 for Surplus Generators for use at various sites during emergencies. We also
recommend City Council authorize payment to Fort Worth ERK Transport in the amount of 5,650 to
ship these larger generators from Fort Worth. The Police Department will arrange for th simaller
shipment from San Antonio. Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
BACKGROUND
Hurricanes Rita and Ike have demonstrated the need for emergency generators at key City facilities.
Our Police Department and Electrical Inspector have done an excellent job locating milita surplus
generators in good working condition at unbeatable prices. Their latest search located the fo lowing at
the Texas Facilities Commission:
Location Description Cost
San Antonio (1) 182kW & (9) 15kW units $ 38,100.
Fort Worth (1) 200kW, (1) 700kW, (2) 15kW, 116,000.
(3) 30kW, & (10) 60kW units
Texas Facilities Commission Total $154,100.
Fort Worth ERK Transport Shipping $ 5,650.
Most of these generators will be installed, or stored for use, at sanitary sewer lift stations, w stewater
treatment plants, or water pump stations. The 700kW unit is for City Hall and one 60kW unit is for the
Fire Department.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund pending approval of P.O.6009. Th costs for
each unit will be charged to the user department when issued.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will install, or participate in the installation of, this equipment and will maintain thi
equipment as part of normal operations.
PREPARED BY DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL P OCESSED
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APPROVED BY
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City Manager D TE
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT P ge
NUMBER Authorization of Payment to the Texas Facilities
05/15/09 2009-Surplus Commission for Surplus Generators and Authorization of 2 of 2
Generators Payment for Shipping of this Equipment.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will install, or participate in the installation of, this equipment and will maintain this
equipment as part of normal operations.
SUMMARY
We recommend that City Council authorize payment to the Texas Facilities Commission i the total
amount of $154,100 for Surplus Generators for use at various sites during emergencies. We also
recommend City Council authorize payment to Fort Worth ERK Transport in the amount of 5,650 to
ship these larger generators from Fort Worth. Funds are available in the Equipment Rep acement
Fund.
Recommended:
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Kell Eldr a Shawn
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Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager Director of Finance
PREPARED BY DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL P OCESSED
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APPROVED BY
[]APPROVE BOTHER (DESCRIBE)
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City Manager D TE