11-09-05 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 9, 2005 The second option would involve a portable generator that could be moved around and utilized as the need exists. A generator connection would be installed at the City Center at a cost of approximately $14,000. If the City Center were needed as an EOC, then the portable generator would be brought over and hooked up. While this option provides more flexibility for generator usage, there would be a slight delay in getting the EOC operational as the generator would have to be brought over to the City Center and connected. The City Administrator note that in addition to the 100 kW generator that could be utilized to operate an EOC at the City Center as well as our larger lift stations, Public Works is recommending the purchase of a 15,000-watt generator to provide better coverage during emergency power outage situations. Additionally, Public Works is suggesting research be done on planning for the mobilization of additional generators through a rental agreement or mutual aid agreement in the event of a major disaster that would necessitate widespread need within Che City to operate sewer and water systems. The City Administrator noted that the City has been fortunate over the years in having not been the site of a catastrophic event. He also noted that depending on the circumstances, a slight delay in getting an EOC operational may or may not be a problem. He asked the Council for direction on the issue of either a permanent generator at the City Center, or installation of a generator connection so a portable generator could be brought in for EOC purposes. The Council discussed this issue in detail and the consensus was that a connection at the City Center and the use of a portable generator for EOC purposes would provide the most flexibility in responding to various emergency scenarios. It was noted that there should be coordination of the various generator connections so thaC there is compatibility with the various pieces of equipment that will ultimately be utilized. The Council also suggested that Public Works and other staff, as determined appropriate, should be trained in the connection of these generators at key locations. The City Administrator indicated that City staff will bring back to the Council a formal recommendation, including quotes, for the generator connection at the City Center, and the purchase of portable generators as discussed in the Public Works Superintendent's report. CITY CENTER The Council reviewed the Park Maintenance Supervisor's report WINDOW dated November 3, 2005 relative to the need to replace four windows REPLACEMENT in the City Center building that are rotted.