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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: June 2nd 2026 <br />REGULAR <br />TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br />FROM: Adam Swanepoel – Assistant Public Works Director <br />AGENDA ITEM: Water Transfer Station Repairs <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br />☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community <br />☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance☒ <br />☐ Managed Growth <br />☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☐ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☒ Resilient Infrastructure <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The Water Transfer Station, also referred to as the Booster Station, is an important piece of city infrastructure <br />that transfers water daily from the Ideal Water Tower to the Inwood Tower. Without this booster station, little <br />or no water would be available to residents living south of the station’s location. <br />The booster station contains two large pumps, each capable of transferring an average of 2,500 gallons per <br />minute (GPM). During the week of May 18, one of these pumps failed and became inoperable. After the pump <br />was removed and inspected, it was determined that the internal components had been severely damaged <br />causing the pump to be taken out of service. At the current time we are operating off one pump. <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should the City proceed with making the repairs on the booster pump? <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />The booster station serves as a major component of the City’s potable water distribution system and is <br />in need of repair. Keys well drilling removed the parts and recommended moving to a stainless steel <br />components. Total Mechanical is a supplier and installer of these types of components and provided us <br />with the following options. <br />Option 1- Order a new rotating assembly with stainless steel guts. The lead time would be 12 <br />weeks. Total Time and Material Not To Exceed Cost $52,371. <br />Option 2- Order and exact bronze fitted rotating assembly. Like for like replacement. The lead <br />time would be 1 to 2 weeks. Total Time and Material Not To Exceed Cost $19,650.