HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7986 RESOLUTION 7986
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING AUTOMACTIC SYSTEMS COMPANY TO REPLACE VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVES IN THE WATER BOOSTER STATION.
WHEREAS, the City has the responsibility to efficiently operate the water distribution
system, and;
WHEREAS, a 2 million gallon ground reservoir with a booster station is a key
component of this system, with upgrades last occurring in 1998 with the installation of new
VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives); and;
WHEREAS, On Thursday, August 16, 2012 the pumps in the booster station failed
causing a significant drop in pressure in the water system, which was later determined to be
a faulty VFD and is no longer operational, and;
WHEREAS, the Public Works staff has received a quote for replace both VFDs in the
booster station for the pumps in the amount of $28,473.00 plus sales tax from Automatic
Systems Company from St. Paul MN.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The quote proposal from Automatic Systems Company to furnish and install two (2)
Variable Frequency Drives for the water booster station is hereby approved.
Compensation will be on a lump sum basis for$28,473 plus sales tax.
2. Staff is directed to apply for Xcel Energy's rebate program for the new variable frequency
drives, estimated to be $5,000 per drive for a total rebate of$10,000.
3. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City, to enter into agreement with Automatic Systems Control for said services at said
price.
4. A 5% contingency of$1,500 is approved in the event that additional related or unforeseen
work is required to complete the work. The use of contingency monies will require pre-
approval by the Director of Public Works.
5. Monies for the said services shall be funded by the water enterprise fund (account 700-
4823-7050).
Ado -d this 27th day of August, 2012.
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ATTEST:
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James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)