HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8945RESOLUTION 8945
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL SCALES FOR WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS 1, 2 AND 3
WHEREAS, the City has the responsibility to efficiently operate the water distribution
system; and
WHEREAS, Water Treatment Plants 1, 2 and 3 use chemical scales for Sulpher
Dioxide and Chlorine, these chemicals are used as part of the treatment process; and
WHEREAS, the scales, replaced in 2008 and 2009, are failing and the digital
displays will not read. These scales are used to verify the chemical feed rate into the water
system and are crucial part of the plant operation; and
WHEREAS, Public Works Staff has received four (4) quotes for the replacement of
five scales. With the low quote from Larsco, Water Treatment Equipment of Nisswa MN at
a price of $1,850 each or a cost of $9,250.00, plus freight.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Authorize the purchase of five (5) scales from Larsco Water Treatment
Equipment of Nisswa MN at a price of $1,850 each for a cost of $9,250.00, plus
freight.
2. Funding for the purchase of the chemical scales will be from the Water
Department, supplies utilities account, 700-4823-1250.
Adopted this 9'h day of April, 2018.
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Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST: A
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Nyle ikm , City"Administrator
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