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�Y3 <br /> • MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: March 21, 1996 <br /> TO: Michael Morrison, City Manager <br /> FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant <br /> ITEM: Gas Tanks <br /> The following is a summary and explanation of a proposal that Larry received from Zahl <br /> Equipment Co. detailing what it will cost to remove and replace the current gas tanks. <br /> Larry is suggesting that the City contract only for the removal of all four tanks and the <br /> replacement of the two larger ones. The City will be responsible for removing the asphalt <br /> and concrete that surrounds the tanks provided that the area has not been contaminated. <br /> Should there be any contaminated soil, Zahl will remove it for an additional $70.00/cubic <br /> yard. Larry indicated that the probes that are installed by the gas tanks do not show any <br /> contamination present. <br /> • Given the options of replacing the tanks or purchasing fuel at local gas stations, Larry is <br /> recommending that the City replace the tanks. He feels it is more cost effective for several <br /> reasons: <br /> 1. All City departments use the gas and diesel provided on site. <br /> Fire <br /> Police <br /> Public Works <br /> 2. Gas stations with competitive prices are not always open 24 hours/day every <br /> day. This issue is especially important for the Police Department. <br /> 3. Staff time will be needed constantly to check prices and change contracts <br /> with gas stations to keep up with the fluctuating prices. Staff time will also <br /> be needed to distribute memos to affected City departments. <br /> 4. Staff time in driving to gas stations. <br /> According to the article from the LMC, the present gas tanks have to be removed by the <br /> end of 1998. When I called LMC/Berkley Risk to find out the exact date, they indicated <br /> that the EPA has set a deadline of January 1, 1999. But, that may change because there are <br /> discussions going on at that agency to move that date up. <br />