COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Thilak Fernando, Wastewater Superintendent
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Action: Purchase of a Generator for Port Drive Lift Station from Empire Power Systems (Thilak Fernando)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
CIP-Wastewater Fund
PURPOSE:
To consider approving the purchase of a replacement generator for Port Drive Lift Station from Empire Power Systems utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 500406.
BACKGROUND:
The Lake Havasu City Public Works Department, Wastewater Division, is requesting approval of expenditures exceeding the allowed annual threshold from Empire Power Systems for the purchase of a replacement generator for the Port Drive Lift Station. This project is a part of the lift station upgrade program.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Planned asset replacement avoids unnecessary and excessive damage to City infrastructure. A reliable generator is an essential component of a lift station.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are allocated and available in the Capital Improvement Plan budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, utilizing Wastewater Utility Funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Empire Quote
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended ACtion
I move to approve the purchase of a replacement generator for the Port Drive Lift Station from Empire Power Systems in the amount of $127,272.16.