SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement with Trojan Technologies Corporation for the Purchase of Upgraded Ultraviolet Treatment Systems
Department
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Todd Fessenden, Utilities Director
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $152,779.60
Balance Available: $100,000.00
Fund Wastewater Fund
Line Item Number: 510-75-110-605000-257516
New Appropriation Required: Yes, $52,779.60 requested in supplemental appropriation.
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
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Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve resolution and additional funds of $52,779.60, which will be appropriated at a supplemental budget hearing.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• The current UV lamps are obsolete and will be discontinued in the coming years.
• The UV system is used to disinfect the effluent before it is discharged to Boulder Creek.
• If this purchase is approved, the additional $52,779.60 in supplemental must be approved or sufficient funds will not be available.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Wastewater facility uses a Trojan 3000+ UV system to disinfect the effluent before it is discharged to Boulder Creek. The current UV lamps are obsolete and will be discontinued in the coming years. In order to stay ahead of this change, we recommend converting the UV modules to the stage 3 model. This UV system is proprietary, and any aftermarket/off-brand parts will void the warranty and could compromise treatment. The Trojan system has functioned well, and switching to another system at this point would be cost prohibitive. Therefore, it’s in the best interest of the Town to purchase only Trojan brand parts to maintain the current system.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Agreement