HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 4, 2005 E-04AGENIDA ITEM E 14
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve plans and specifieatiions and authorize adverthomeit
for bids for one (1) digit&[ micro-ohm n ftr ($12,000) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2005
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for one
(1) digital micro-ohm meter and authorize advertising for bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility substations have approximately 80 high voltage
circuit breakers. The circuit breakers have moving contacts, which
open and close to make and break the circuits. When circuit
breakers open they interrupt a high current, which erodes the contact surfaces. These operations can
cause the contacts to wear and overtime fail. The way to check the contacts is with a low resistance
Ohmmeter_ The tester now in use is a 10 -amp model. The required method is now to test all contacts
and substation busbars at 100 amps. The existing tester is notable to test the contacts to I.E.E.E.
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and N.E.T.A. (International Electrical Testing
Association) and Manufacture specifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: Equipment is currently included in the Budget and will result in more efficient
operations.
FUNDING: 2003-2105 Financial Plan and Budget PE4 & E49
�R. nwSW, Finance Director
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Alan N. Vallow
Electric Utility Director
Prepared By: Jess Kerekes, Electrical Technician
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APPROVED: - - � _
Blair Kid, iffy Manager