HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2008-173RESOLUTION NO. 2008-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF NEW PUMP AND
MOTOR FOR CITY WATER WELL NO. 18
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WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so;
and
WHEREAS, the submersible 150 HP motor at City Water Well No. 18 failed on February
14, 2008, and this was the second time this same motor has failed after being rebuilt. The
company that rebuilt the motor for Layne Christensen has not stood behind the work, blaming
the City's electrical system or control panels for the motor's continued failure; and
WHEREAS, Layne Christensen has worked closely with the City to ensure that the City's
electrical system and control panels are working properly; therefore, Layne Christensen is
backing the work and has made a generous offer to pay half the cost of a new pump and motor
plus installation; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends replacing the pump and motor at City Water Well No. 18
rather than attempting to repair the existing motor a third time; and
WHEREAS, the cost of a new pump and motor at City Water Well No. 18 would be
$22,142. There is also an additional cost of $5,000 for adding a column to position the pump
and motor to a lower depth (to extend the life of the well) and for splicing in the new cable to the
City's electrical control panel, for a total cost of $27,142; and
WHEREAS, the pump and motor for Well 18 is covered under the City's insurance for
major equipment through the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority, and the City
has already received an insurance settlement in the amount of $36,193.01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby adopt a
resolution authorizing the purchase of a new pump and motor for City Water Well No. 18 from
Layne Christensen, of Woodland, California, in the amount of $27,142.
Dated: September 3, 2008
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-173 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 3, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
eR�l JOHL
City Clerk
2008-173