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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 4, 2001 E-21�OF�O COUNCILCITY OF LODI /FOi3t� J AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $15,562 to fund the Demand-side Management Project for Quashnick Tools Corporation MEETING DATE: April 4, 2001 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $15,562 to Quashnick Tools Corporation as part of a demand-side management project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Quashnick Tool Corporation, located at 401 S. Main Street, has enlisted the services of the City of Lodi Electric Utility to identify energy efficiency improvements at their facility. The initial energy conservation measure involves the removal of an existing, 15 year old milling machine, and replacing it with one high efficiency BostoMatic 12 high-speed precision graphite and metal milling machine. The fully - automated unit uses 20% less energy than its predecessor, and completely machines specified graphite and metal parts in roughly half the time of the existing milling machine. Quashnick Tool Corporation, which has in-house mold making capabilities, is the manufacturer of custom plastic injection molding parts and materials. In business since 1973, the company provides custom plastic parts to clients around the United States and abroad. The purchase of the aforementioned milling machine is also the first phase of a potentially larger energy efficiency improvement effort. With the assistance of the City of Lodi Electric Utility, Quashnick Tool Corporation may, in the future, replace other aging manufacturing equipment with highly efficient process equipment, and retrofit existing lighting systems with energy efficient lighting. The City of Lodi Electric Utility respectfully recommends approval of this grant to Quashnick Tool Corporation as a qualifying component of the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program, categorized as Demand-side Management) FUNDING: 164605— Public Benefits Program Fund (Category: Demand-side Management) Funding Approval: "'-"'71i VickyPlAcAthie, Finance Director Alan N. Vallow Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Rob Lechner, Manager of Customer Programs ANWRUlst C: City Attomey y[� APPROVED' ��Ld H. Dixon ynn - City Manager April 4, 2001: Addendum to Consent Calendar Items E-21 and E-23 —� E-29, Public Benefits Program Grant- Quashnick Tools Company Demand-side Management Project ($15,562) The grant amount of $15,562 to Quashnick Tools demand-side management project reflects a 10% contribution from the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program fund. To date, all other demand- side management rebates to commercial & industrial customers have been 25% of the total project cost. Rationale: In reviewing the scope of work, and the particular equipment to be purchased, it was determined that a 10% Public Benefits Program grant was most appropriate. Quashnick Tools has approximately fourteen (14) milling machines, or similar pieces of equipment, that are utilized in like fashion to the BostoMatic 12 recently purchased (and is the eligible piece of equipment for an energy efficiency rebate). The BostoMatic 12, which is a high efficiency/energy efficient unit, will replace a 15 year old milling machine. However, Quashnick Tools total energy reduction- as a result of replacing one inefficient/aging milling machine- was assessed as nominal. It has been determined that the new BostoMatic 12 consumes 20% less electricity than the existing piece of equipment. After carefully assessing these various factors, it is recommended that a Public Benefits Program grant of less than the traditional 25% is most appropriate for this project (a 10% grant is the requested grant amount). E-23, Public Benefits Program Grant- Holz Rubber Company Demand-side Management Project ($25,000) The grant amount of $25,000 to Holz Rubber Company's demand-side management project reflects a 25% contribution from the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program fund. This 25% contribution figure was not listed on the original City Council Communication. In March of this year, Holz Rubber Company approached the Electric Utility Department staff seeking assistance in reducing their overall energy costs. The City of Lodi Electric Utility enlisted the services of Planergy International (formerly Energy Masters International), the city's chosen energy services partner, to provide an immediate solution to Holz Rubber Company's request. Following a day -long visit and assessment of the Holz facility, Planergy International recommended the most advantageous (and simplest to implement) energy efficiency improvement: insulating the hundreds of feet of steam pipe within the plant. The estimated total project cost to Holz Rubber Company, as projected by the aforementioned assessment, is $100,000. BostoMatit 12G: A Complete Graphite Package Standard Features Machine • Sturdy, bridge construction • Heavy weight for exceptional rigidity • OS micron Heidenhain glass scales 0 8 HP 30,000 Ipm spindle • Spindle chiller • 6 -tool ATC • 1100 CFM (lust collection system • Contouring fee.drates of 600 IPM Control • Command resolution to 6 decimal places • Contour Optimization software • Advanc(xl Motion Control technology • Therm-a-trot"Spindle Gruwlh Compensation • High calNicity hard drive • 3.5" floppy drive • Ethernet • Color touch screen • rull keyboard Options The BosloMalic 12 was designed as a complete, fully equipped syslen) for the high-speed machining of precision graphite and mesal pails. Consequently, the only opliolls offered are: Specifications Axis Travels X inches (film) Y inches On??) Z. inches (film) Usable Table Area irr(hes (mill) Without dust I.x)x With (just Ix)x Table Capacity lbs (kg) Feedrates Rapid ir>/Ilin (nl/r»in) Contouring in/nin (m/inin) Spindle III, Speed RIM 1-11w.r S``lindle Nose to Table Top T)islanee inches On??) Toolchanger Stations Chip -Io -Chip Time seconds Graphite Protection Graphite Removal System Accuracies/ISO (Full travel) Posilioninl, inches (null) Repcalahilily inches (mm) Accuracies/IIS (Full travel) Posilioning inches (nun) Repeatability inches (nrnl) Dimensions inches (runt) Machine (:oolrnl RefHgo alar Dust Collector Weight lbs (Al") Total Power Required Machine Wan•an(y • Air -oil mist lubrication for iTletal machining • Removal of dust collection systell) • Aultnimlic tool measurement probe • Remote jog control for easy setups • Robotic interface Boston Digital Corlxlraliol•Glslnile Valk -Milford, MA 01757•TUI-:(!)00)473-4561•FAX:(5011)47ft-7224 RD 11 I IAM nitii t'rinhrl in I ISA 15 (3130) 15 (380) 10 (255) 16 x 13 (410 x 325) 13 x 10 (325 x 254) 165 (75) GOO (15) boo (15) 11 5,000 - 30,000 15030 4.75-14.75 (120-375) 6 14 Fully sealed enclosure, axes, conduils scales, and toolchanger 1300 CFM, double. -filtered, pulse-cleined ±.000075 (j. ()()19) +.000000 W0015) +00005 (1.0013) +.00004 40 x 62 (10 16 x 157.'1) 22 x 25 (541 x 6.15) 20 x 24 (5013 x (i 10) 26x:16 (660x914) 5000 (2270) 230/3811 3-phase, 25 KVA (±5'Y ( )nc year, parts and labor Roston Digital Corporation reserves the, right le make pr(xlucl improvements and changes wilhool notice. CE BC3MYMPJ MIC317^L CORPORATION 'ROM: BRIAN SCAPPATICCI TO: TERRY OUASHNICK DATE: 113MOOl TIME: 6:06:48 PM PAGE 1 Of 1 Date: January 30, 2001 To: Quaslmick Tool Corp. Jeanette Quaslmick Phone: 209-334-5283 Fax: 209-334-9846 From: Die/Mold Machinery Brian A. Scappaticci Phone: 510-644-9775 Fax: 510-644-9774 E-mail: bscappatic(4sol.com Pages: I Subject: Quote for Demo/Used Bostomatic 12G We are pleased to offer the following machine for your consideration: One (1) Bostomatic 12G Graphite Milling Machine [Serial #12G-638, @653 hours] Includes one year warranty $139,900 $139,900 One (1) Micro-Lubrkation Option $ 21200 S 21200 One (1) Cabled Part Probe S 11,550 s 11,550 Two (2) Precise Brand SK25 Toolholders S 625 ea. S 1,250 Tlnve (3)1/8" Schaublin EX20 Collets S 80 ea. S 240 Three (3)1/4" Schaublin, E.Y20 Collets S 80 ea. S 240 Three (3)1/2" Schaublin EX20 Collets $ 80 ea. S 240 Total —------ -aS155,620 Machine equipped with 1 toolkit. Terms: 10% down, net 30 or subsequent Pnancing F.O.B.: Milford, MA Delivery: 3-5 Days ARO Please maize your PO and deposit check out to: Die/Mold Machinery 1451 Danville Blvd., Suite 101 Alamo. CA 94;07 925-831-8974 fax Thank you for considering, Bosto111atic for your mold making operation. We look forward to providing you with this excellent equipment. Please feel free to call with any questions. Sincerely, Brian Scappaticci RESOLUTION NO. 2001-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM GRANT — DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT PROJECT TO QUASHNICK TOOL CORPORATION WHEREAS, the State has mandated that beginning January 1, 1998, the City of Lodi is obligated to fund various programs through a Public Benefits Charge (PBC) based on a historical electric revenue requirement; and WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $1 Million per year that must be dedicated to qualifying programs such as energy efficiency. A further stipulation is that these efforts must be done on the customer's side of the meter in order to qualify; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department recommends that the City provide a Public Benefits grant in the amount of $15,562.00 to fund an initial energy conservation measure that involves the removal of an existing 15 -year old milling machine, and replacing it with one high -efficiency BostoMatic 12 high-speed precision graphite and metal milling machine; and WHEREAS, the fully automated unit uses 20% less energy than its predecessor, and completely machines specified graphite and metal parts in roughly half the time of the existing milling machine. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $15,562.00 to Quashnick Tool Corporation to fund a demand-side management project as set out above. Dated: April 4, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-79 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held April 4, 2001 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Howard and Pennino ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None SUSAN J. BLACKSTON City Clerk 2001-79 CUSTOM PLASTIC MOLDING ViASHNICK IN-HOUSE MOLD MAKING INJECTION CAD MOLD DESIGN TOOL CORPORATION Since 1973 401 South MainStreet • .Lodi, CA 95240 • (209) 334-5283:•_• Fax (209) 334-9846 • E-mail: qtc®quashnick.com • i April 18, 2001 Lodi City Council t -i City of Lodi ` P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 I Dear Council Members: s We'd like to express our sincere appreciation to the City Council/City of Lodi for adopting the resolution to grant us $15,562.00 through the Public Benefits Program for the I Demand -Side Management Project. We feel very fortunate to have received this grant. Thank you. Sincerely, QUASHNICK TOOL CORPORATION T Quashnick President - Located in the heart of Central California -