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AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for
Wood Pole Testing Program (EUD 91-1)
MEETING DATE: March 20, 1991
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications for a
wood pole testing contract and authorize advertisement
for bids thereon. The bid opening date has been set for
April 16, 1991.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility Department has conducted a sample
testing of its wood pole population and found a
significant number of poles in a deteriorated condition.
In order to classify the level of deterioration and
determine replacement priorities, the above recommendation has been made.
It is anticipated that this testing will be performed in stages with the first stage
being the 60-kv transmission system followed by age declining sections of the
distribution system.
FUNDING: $22,000 - Included in the Department's 1990-91 fiscal year budget.
Henry J. Rice •
Electric Utility Director
Prepared by: Mel Grandi, Electrical Engineer
cc: Assist. Electric Utility Director
Electrical Engineer
Purchasing Officer
APPROVED:-- r
THOMAS A -PETERSON
City Manager
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