HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem # 09 Purchase of "backup" Motor for Oxidation Ditches at Wastewater Treatment Facility
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: November 7, 2006
Item # q
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Charles K. Smith
407 -905-3100 ext. 4000
Reviewed By:
Department Director: Ch
City Manager: Robert F:
Subject: Purchase of "Backup" Motor for Oxidation Ditches at Wastewater Treatment Facility
Background Summary:
Each of the two oxidation ditches has two (2) oppositely apposed rotor gear boxes and motors. Failure of
either the rotor gear box or the motor will result in a loss of half the plant's treatment and all reclaim water
production. The gear box can take up to a week to be replaced and the motor up to five (5) days. Therefore,
staff is desirous of having in surplus an inventory of two (2) of rotor gear boxes and one motor. The surplus
inventory shall be obtained by replacing the exiting units approaching the end of their operational expectancy
and refurbishing those replaced units.
Currently, one gear box has been replaced and the second one is near the end of its operational expectancy.
A replacement gear box has been ordered and it is being recommended that the motor be replaced at the
same time as the gear box is installation.
Issue:
Should City Commission authorize the City Manager to replace the rotor gear box for the oxidation ditches
and to refurbish both the replaced rotor gear box and the replaced motor.
Recommendations
Staff recommends that City Manager be authorized to purchase a new rotor gear box (Baldor 60/40 HP)
motor be purchased from Florida Bearings, Inc. in the amount of $6,076.00 and have the existing gear box
and motor rehabilitated.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
The $6,076.00 for the rotor motor will be purchased from the funds available in 401-535-00-4663.
Type of Item: (please mark with an 'x'7
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
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_ Public Hearing
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