(8)(b)
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 06/18/2024
- Title:
- Purchase and Installation of 5 Blower Soft Starter Panel and Disconnects
- Submitted For:
- Mike McKinley
- Submitted By:
- Mike McKinley, Public Works
- Department:
- Public Works
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Approve the purchase of 5 soft starter panels and disconnects for reactor aeration blowers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
An issue has arisen with the initial load draw on the reactor aeration blowers at start up under emergency generator power requiring 5 soft starter panels and disconnects. The total cost for these will be $55,000 and funds are made available via the City of Texas City 2023/2024 Annual Budget (account number 501702-53440). A quote for this improvement, from K2 Services, City contract # 2021-092, is attached for your review.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the purchase of the soft start panel and disconnects be approved by the City Commission.
Thank you.
Thank you.