A request from the Lorain Water Purification Department for an emergency purchase order in the amount of $38,000.00 ($32,000.00 + $6,000.00 contingency) with Firelands Electric for the Plant Generator PLC replacement. If the power goes out the current generator will not turn on. The Millwrights would have to manually turn the generator on and operate the switchgear to switch from primary to auxiliary power in the event of a power outage. This creates a major safety risk to plant personnel and public health and safety if not resolved. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6300.1500 Purification Operations – Contractual Service.