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13.

Meeting Date:	12/22/2015
Approval to use funds 603-0101-8801
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Information

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify and approve the use of fund 603-0101-8801 for the completion of funding in the amount of $119,617.00 for the Ultraviolet Disinfection System in the amount of $390,008.00 to be installed to meet State Treatment Requirements; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: UV Disinfection was initially designed into the original plant. For unknown reasons, this system was never operated or maintained and fell into permanent disrepair. A new system is required to comply with the new Long Term 2 Enhanced Treatment Rule requiring additional treatment techniques for our Plant. This will require new reactors at a cost of $190,000.00, construction cost for the installation of $250,000.00 and a recommended $63,000.00 for three (3) year's annual maintenance and warranty.

Solution: Sole source acquisition of the Wedeco UV Reactors, hiring of contractor with experience in the field of UV installation.

Result: Compliance with the new Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enhanced treatment rule and prevent continuous Public Notice.

Background:

On October 26, 2015, Commissioner Court approved the authorization of Environmental Improvements, Inc., (E12) in the amount not to exceed $429,008.00 for the installation of the previously purchased UV Disinfection System. Due to emergencies regarding the Ammonia System, funds were allocated from the Utilities Account prior to encumbrance of funds for the UV Installation Project.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	0
Funding Source:	0
Balance:	0
Financial Impact:
Account #603-0101-8801