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Meeting Date:	04/25/2016
Wastewater Lift Station Auto Dialers
Submitted for:	Adrian Montemayor	Submitted By:	Adrian Montemayor
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Mission Control auto dialers from Square E Engineering of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $21,100 for regulatory compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (T.C.E.Q.) requirements in remote notification of inoperative conditions at the systems six Lift Stations. [Account #745-3004-8801-08 (Capital Outlay Wastewater)]

Issue: A current violation under T.C.E.Q. rules exist that require audible an visual alarms when equipment is failing or power is interrupted.

Solution: Installation of automatic cell phone technology dialers will not only audibly and visually identify a problem, but will also notify via cell, text, and email of the conditions and will continue until there is a response for its repair.

Result: Installation of the units, with training, will comply with this requirement as well as improve our response time to prevent overflow conditions.

Background:

Three bids were requested from vendors to provide the preferred system identified as Mission Controllers. This is a monthly service that provides the notification but also allows us to view conditions online of real time pump operation as well as provide us with vital operational and maintenance statistics. This cost will include three years of service for the units and does meet with the Capital Improvement Plan List.

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	745-3004-8801-08
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	0
Financial Impact:
Capital Outlay Funding: 745-3004-8801-08

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