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ITEM: |
CONSENT CALENDAR |
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12. |
RATIFY EMERGENCY
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS APPROVED BY GENERAL MANAGER FOR SCHULTE IRRIGATION WELL
REPAIR |
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Meeting Date: |
June 12, 2012 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt, |
Program/ |
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General Manager |
Line Item No.: |
2-1-1 B |
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Prepared By: |
Thomas Christensen |
Cost Estimate: |
$7,200 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this
item on June 4, 2012 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance:
N/A |
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SUMMARY: In
May 2012, the Schulte Irrigation Well pump failed most likely due to the
corrosion of the column which is the pipe that delivers water from of the pump
in the well. A well failure like this requires the entire column and pump to be
pulled and verification that the casing is not damaged. The estimated cost for
the repair is $7,200. Resolution No. 2002-08, allows the General
Manager to approve contracts for up to $20,000 in an emergency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff
recommends Board ratification of the expenditure of budgeted funds in the
amount of up to $7,200 to Carmel Valley Pump and Backflow Service. The Administrative Committee considered this
matter at their June 4, 2012 meeting and voted 2 to 0 to recommend ratification.
BACKGROUND: In 1995, the District entered into an agreement with
Gunnar and Eleonore Reimers (APN 169-171-30)
to construct and maintain a well on their property to irrigate the Schulte
Restoration Project.
Michael
Anderson, of Carmel Valley Pump and Backflow Service, stated that the cause of
the Schulte Irrigation Well pump failure is probably due to water that is
corrosive (Monterey Bay Analytical determined the water corrosivity to be
-0.67, indicating a corrosive environment).
To avoid the same problem in the future, Michael Anderson has
recommended installing a three inch PVC pipe that the pump would hang on and a
new pump. The estimated cost of the new
equipment, with associated labor, is up to $7,200 as shown in Carmel Valley
Pump and Backflow Service’s quote. The expected life of the new equipment is a
minimum of 10 years.
EXHIBIT
12-A Carmel Valley Pump and Backflow Service
Proposal for Schulte Irrigation Well Repair
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