A special City Council meeting was held on Wednesday, August 5th, requesting action on Well #5:

REQUEST
This action would authorize emergency repairs to Well #5 and approve a contract to perform this emergency work.

DISCUSSION
Well #5 went out of service on Friday, July 24 as a result of broken bolts on the retainer for the shaft packing. This mechanism assists in the lubrication of the pump shaft and the well cannot operate without this mechanism in place.
Staff immediately contacted the well maintenance contractor (Layne Christiansen Company) and they began pulling Well #5 around July 27. As the contractor pulled out the column pipes they inspected the spider bearings, shaft, and column pipe for damage. They also ran a video camera down the hole to inspect the condition of the screens. This well has not been pulled for eleven years.
The report from the contractor indicates that there are several items needing to be replaced to repair the well and keep it operational. The proposed scope of work includes retaining the contractor to replace all worn out components, and where refurbishment time is too long on some items, replace these parts to expedite the repairs while keeping the un-refurbished parts in storage for future use.

FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to repair Well #5 is $50,000. The City has obtained quotes for the emergency repairs the lowest quote was submitted by Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $48,095.82. Funding for this work will come from the water fund account.
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RECOMMENDATION
1. Authorize the city manager to take all steps necessary to repair Well #5 with spending authority up to $60,000. APPROVED & UNANIMOUS.
ATTACHMENT
1. Well #5 Equipment Inspection Report
2. Well Pump Repair Cost
3. Resolution No. 15-3486
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