Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project; in an amount up to $1,184,500.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690441-100002, Contract No. 2192.
This project will provide needed improvements at the Alum Creek Pump Station. Work consists of installing sluice gates, stems, guides and operators, gate actuator support brackets; oil circulation system upgrades for pumps; pump seal water upgrades; repairing portions of existing exterior concrete “L” beam; repairing portions of concrete outfall structure; various building repairs such as caulking, tuck point, crack repair, and painting; miscellaneous electrical work; microsurfacing and pavement replacement around the facility driveway and approach drive; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the drawings and technical specifications.
The project is located outside the Columbus Planning Areas.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The Alum Creek Pump Station is an integral part of the water supply for the Hap Cremean Water Plant. When the water elevations of the Hoover Reservoir are low and the precipitation forecast is less than desired, the Alum Creek Pump Station is utilized to pump water from the Alum Creek Reservoir to the Hoover Reservoir which supplies water for the Hap Cremean Water Plant. This project will provide needed improvements to the Alum Creek Pump Station in order to ensure an adequate and safe supply of drinking water to the Columbus service area which is essential to economic growth and development. One example of a needed improvement is the repair of an existing "L" beam. This repair is needed because it carries the weight of the building's limestone façade. There ...
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