WA0001-CS000307 MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
To:
From:
Date:
Ken M. Grifrm, P.E. Director of Engineering/Public Works
Glenn D. Hollowell, P.E., Asst. Dir. of Public Works
March 7, 2000 /~j/~
Available Funds in Account 02-03-17-3220 Water/Sewer Maintenance ~){,) ~ t~/
Dear Ken:
We had budgeted $99,500.00 in the above referenced account for painting the interior of the
old elevated storage tank. In order expedite the project, we opted to use a consultant to
write the specifications and bid the project. His consultant fees were an additional
$20,800.00. In addition, we are instolllng a motorized throttling valve that was originally to
be installed under the EST ~72 contract. It was eliminated under that contract for two
reasons. We could not afford to take EST #1 out of service during that time of the year. We
also knew we would have to take it out of service for the painting and felt this would be a
better opportunity to install the valve. The valve costs an additional $7,500.00. The
consultant recommended that the contractor use a dehumidifieation system while painting
the tank. The dehumidification system will allow the tank to be painted in 4 or 5 weeks
instead of 10 to 12 weeks. As you know, EST #I has to be in operation in order to complete
the other projects at the pump station. The dehumidification system costs an additional
$18,850.00. The total cost for painting the tower, including consultant fees, is $146,500.32.
These non-budgeted additional costs total $47,150.00. The operation and maintenance
funds in this account totaled $76,900.00. This amount is not large enough to absorb the
additional costs. The non-budgeted amount needs to be reimbursed into the account for
operation and maintenance activities through the end of this fiscal year.
If you have any questions or need any clarifieatious on this matter, do not hesitate to call me
at e,,t. 3551.
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CITY OF COPPELL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT