HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-212JUNE 9, 2009 09 -212 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: DECLARE END TO EMERGENCY FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT REPAIRS
INITIATED BY: CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2009, the City Manager declared an emergency under
section 62.15(1 b) of the Wisconsin State Statutes and Section 12 -10 of the City of
Oshkosh Municipal Code to authorize the waiving of bids and emergency replacement of
influent pump #3 variable frequency drive for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the emergency repairs are now completed and there is no longer a
need for the emergency declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the Emergency declared on February 23, 2009 for the purpose of emergency
replacement of influent pump #3 variable frequency drive for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant is hereby ended.
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215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Lynn A. Lorenson, City Attorney
DATE: June 4, 2009
RE: Resolution to Declare End to Emergency for Waste Water Treatment
Plant Repairs
BACKGROUND
On February 23, 2009, City Manager Mark Rohloff, in accordance with Section 2 -20(c) of
the Municipal Code, signed an Emergency Declaration declaring an emergency for the
purpose of authorizing the replacement of influent pump #3 variable frequency drive for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Influent pump #3 and the variable frequency drive are_
critical components for managing wet weather flows. Should the pump and drive fail,
there was significant concern that the plant's facilities may be damaged and may
endanger the public's health, safety, and welfare.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the Declaration of Emergency, the replacement was completed and the new
unit is operational and there is no longer a need for the emergency declaration.
Therefore, it is necessary for the Council to declare an end to the emergency.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council pass the Resolution declaring an end to the
Emergency declared on February 23, 2009 for the purpose of repairs to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Facilities.
R ectfully Submit d,
orenson
City - ttorney
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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