8A, Lift Station Updates - Modifications

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the need for a SCADA system that is in the CIP in 2014. OmniSite uses cellular technology to provide a cell call, text message, and/or e-mail in the case of an alarm at the lift station. Unlike our current monitoring system, it will identify the exact cause of the alarm so the responding Public Works employee knows what to expect before getting there. It will also create a record for future reference. Similar to a SCADA system, any lift station with an OmniSite controller can have its operation monitored from any computer. The only difference between OmniSite and SCADA is you cannot make adjustments to the lift station operation remotely. The cost of installing an OmniSite at a lift station control panel is about $2,000-$3,000 as compared to a SCADA system that is closer to $12,000-$15,000 based on our 141ift stations. The upgrade of these four lift stations was included as add alternates in the bidding process for Lift Station # 13 reconstruction. However, after evaluating the bid results, staff determined that the costs were too high and there was a more cost-effective way to accomplish the upgrades. Staff then contacted Electric Pump Company, the local supplier of Flygt pumps and OmniSite, and asked them to review each of the lift stations and provide the City a quote to accomplish the upgrades. The detailed quote is attached and the cost for each lift station is as follows: Funding Ontions These proposed upgrades at the four lift stations are not programmed in the current CIP. Lift Station #7 needs to be repaired due to a lightning strike. The other three lift station upgrades could be financed using Sanitary Sewer Utility Funds not needed for other projects. First, there is $162,650 remaining from the proposed monies to reconstruct lift station #11 in 2011 that will not be needed for a few years. Second, there is a CIP item in 2012 for $150,000 for access work at LS #7 that is no longer needed as all of these improvements are part of the Presbyterian Homes project (a copy of the CIP sheet is attached). Finally, there is a CIP item in 2014 to install a SCADA system in the amount of $200,000 (a copy of the CIP sheet is attached). With the use of the OmniSite controller at the upgraded lift stations there is no longer a need for the SCADA system. Council Action Repuested The City Council is requested to discuss these proposed upgrades to the City's lift stations and authorize some, or all, of the upgrades to proceed based on the quote from Electric Pump Company. City Council Meeting P:�Admin\Council�Agendas & Packet Information�2012\01-30-12 Reg Mtg�Packet Information\130-12LiftStationUpdatel.doc Page 3 of 3