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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETNG—JANUARY 30, 2012 5 Public Works Director Maurer further explained that 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 cost for each lift station is as follows: 1'. Lift Station#8 Upgrades $ 93,200 2. Lift Station#5 Upgrades $ 63,400 3. Lift Station#7 Upgrades $ 31,400 4. Lift Station#2 Upgrades $ 55,500 Total Cost of Upgrades $243,500 Public Works Director Maurer explained that 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#I I 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 Lift Station #7 that is no longer needed as all of these improvements are part of the Presbyterian Homes project. Finally, there is a CIP item in 2014 to install a SCADA system in the amount of $200,000. With the use of the OmniSite controller at the upgraded lift stations,there is no longer a need for the SCADA system. Mayor Grant commented that the City's lift stations are critical and that he is glad to see this project moving forward. He then asked when the work will be done if this is approved. Public Works Director Maurer stated he believes they will begin manufacturing the pumps in their factory and then work on the lift stations when warmer weather makes it safe to shut down the lift station during the repair. Councilmember Holden asked if Lift Station#11 is the only remaining lift station in the City that is 40 years old. Public Works Director Maurer stated that it is not; Lift Stations #1 and #12 are in the CIP for replacement in 2013. Councilmember Holden commented that since the bid was significantly cheaper than anticipated, and because it seems to be a very good bidding environment right now, she would like to see Lift Stations #1 and #12 also completed this year. She asked if the City will be getting any money from insurance (for the lift station damaged by lightening.) Public Works Director Maurer stated the City has an open claim with the insurance company. Councilmember Holden stated that she thinks the proposed improvements are a great idea. She asked if these improvements will result in more coverage for sewage back-ups. She also asked if the cost figures provided represent the entire cost.