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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMORANDUM DATE: August 4,1998 TO: Brian Fritsinger FROM: Dwayne Stafford ~) SUBJECT: Emergency Generator Replacement Back~round The City of Arden Hills currently owns one emergency generator capable of powering any ofthe City's 14 sewer lift stations, in the event of a power outage. This unit is 21 years old, but seems to be in good condition and has worked well. Although typically used less than six times a year, it is one of the most important pieces of equipment the City owns, For example, the City's most active lift station at Hamline Avenue and Ingerson Road cannot be without power longer than Y, hour during peak periods before sewer backups start to occur at nearby homes. The remaining stations can go from 2 to 24 hours, depending on the area served. This year, on one occasion, all 14 lift stations were without power during one event, and eight were down on another. These situations necessitate moving the generator from station to station until power is restored. . New Generator In 1995, Public Works had identified the emergency generator for replacement in 1998 and had budgeted $35,000 for the replacement. Due to the age of the current generator, Public Works estimates its value to be less than $5,000. Under these conditions and the chance that Council may elect to install an emergency power receptacle on the new City Hall, the Public Works Department asks that Public Works be allowed to keep the old generator for additional backup and purchase a new generator. Recommendation The City of Arden Hills Public Works Director recommends Council's approval to advertise for bids for the purchase of one trailer-mounted 100kW Emergency Generator Set. The Director also recommends Council's approval to keep the 1976 vintage generator. . - -----.-.--