File #: 23-5605    Version: 1 Name: A Resolution Approving a Twelve-Month Agreement with IN-Pipe Technology in an Amount Not to Exceed $276,000 for the Microbial Dosing Units for the Reduction of Surcharge Fees Associated with Wastewater Collection System.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/14/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/25/2023 Final action: 9/25/2023
Title: Resolution - A Resolution Approving a Twelve-Month Service Agreement with IN-Pipe Technology to Install, Maintain Equipment, and Treat Wastewater Through Microbial Dosing in the Wastewater Collection System for an Amount not to Exceed $276,000 (Utility Fund)
Sponsors: Alex Whiteway
Attachments: 1. Resolution

Title

Resolution - A Resolution Approving a Twelve-Month Service Agreement with IN-Pipe Technology to Install, Maintain Equipment, and Treat Wastewater Through Microbial Dosing in the Wastewater Collection System for an Amount not to Exceed $276,000 (Utility Fund)

 

Requested Action

Consider the attached resolution authorizing a Twelve-Month Service Agreement with IN-Pipe Technology to Install, Maintain Equipment, and Treat Wastewater Through Microbial Dosing in the Wastewater Collection System in an Amount not to Exceed $276,000.

 

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval.

 

Description/History

The city contracts with Trinity River Authority (TRA) to receive all of it’s wastewater.In addition to the contracted rate the city is responsible to pay surcharge penalties. These surcharge penalties happen when the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) are greater than 250 mg/l each. 

 

Justification

IN-Pipe Technology has a microbiological treatment to improve wastewater collections system operations. This technology will reduce the amount of BOD and TSS we have in the wastewater collection system.

 

Funding Source

Utility Fund FY-2024 Operating Budget

 

Prepared By

Alex Whiteway, Assistant Director, Water Utilities

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