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Cam- t E 05 UPDATE FOR WELL HOUSE #3 EXTERIOR By: John Nelson, Utilities Supervisor Background: At the September Public Works Committee meeting staff was asked to acquire quotes for the improvement of the unfinished exterior of the well house and removal of the 1000 gallon propane tank and to hook up natural gas to the site. Quotes for an exterior paint to cover the 1,584 sq. foot exterior ranged from $168 to $200, the labor could be handled internally. CenterPoint Energy quoted a price of $6,800 to run the needed 300' of natural gas line to the site. This price is good until October l'`, after that frost charges will be added. Quotes for security upgrades for this site have been received from two contractors that equal $2,200. This upgrade utilizes our existing SCADA system and will not need an additional monthly phone /security company charge. A quotation is being prepared for the conversion of our existing emergency generator to operate on natural gas. Recommendations: It was the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to follow staffs recommendation to paint the building's exterior utilizing public works staff, remove the propane system and add a natural gas supply, upgrade existing heaters and generator, and adding security measures to this site. The Public Works Committee further directed that this case be sent to City Council at the earliest opportunity to avoid extra "frost" charges associated with cold weather construction. Funding: These upgrades would be funded by the Water Utility Capitol Improvement Project #4 -WTR- 005. The costs are estimated as follows: Painting $ 200 Center Point -Gas $6,800 Security Upgrade $2,200 Generator & furnaces conversion Quotations being sought Council Action: Motion to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. CC: 09/28/10