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. �OF,pEc9� <br /> - c <br /> v �o <br /> �:�:� <br /> '/[LINO�`'� <br /> May 25, 2000 <br /> PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 2000 - 36 <br /> MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council I <br /> FROM: Steve Garma , ity Manager � <br /> Bruce McNab , P. E., Director of Public Works <br /> John A. Smit , Water Production Manager <br /> SUBJECT: DeWitt Wellfield Repairs <br /> As City Council is aware, the DeWitt County Wellfield was used for 84 days this past winter <br /> to supplement Lake Decatur due to drought conditions. During the use of the wellfield, two of <br /> the eight well units developed mechanical problems and were removed from service. <br /> Layne-Western Company, an experienced well drilling and repair firm, was called in to <br /> investigate the failure and give an estimate of the cost of repairs. The highest estimate for the <br /> repairs is $32,800. An exact cost will not be known until the pumps are removed from the wells, <br /> which involves heavy-duty equipment and experienced well-repair personnel. After the pumps <br /> are removed, City staff and Layne-Western personnel will inspect the pumps to determine <br /> possible reasons for the failure and the costs of repairs. The cost of the repairs minus a $5,000 <br /> deductible may be reimbursed by the City's boiler and machinery insurance company. <br /> Due to the predicted drought this summer and the critical nature of this equipment, staff is <br /> recommending that Council approve the attached resolution and allow staff to authorize the <br /> repairs to begin as soon as possible. Staff will be available at the Council meeting to answer any <br /> questions. <br /> attach. 2 , <br />