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Approval of resolution regarding CoLinx Water Tank and Pump Station
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SUMMARY: The fire system tank and pump located beside Cox Avenue is the property of the City of Crossville. Please see the attached letter detailing this fact.
It is believed that the City has never performed any maintenance on this tank and pump and no expenditures, by the City, have been found. The tank and pump were built when the City only had a 6-inch waterline on Genesis Road. The City now has a 16-inch waterline which can supply the fire suppression flows of CoLinx without the tank.
CoLinx has informed the City by the attached email, that the tank is in need of repairs at an estimated cost of $145,000 to $165,000.
CoLinx has also informed the City that the pump and tank could be taken out of service if CoLinx upgraded a pump inside their building and added a generator at an estimated cost of $190,000. The existing tank and pump could then be demolished at an estimated cost of $35,000. We believe this $35,000 number could be lowered with City Crews removing the masonry, scrapping the pump, performing the excavation work and utilizing a contractor for the tank removal.
The Director of Engineering recommends that the City enter into an agreement to reimburse CoLinx for the expenditures for the pump upgrade and generator at a not to exceed cost of $190,000 with the agreement also including that the City would be responsible for the existing tank and pump demolition after CoLinx disconnected it from their fire system. It is recommended by the City Attorney that the transaction be handled through the Industrial Development Board.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve resolution