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Consider a memorandum/resolution procuring services from Commercial Swim to repair damage to the Killeen Family Aquatic Center pump room equipment, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
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DATE: April 16,2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Repairing the Killeen Family Aquatic Center Pumps/strainers/VFDs due to freeze damage
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On January 19, 2024, Parks staff discovered significant damage to the pumps operating the water park features at the Family Aquatic Center (FAC) due to severe winter weather which burst pipes and flooded the pump room vault. In early March, a quote for preliminary piping repairs to damaged pipes for two thousand eight hundred dollars ($2800) was received. This repair was immediately completed and allowed the further assessment of internal damage to motors, filters and electronics, etc. The pump room and equipment were then re-assessed, and the damages were found to be significant. Quotes for these damages were provided with the lowest quote from Commercial Swim in an amount not to exceed two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and zero cents. ($250,000.00).
Repairs include replacement of all pumps, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) with disconnects, filters and baskets, and special fittings for pipes, new concrete pedestals for the new pumps, and all electrical and structural components to repair the damage in the pump room.
A claim was filed with TML insurance carrier and the adjuster reviewed the damage in early April. Staff expects to receive a determination on what will be covered by insurance in the coming weeks. Should the repairs not be fully or partially covered, staff has identified alternate funding through the Parks and Recreation salary savings and supplies accounts. In an effort to expedite the repairs and fully open the pool as soon as possible, staff is requesting Council approval of the expenditure so repairs c...
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