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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of irrigation control panels for the golf course from Professional Turf Products, L.P. in an amount not to exceed $85,891.20.
SUMMARY:
DATE: September 7, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joe Brown, Executive Director of Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Golf Course Irrigation Panel purchase
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
This project was funded during FY21. Before the project could start, the irrigation panels were struck by lightning on May 23, 2021. The one-time cost of the project is $85,891.20. After TML's assessment of the damage, it was determined that $42,671.00 would be covered by TML, requiring the City of Killeen to pay the remaining $43,220.20 to complete the project in its entirety. Irrigation control upgrade will replace antiquated equipment from 1991, which is used to water the course. This will include new controllers on the course and a new computer and program to run the irrigation remotely. The new system will allow for more efficient/tactical use of our irrigation system. Our current irrigation control system is thirty (30) years old.
United States Golf Association (USGA) Standard Recommendations are as follows:
Expected Life Cycle of Irrigation System Components*
Irrigation system
· 10 - 30 years
Irrigation control system
· 10 - 15 years
PVC pipe (under pressure)
· 10 - 30 years
Pump station
· 15 - 20 years
The golf course will see several benefits from updating these control panels:
1. Water savings: Stonetree will save 20-30% annually in water usage because of:
a. Runtimes to the second: If we pick up 10-15 gallons per station-over 1000 stations in one night by running exact times, we will have the opportunity to save money.
b. Irrigation by an amount: (in/hr) We can replenish the values accurately; weather station not required.
c. Remote Control: Apps are available to turn on heads to optimize the system.
2. Efficient for our...
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