8.3 Repair Water WellsCITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION DATE TIME
12/08/2008 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO: 8 AGENDA:
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
ITEM
NO. 3
BY:
BY: Martha Tasker
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ITEM:
Authorize the repair of Water Well Nos. 8 and 13, Project No. 08-2737.
BACKGROUND:
Water Well No. 8 was drilled, designed and constr ucted by Layne-Western in 1940. The pump
assembly was removed and replaced in 1975. Since 1975, only minor repairs have been made to this
pump. With over 30 years of service since the last major rehabilitation, the pump will be removed and
a complete pump inspection will be performed at Layne-Western’s facility. A Down Hole Television
Survey will be performed to visually verify the integrity of the well casing, screen, and determine if any
damage is present within the well. This survey will also verify if well screen fouling is present. If well
screen fouling is present, a water sample from the well will be obtained, and an analysis will be
performed to determine a customized chemical treatment process to correct the fouling of the well
screen. To ensure reliable service from this well, the following repairs are anticipated:
Remove/Repair/Replace Pump $38,000
Down Hole Television Survey $ 1,750
Chemical Clean to Remove
Well Screen Fouling$15,000
(1)
Estimated Total Cost: $54,750
(1)
Estimated Total Cost will not be exceeded without prior approval from the City Commission. City
staff will review and approve Layne-Western’s recommendations prior to any work being
completed.
Water Well No. 13 was drilled, designed and constructed by Layne-Western in 1954. The original well
was abandoned and a new offset well was drilled in 1990. The pump assembly was removed and
repaired and the well was chemically cleaned in 2001. Currently, this well is experiencing a significant
loss of capacity, which is an indicator of well screen fouling. A Down Hole Television Survey was
completed in September of 2008 and the survey confirmed that significant well screen fouling was
present. A water sample was taken by City Staff and analyzed by Water Systems Engineering, Inc. to
determine a customized chemical treatment process to correct the well screen fouling. To ensure
reliable service from this well, the following rehabilitation is required:
Three Phase Chemical Treatment $13,420
Based on past experience on the existing fifteen water wells, an Estimated Total Cost of $54,750 is
anticipated at Water Well No. 8. A water sample was analyzed from Well No. 13 and a customized
chemical treatment process has been recommended, therefore the total cost of $13,420 is confirmed.
The Estimated Total Cost for Water Well Nos. 8 and 13 is $68,170.
CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION DATE TIME
12/08/2008 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO: 8 AGENDA:
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
ITEM
NO. 3
BY:
BY: Martha Tasker
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FISCAL NOTE:
A budget allocation of $88,856.31 remains for maintenance of wells in the 2008 Operating Budget
under line item 690-380-150-772.190.
CONFORMANCE WITH THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
Related Strategic Plan goals may include:
GOAL #3: The City will provide t he highest quality of services, c onsistent with governing body
direction, available resources and staff commitment to quality.
Action Item: The City Commission will maintain it s commitment to the municipal organization by
providing direction and resources that will allow them to meet established expectation.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Authorize the repair of Water Well Nos. 8 and 13 by Layne-Western, Wichita, Kansas in an amount
not to exceed of $68,170.