Council OKs $39,323 emergency purchase to replace failed well pump
Council approved an emergency purchase of a well pump and motor from Peerless Midwest for $39,323.57 after Well No. 6 failed; staff said one vendor could not respond for two months and immediate replacement was necessary for water operations.
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Water operations supervisor Powell told the council that Well No. 6 failed when the motor would not turn on after routine rotation. Hopkins Electric troubleshooting found a burned motor and Powell recommended replacing the pump and motor rather than risk repeated short‑term repairs.
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