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Public Works Director McBee told the council staff detected a significant drop in production at Well 1 based on SCADA telemetry. The well’s deep turbine pump, last replaced in 2009, is producing substantially less than its rated capacity of 500 gallons per minute. Staff recommended removing the pump for inspection, cleaning the well casing, and repairing or replacing components as needed; that work requires a crane and specialized contractors.

Director McBee said staff contacted three qualified contractors; one submitted a written proposal (attached to the agenda), a second proposal was expected, and a third contractor reported scheduling conflicts. The city’s purchasing policy requires seeking at least three quotes for public‑works projects under $75,000 and requires council approval for unbudgeted expenses over $15,000. Because final costs depend on what is discovered after the pump is removed, staff requested authorization to proceed with an initial not‑to‑exceed amount of $50,000 and to return to the Public Works Committee in July with findings.

Councilmember Moore moved to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with a qualified contractor for the work; Councilmember Tracy seconded. Councilmember Hogan proposed amending the motion to name JKA Well Drilling and Pumps as the contractor, but the amendment failed. The original motion passed on a voice vote.

McBee told council that, even without Well 1, the city’s system has capacity and storage to maintain fire‑suppression capability; staff had reviewed fire flow and said existing reservoirs and supply can support required fire flow. The council did not appropriate additional funds at the meeting beyond the authorized $50,000 not‑to‑exceed amount; staff will report back to the Public Works Committee with inspection findings and recommended repairs or replacements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Orting City Council 6/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following SCADA alerts indicating reduced output from Well 1, the council authorized staff to proceed with diagnosis and repair work not to exceed $50,000 and directed staff to report findings to the Public Works Committee in July.","taxTitle","Orting City, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",52047,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6177391,"Orting council approves automated school‑zone camera contract with Nova Global",1143,3365000,4508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5338630-b4bed78315f90dd276939b557fb12aa4&start=3365&end=4508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5338630-b4bed78315f90dd276939b557fb12aa4/thumbnail_3365000.jpg","/articles/6177391/Orting-City/Pierce-County/Washington/Orting-council-approves-automated-schoolzone-camera-contract-with-Nova-Global","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177391-bec64d6ae2951dbe1a9309e0e97867e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192487&Signature=Mk0HtYdhY4cTtzEIwV2HEIyLaXln-vnAfXzxL5qNznk-Wyo1slSdJwwCrB-~HZTJf2sbal~22rzh6rJhF7j-OpqJt73XVRRiRtTRX0Rl9EOimZywMPlqgbi5kB1RjYh8Vcv3tNmYtgUDE8O6dW9Vb1MJ~lVd5TmJjJRutjI~2ic6onjHUi9w5Cn7y7y6e7Xi0a8iwUDSsCmxDNgmLhuIO5O1mkC7WmtQITSpl8tvx4qn~N91Sjh85dOPFzaZjR~Cz-a3sc3U4kTHnnjnTxfIkZNALhR8wE5Rn2UpPAiBRDs4B4P6WxNHwfTr0Um2RrOoWkpQkuLQVyHCuTiA9eSkKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orting City Council on June 18 voted to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Nova Global for automated traffic‑infraction detection and enforcement services to operate in school zones when the school‑zone beacons are flashing.

Councilmember Hogan moved to authorize the mayor to enter the contract and Councilmember Tracy seconded. The council amended the motion to add the words “for school zone enforcement cameras,” then approved the amended motion on a roll call vote with Councilmember Moore opposing and Deputy Mayor Koenig absent.

Public safety committee members and staff told the council the system would operate only when school‑zone beacons are active and that the vendor’s proposal and a traffic study supported enforcement in the school areas. Council discussion focused on limiting operations to school‑zone hours and on ensuring the municipal ordinance governing automated school‑zone enforcement governs times and procedures.

Jamie Iscaro, a crossing guard at White Hawk, told the council during public comment that the intersection at White Hawk and State Route 162 is “getting dangerous” and urged installation of ticket cameras to reduce frequent speeding.

Councilmembers debating the motion referenced a speed study included with the vendor’s proposal that recorded an outlier speed of 63 mph in a 20‑mph school zone during the study period; proponents said the study showed a need for automated enforcement. Some council members expressed concern about scope and timing, saying they preferred enforcement limited to periods when children are present. City legal staff noted a municipal code already limits such camera enforcement to school zones and that any changes to fines or enforcement hours would require separate ordinance action.

The council directed staff to finalize the contract and proceed; the council did not adopt new ordinance language at the meeting. Staff and the vendor will operate under the city’s existing municipal code for school‑zone camera enforcement and return to council if additional ordinance amendments are proposed.","On June 18, 2025 the Orting City Council voted to authorize the mayor to enter a contract with Nova Global to install automated traffic‑infraction detection systems that will operate in school zones when flashing beacons are active.","actionData","errors"]

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Orting council authorizes up to $50,000 for Well 1 investigation and repairs

Orting council approves automated school‑zone camera contract with Nova Global