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Trustees get update on lift-station generator: transfer switch installed, generator delivery imminent and grant extension needed
Summary
Town staff reported the transfer switch for a lift-station generator has been installed, a 32-kilowatt generator (480-volt output) is expected, and the town needs to submit a grant extension by May 30 to remain eligible.
Town staff told trustees that installation work for a lift-station backup generator is underway: a transfer switch box has been installed adjacent to the lift station, trenching and wiring remain, and the generator vendor has scheduled delivery. Staff said the generator specified for the project is a 32-kilowatt unit providing 480 volts, and the setup will allow the lift station to operate during outages and could provide capacity to support other shelters or town services if needed.
"They have installed that box in the transfer switch. It's a box sitting right next to the lift station. When the generator comes in, they will go out there and trench... they'll run electrical," a staff member explained. Staff also reported that utility coordination is needed: the gas utility (OG&E referenced in discussion) must set a meter where the vendor can tie in gas service for the generator. Staff said securing a meter and utility connection has been more time-consuming than expected.
The board was told the generator model selected is on a newer line and required going up to a 32-kilowatt size because the installation needs a 480-volt supply. Staff said the larger model was necessary to provide the required voltages for town lift-station equipment.
Staff also noted a grant-related deadline: one of the grant funding items for the generator project has a deadline of May 30. "We do need to, the deadline for this 1 ends May 30. So we need to go ahead and submit extension, and that's due by tomorrow," a staff member said. Trustees and staff agreed to prepare and submit an extension request promptly so the grant funding remains available while final work (locates, trenching, gas hook-up and OG&E meter) is completed.
No formal procurement vote was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; the meeting excerpt records planning, coordination with vendors and utilities, and the need for follow-up to secure the utility meter and submit the grant extension.
