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Commission approves purchase of 'Muffin Monster' wastewater grinder for detention center
Summary
The San Luis Regional Detention and Support Center Commission approved buying a wastewater grinder (branded "Muffin Monster") to protect the facility's wastewater system, using funds from the bond operating reserve repair contingency account; the device will cost up to $20,111.72 and a purchase order is pending.
The San Luis Regional Detention and Support Center Commission approved the purchase of a wastewater grinder, commonly called a "Muffin Monster," to protect the detention center's wastewater system, using funds from the bond operating reserve repair contingency account.
General Counsel Kaye McQuil told commissioners the grinder "pre-grinds solids coming out of the detention center to protect the wastewater system" and said the device is needed because the detention center’s kitchen and detainees produce heavier solids than typical municipal wastewater flows. McQuil said the cost is $20,111.72 and that a purchase order is pending.
The item was presented as a capital expense under the commission's bond indenture and staff said there is only one manufacturer for the specified grinder. McQuil said the city previously paid for maintenance but that this piece of equipment addresses the detention center’s particular needs.
Vice President Joe Harper moved to approve the purchase in an amount not to exceed $20,111.72 from the bond operating reserve repair contingency account; a second was recorded and the motion carried. The board recorded the motion as approved and vocal ayes were recorded; the meeting transcript shows no nays.
The commission did not specify an installation timeline or vendor delivery date during the meeting; staff indicated a purchase order is pending.
