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Council approves emergency purchase of pump rotating assembly for Booger Swamp pump station

5719513 · August 22, 2025
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Summary

Council authorized an emergency purchase of a rotating assembly for pump No. 1 at Booger Swamp Pump Station at a cost presented as $27,612; the purchase was approved 5-0.

Cookeville City Council on Aug. 21 authorized an emergency purchase of a rotating assembly for pump No. 1 at the Booger Swamp Pump Station.

Mister Turner told the council a shaft broke on the pump and staff had ordered replacement parts with rushed fabrication and shipping; he recommended approval of the $27,612 purchase. Vice Mayor Eldridge moved to approve; Councilman Gilbert seconded. The council vote was 5-0 in favor.

The transcript does not record the vendor or warranty details for the parts, only the emergency nature of the repair and the dollar amount presented at the meeting.