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Council approves testing of breakers and relays at municipal power plant, cites insurance concern
Summary
The Thief River Falls City Council approved hiring Revolt Electrical Services to test breakers and relays at the municipal power plant, a recurring five‑year maintenance task estimated at about $15,892 to be paid from the power plant maintenance budget.
Councilwoman Michelle McCraw said Revolt Electrical Services should test the breakers and relays on the city’s hydroelectric and diesel-generator switchgear as part of scheduled five‑year maintenance.
McCraw said the testing, last completed in February 2019, verifies relays and breakers that connect the turbines and diesel generators to the grid. She indicated the work is routine maintenance and noted that failing to keep these tests current could affect insurance coverage in the event of a malfunction.
The council approved hiring Revolt Electrical Services for the work; the meeting packet lists an estimated cost of approximately $15,892 to be charged to the power plant maintenance budget. The motion to approve was made by Councilman Preme and seconded by Councilman Narud; the council approved the motion by voice vote.
No further specifications about the contract length, scope document, or start date were provided in the public presentation.
