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Valley Center approves $37,760 emergency repair at wastewater aeration basin
Summary
Council approved a $37,760 proposal from CAS Constructors to replace a failing south aerator shaft and bearings at the wastewater plant, citing urgency and on-site availability of crane equipment; staff said work will be funded from sewer reserves.
Valley Center council members authorized an emergency repair of the wastewater-treatment plant’s aeration basin, approving a $37,760 proposal from CAS Constructors to replace the south shaft, rotors and bearings.
Public-works staff described accelerated wear: the shaft had thinned in one location and the department had already lost one section of aerators. Staff warned that further failure could undermine dissolved-oxygen levels and compromise biological treatment. A CAS representative explained the company is on-site with crane equipment, which would reduce mobilization costs.
Council members debated whether to seek additional bids. Councilmember Amy said she preferred two or three estimates for purchases of this size; public-works staff and others said the timing and the presence of the crane justified moving forward to avoid system failure. Staff confirmed funding would come from sewer reserves.
The motion to accept the CAS proposal passed by voice vote; the transcript records that no roll-call tally was taken and that no further action was taken in executive session related to the matter.
Next steps: CAS will perform the repair to restore aerator function and maintain dissolved-oxygen levels required for the plant’s biological processes.
