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Utility advisory commission backs Pentair rebuild for Hillsdale intake pump

Gardner City Utility Advisory Commission · March 6, 2026
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Summary

The Gardner City Utility Advisory Commission voted to recommend the city council approve a Pentair Cogep rebuild of a failed Hillsdale intake pump, choosing a $41,755 repair over an $88,594 replacement to bridge service until an intake redesign. The motion carried by voice vote.

The Gardner City Utility Advisory Commission voted March 5 to recommend that the City Council approve a contract with Pentair Cogep to rebuild a failed intake pump at the Hillsdale water treatment plant.

Staff presented the item, saying a tear-down showed bearing failure and that repairing the unit would cost $41,755 while a new pump and motor would cost $88,594. “The cost to repair that pump is $41,755,” said the staff member leading the…

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