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Authority approves maintenance purchases, force‑main flushing upgrade; tables preventive and sump‑pump programs
Summary
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority approved a sampler pump purchase (contingent on warranty), a software upgrade to automate force‑main flushing, and several maintenance contracts while tabling a preventive maintenance service and a proposed sump‑pump disconnect program pending further study.
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority approved several operational purchases and programs aimed at improving system reliability, and tabled other items pending finer contract terms or additional stakeholder input.
Staff (Speaker 5) asked for board approval to replace a failing sampler/booster pump at the main lift station and quoted $3,781. The board approved the purchase contingent on confirmation of a warranty period.
The authority also approved a one‑time programming and HMI upgrade to automate flushing of a 30‑inch force main so the system can schedule flushes at chosen hours and volumes rather than relying on a weekly manual run. Staff said the automation would allow adjustments and reduce recurring costs; the motion to approve programming carried by voice vote.
A preventive maintenance proposal from RoadTorque was discussed at length; staff and board members raised warranty and timing concerns and ultimately tabled that item while seeking revised contract terms and clarification of warranty periods.
Separately, staff reported an awning at a lift station was torn off by storms; the board approved repair or replacement not to exceed $1,979. The authority also approved a Davie Resources contract to provide 2026 maintenance of stormwater‑managed sites.
On programmatic efforts, the board approved task order No. 12 to evaluate septic‑system elimination costs (packet references a maximum amount shown as $91,391.00) and discussed — but tabled — a proposed task order to analyze and design a voluntary sump‑pump disconnect/connection program (public education, detection methods and subsidy/incentive options). Board members requested further refinement of options and additional local input before moving forward.
