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Council approves $17,870 VFD replacement for clarifier building
Summary
The Colstrip City Council approved replacing three variable frequency drives (VFDs) in the clarifier building at a cost of $17,870 after public works staff said two of the drives have failed and a third is at risk.
Colstrip City Council voted unanimously to replace three variable frequency drives (VFDs) in the clarifier building, approving the expense of $17,870.
Kyle, the city public works staff member who presented the item, said the recommendation follows two prior failures and the likelihood a third drive will fail if not replaced. "It is important because that's how we get the water back up to the lake," Kyle said, explaining the drives' role in moving treated water. Councilmember motioned to approve the replacement; the motion was seconded and passed on a recorded vote.
The council's decision directs staff to proceed with procurement and installation. The council and staff discussed availability and vendor recommendations (Ruston Electric was referenced as a source of recommendation in the discussion). The council did not amend the dollar amount and the motion was recorded as approved.
