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Council urged to authorize Eaton diagnostic after Well 4 electrical failure; $5,158 quote cited
Summary
Staff said Eaton provided a diagnostic scope to troubleshoot VFD and wiring issues at Well 4 and quoted approximately $5,158 for the troubleshooting visit; staff recommended authorizing the mayor to accept whichever qualified vendor can respond fastest.
Staff and consultants told the council that, after a motor replacement at Well 4, additional wiring faults and a popped capacitor suggested the problem may be broader than a single motor. A vendor diagnostic from Eaton was presented as an option to identify the root cause before further replacement work.
A staff speaker summarized the Eaton proposal and its timeline: "They provided it to the mayor and staff... They told us it'd be 2 or 3 weeks," and said the quote for the diagnostic troubleshooting was about $5,158. Councilors were advised to authorize the mayor to approve the fastest qualified scope—Eaton or another vendor—so the city can schedule the diagnostic promptly and avoid repeated part replacements.
Councilors and staff emphasized that procuring diagnostics first can prevent repeated failures and wasted replacement costs. The council did not immediately vote; staff said they will return with formal authorization language and cost details so the mayor can act quickly if the council approves.
