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Commission approves replacement purchase of RAS pump for wastewater plant

5336987 · June 2, 2025
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Summary

City commissioners approved purchase of a proprietary RAS (recycled activated sludge) pump to replace a 20-year-old unit at the wastewater plant; staff said lead time is 12–14 weeks and budgeting will reflect the replacement.

The City Commission approved purchase of a like-for-like recycled activated sludge (RAS) pump for the wastewater treatment plant, citing maintenance needs and the unit’s age.

Staff said the pump is a proprietary, like-for-like replacement with a 12–14 week lead time. The existing RAS pump is around 20 years old; the city maintains a small number of redundant pumps and rotates units for rebuilding when possible. Because of the price, the purchase required commission approval; staff said the cost will be included in the next budget cycle.

Commissioners asked about spare inventory and redundancies; staff said the plant has three pumps and practices rotating and rebuilding older units where possible. The commission approved the purchase by roll-call vote; Commissioners Bueller, Day, Hewitt, Rooks, Robertson, Spica and Terry voted aye.