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Action Item # 7 July 15, 2015 Amount for Recloser and the Annual Blanket Contract Consideration of an Increase in
Recloser and Control Blanket 2$140,000 to Cooper Power Systems On December 3, 2014 the Board approved a contract for •for compatibility with existing unitsSole source purchase of reclosers
and controls due to need •quickly reestablish power to customersBecause most faults are momentary in nature, reclosers •a faultthat can automatically close itself after it has opened
due to Recloser is a circuit breaker equipped with a mechanism •Background / History Contract Increase
New Information Contract IncreaseRecloser and Control Blanket 3 purchasing authorizationadditional demand for equipment than anticipated requires Higher –authorizationhas exhausted existing
contract District •locationsfield numerous Substation and and controls at Donner Lake reclosersDistrict is replacing •
Fiscal Impact Contract IncreaseRecloser and Control Blanket 4 Revised amount not to exceed $200,000•Requesting additional $60,000 funding•Sufficient funds exist in FY15 Electric General
Fund•
Recommendation Contract IncreaseRecloser and Control Blanket 5$200,000and controls with Cooper Power Systems from $140,000 to Authorize an increase to the annual amount for reclosers
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