City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 19, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-23 Trash Pump Purchase for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of a Trailer Mounted Trash Pump for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $95,000.
BACKGROUND
A trash pump is used to move water between the three disposal ponds at the wastewater treatment plant.
This is done to fill and empty disposal ponds to maximize the percolation of treated wastewater and maintenance of the ponds.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The existing pump is 25 years old and no longer able to pump the amount of wastewater needed. It also has a small gas tank which allows it to run for only six hours, which limits it functionally. Since last November the City has rented a pump from Rain for Rent at a monthly cost of $5,000.
AGENDA
ITEM
19 Staff obtained the following three quotes for a new pump.:
Name Price Lead Time
PAC Machine Company $95,000 6 weeks
Muniquip (Grundfos) $110,000 18 weeks
Muniquip (Gorman Rupp) $114,400 18 weeks
The pump from PAC Machine Company is the preferred pump for the following reasons:
• Lowest cost
• It’s easier to obtain parts for and get serviced
• Shorter lead time that will reduce the need to rent a pump Therefore, staff recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a trailer-mounted pump from PAC Machine Company, in the amount of $95,000.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This purchase will improve safety and efficiency and allow reliable service to the community by keeping the Wastewater Treatment Plant operational.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Staff received many different bids to make an economical purchase to provide increased reliability and excellence in service.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____ No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
Direct staff to not purchase this pump and continue to rent a pump from Rain for Rent.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funding for this purchase will come from the Sewer Enterprise Fund (GL310-0000-57030) and sufficient funds are available.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of a Trailer Mounted Trash Pump for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $95,000.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2025-23