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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 9D_11/8/1990i VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WATER DEPARTMENT Post Office Box 3474 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0474 • (407) 575-6230 M E M O R A N D U M: TO: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager ✓ FROM: Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager DATE: October 31, 1990 SUBJECT: Removal Of 60,00OGallon Elevated Tank To follow up our conversation regarding this tank, I would like to provide a historical overview leading up to today. The elevated tank located at Old Wellfield No. 1 was part of the water system started by the Jupiter Water Company in 1954 to serve the Jupiter Inlet Colony. As the adjacent area began to develop, the water system was extended to serve the Village of Tequesta and the surrounding areas. In 1967 the Village purchased this water system and beginning in early 1975 the Village hired Gee & Jenson to develop a masterplan for the water distribution system. In their May, 1975, report it was pointed out that the 60,000 gallon storage tank at that time would provide less than 30 minutes of water supply and this tank was of little value to the system. By 1983 the tank had deteriorated to such a level that repairs were needed immediately. The Village made repairs and painted this structure in 1984 at a cost of $59,550. This included the installation of a cathodic protection system. In April of this year we conducted an appraisal of this tank relative to its condition and value to the water system today. Our conclusions were: o Because the water system has outgrown the capacity of this tank, its functional purpose is insignificant relative to flows and pressures. o The exterior polyurethane coating has faded and is chalking ex- tensively, far short of its life expectancy and new painting is required. Page 2 October 31, 1990 Removal Of 60,000 Gallon Elevated Tank o Turnbuckles under the main bowl have extensive rust and deterior- ation which may need sandblasting and/or replacement. We contacted three companies who provide the type of services we possibly would need for structures of this size. We looked at painting with minor repairs, dismantling and selling the tank. What I found was quite surprising. Due to EPA requirements and the proximity of building and automobiles, painting this dinosaur with proper containment would cost anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000. Dismantling costs range from $15,000 to $20,000. Of the companies contacted, Utility Service of Perry, GA, also expressed an interest in purchasing this tank from us. Which brings us to date. I have recently asked RMA Engineers to review the technical functions of this tank and their analysis concurs with our findings. I feel in the best interest of the Village we should remove and sell this tank to Utility Service of Perry, GA. Skip Randolph has prepared a Bill of Sale which has been reviewed and accepted by Mr. Frank Shelton of Utility Service. Mr. Shelton would pay the Village $2,500, dismantle the tank and remove it from the Village (a copy of this Bill of Sale is attached). We would, however, extend the time of performance to six months from date of execution of the Bill of Sale. I would appreciate it if you would place this on the Council Agenda of November 8, 1990, for their authorization to execute. I strongly feel opportunity is knocking on our door and we should immediately take full advantage to save a significant sum of money. TCH:gk Attachment 1711 IV eRFMrm p.o. box 1354 perry, georgia 31069 (912) 987-0303 October 15, 1990 Mr. Thomas G. Bradford Village of Tequesta Water Department P 0 Box 3474 Tequesta, FL 33469 RE: 60,000 GALLON ELETJATED TANK Dear Mr. Bradford: The enclosed agreement is acceptable to us. Mr. Shelton has executed the document and his signature has been notarized. Please send us an executed copy of the agreement when the owner signs it. Thank you, FRANK SHELTON, INC. T/;.P+at LITY SERVICE no'lo Mr Nolen Secretary Enclosures • Complete maintenance service on steel water tanks — sandblasting, coatings, liners, recommendations and specifications e Dismantling and moving tanks a Ladder Safety Equipment 0 New steel ground storage tanks for water and fuel BILL OF SALE KNOW ALL ME BY THESE PRESENTS, that the Village of Tequesta, a municipal corporation in the County of Palm Beach and State of Florida, party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($2,500.00), lawful money of the United States, to it paid by FRANK SHELTON, INC. T/A UTILITY SERVICE, party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold, transferred and delivered, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, transfer and deliver unto the said party of the second part, its executors, administrators and assigns, the following goods and chattels: One (1) 60,000 gallon elevated tank Party of the second part hereby agrees that said tank shall be disassembled and removed from its location within the Village of Tequesta no later than January 20, 1991. In the event the tank is not removed by that date, the $2,500.00 herein paid to the Village of Tequesta shall be forfeited to the Village by the party of the second part as liquidated damages to the Village for failure to remove the tank. Thereafter, party of the second part shall have no further claim to said tank and the tank will remain the property of the Village of Tequesta for it to use or dispose of as it sees fit. Party of the second part shall save and hold harmless the Village of Tequesta for any claims for personal or property damage resulting from the negligence of the party of the second part in the dismantling and removal of the tank. Party of the second part shall have in place at the time of dismantling and removal a policy of insurance satisfactory to the Village which would cover any claims made for personal and/or property damage resulting from removal of the tank. To have and to hold the same unto the said party of the second part, its executors, administrators and assigns forever. And the party of the first part does for it and its heirs, executors and administrators, covenant to and with the said party of the second part, its executors, administrators and assigns, that it is the lawful owner of the said goods and chattels; that they are free from all encumbrances; that it has good right to sell the same aforesaid, and that it will warrant and defend the sale of the said property, goods and chattels hereby made, unto the said party 1 0 of the second part, its executors, administrators and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be executed this day of October, 1990. Signed, sealed and delivered VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA in the presence of: By Its FRANK SHELTON, INC. T/A UTILITY SERVICE By Its f�i2Gd t� STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day personally appeared before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, , to me well known to be the of the Village of Tequesta, and who acknowledged before me that he executed the same freely and voluntarily for the purpose therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal at Palm Beach County, Florida, this day of October, 1990. My commission expires: Notary Public STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HOUSTON I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day personally appeared before me, n officerduly authorized to administer oaths and take ac owledgements, to me well known to be the.z:�G c_ FRANK SBELT N, INC. T/A UTILITY SERVICE, and who acknowledged before me that he executed the same freely and voluntarily for the purpose therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal at Houston County, Georgia this ZQ- day of October, 1990. 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