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NOV 2 8 1978
Santa Monica, California November 16, 1978
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To: Mayor and City Council �:� < , �� "2'�
From: City Staff
Subject: Report of Emergency Purchase - Elevator Repairs
Introduction
This report concerns emergency elevator repair service in the total amount
of $4,674.88, performed by Otis Elevator Company. This purchase was charged
to Job Order Account Number 11800 -000, Annual Maintenance of Parking Structures.
This report is submitted in accordance with Section 2509, Santa Monica
Municipal Code.
Background
On August 3, 1978, it was discovered that the machinery well of one of the
elevators in Parking Structure Number 2 was flooded with water. This caused
the elevator motor to stop functioning. The flooding was caused by a
fractured shock absorber in the water supply system. This is the first known
failure of this type in the parking structures.
Since this elevator is in almost constant use by the public, Otis Elevator
Company was called in immediately to perform repairs. Otis Elevator Company
is on an annual contract with the City for elevator maintenance. The required
repairs included removal and replacement of the main motor and switchgear
components that had been submerged in water.
To prevent a recurrence of this costly malfunction, the Department of General
Services plans to install sump pumps in each elevator well. The motor
switches for these pumps would be actuated by rising water. 6 Iq
NOV 2 8 1978
To: Mayor and City Council -2-
Recommendation
November 16, 1978
It is recommended that the Council approve this emergency expenditure.
Prepared by: Stan Scholl
R. N. Aronoff
Reference:
Contract No. 3135
(CCS)