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DATE: November 7, 2012 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: REPORT OF EMERGENCY REPAIR TO AIRPORT ESCALATOR
PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 7.040.040 (3)
EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: AIRPORT
SUMMARY
Pursuant to section 7.040.040 (3) of the Municipal Code, the City Manager exercised
his authority to approve the emergency repair of one escalator at the Palm Springs
International Airport Bono Concourse in the amount of $43,900.00 by Kone Elevator
and Escalators. Section 7.040.040 (3) requires that a written report of the
circumstances for emergency purchases in excess of $25,000 be provided to the
Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting after the emergency procurement is
made.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Ratify the emergency repairs in the amount of $43,900.00 to Kone Elevator and
Escalators.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Palm Springs International Airport has two out door escalators that provide for the safe
and efficient movement of passengers up to and down from the Bono Concourse. Both
of the escalators are original equipment installed during the construction of the facility in
the late 1990's and require continuous maintenance and repair conducted by a
professional service company.
The down escalator servicing the Bono concourse began vibrating and maintenance
staff immediately contacted the service vendor to evaluate. Upon the professional
evaluation and inspection, it was determined that components of the 52 metal steps
were failing. It was determined by staff, in consultation with the manufacturer, that the r�
ITEM NO.
City Council Staff Report
November 7, 2012 Page 2
Report of Emergency Repair to Airport Escalator
most effective repair was complete replacement of the failing custom stairs. This
solution was also the most time efficient, with one day for removal and two days for
installation. Delaying repairs would have resulted in a two week closure for the
escalator used by all arriving passengers on the Bono Concourse.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this emergency repair were available and encumbered from account No. 415-
6200-43200.
Thomas Nolan,
Executive Director, Airport
David H. Ready, City ager
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