Approval of Additional Rental Costs for Wastewater Blower Equipment
June 15, 2026
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This action authorizes the expenditure of $153,744.65 in public funds to maintain essential wastewater treatment equipment for an additional 140 days.
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Visalia Wastewater Department
The department will continue to have access to the rented blower equipment for an additional 140 days.
Aerzen Rental Solutions
The company will receive $153,744.65 for the extended rental period.
Last recorded activity June 15, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Visalia City Council approved change order no. 3 for a blower rental.
- The total cost of the change order is $153,744.65.
- The rental extension covers five additional 28-day periods (totaling 140 days).
- The funding for this expense is sourced from a budget transfer within the Wastewater Fund.
- The item was processed as a consent item.
- The item was introduced on June 3, 2026.
Why It Matters
This action authorizes the expenditure of $153,744.65 in public funds to maintain essential wastewater treatment equipment for an additional 140 days.
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Repeated Change Orders
The document refers to 'change order no. 3', suggesting this rental has been extended multiple times previously.
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