Fort Lauderdale Commission approve major purchases
From David Volz
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved several large expenditures during a recent meeting.
The City Commission approved a motion agreeing to purchase permanent standby generators to provide back-up power at the George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant in the event of an electrical power outage. The City is purchasing the four generators in the amount of approximately $7.7 million to improve efficiency and productivity.
The City Commission approved the purchase of liquid oxygen for use at the George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant uses high-purity oxygen to treat incoming wastewater to the proper level dictated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The reserve oxygen is needed to maintain treatment services in the case of a shutdown at the plant caused by an emergency, planned maintenance, or equipment replacement. The initial two-year term of the purchase is in the amount of $697,200, with an option for two one-year renewals.
The City Commission approved the purchase of liquid oxygen for use at the George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant uses high-purity oxygen to treat incoming wastewater to the proper level dictated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The reserve oxygen is needed to maintain treatment services in the case of a shutdown at the plant caused by an emergency, planned maintenance, or equipment replacement. The initial two-year term of the purchase is in the amount of $697,200, with an option for two one-year renewals.
Commissioner Pam Beasley-Pittman, who represents District 3, was designated as Vice-Mayor by the City Commission. The first Black female Commissioner elected to serve on the Commission is now also the first to be designated Vice-Mayor. The one-year term began upon announcement of the designation on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
