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26 "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX RATE AND THE TAX LEVY, AND LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,` TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1978, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE SAID CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." was presented. Motion by Councilman Fisher, seconded by Councilman Burnett approving the ordinance. Motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Director of Public Works Ennis Ki 11 ingsworth 'gave the following report concerning malfunctions at the Water Treatment Plant on June 21, 1978. "On Tuesday, June 20, 1978, one of the two pumps in the new plant was taken out of service to replace worn bearings. Campbell Soup Co. was not in production due to their annual shut down for vacation, one pump being sufficient to serve city requirements. Pump repairs were not completed on June 20, and the pump was partially disassembled as the bonnett was not replaced. On Wednesday, June 21, at about 2:30 A.M., the operator, Johnny Wilson reported that there was a loud explosion and the power went off, stopping the motor. Head pressure from the city came back to the plant and when a surge valve failed to hold this pressure, water returned to the clear well and then to the disassembled pump, flooding both motors. Water was pumped out by city fire engine and removal of Motor No. 1 was started. Westinghouse Electric in Fort Worth was called and picked up Motor #1 Wednesday afternoon for drying out and testing. The Maxey plant was put in operation early Wednesday morning to provide 3.5 MGD. It was felt that this amount plus exist- ing storage of about 4.5 MG would provide enough water if water use was.restricted to essential needs. However, Thursday morning it was obvious that the city Would be out of water by late afternoon. The decision was Made to turn off the water at 11:30 A.M. in order to conserve enough for possible.fire requirements. Westinghouse reported at 1:00 P.M. that Motor #1 had been dried out, tested O.K. and would arrive in Paris at 4:00 P.M. Upon arrival, the motor was installed and aligned with the pump. At 7:00 P.M. the pump was started and pressure began to rebuild. By Friday A.P. storage was back to a safe level. Motor No. 2 had been picked up by Westinghouse Thursday A.M., returned after drying and testing Friday night. Motor was