Date post: | 15-Aug-2015 |
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Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Analyzer
• Tests water samples for trace metals
• 13,000 analyses annually
• Critical to Strategic Initiatives/Regional Priorities
• Needs to be replaced
ICP Cost, Process & Quality Efficiencies
• Need to replace
– Current equipment is 12 years old
– Average life expectancy is 7 to 9 years
– Current Value of ICP = $10,000
– Estimated Repair Costs = $5,000 to $6,500
• Purchase is the more cost effective option
– Replacement cost is approximately $111,737 excluding trade
– Annual outsource cost = $30,000 * 7 = $210,000 (PV = $176,000)
ICP Cost, Process & Quality Efficiencies
• District Lab Goal = Analysis & QA/QC checks completed <14 days
• Same-day turnaround of results for time sensitive requests (Regulation, FARMS back-plugging, Geohydrolgic testing)
• Customized analysis specific to District projects
• Streamlined “hands-off” QA/QC & data management
Recommendation
Authorization of a FY2015 budget transfer of $111,737 from Recurring Operating Expenses to be used for the procurement of the replacement Inductively Coupled Plasma Analyzer needed within the Data Collection Bureau’s Chemistry Laboratory.
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2012 highest education level attained (population age 25+) for Brooksville and
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Why Principal Office in Tampa?
• Most centrally located site– Better access for public and the Governing
Board
• Site for Governing Board meetings• Consolidations already occurred– No plans to move additional staff
• Fastest growing area• Largest educated labor pool• No reduction in level or quality of services
Recommendation
• Designate Tampa as the principal office for the Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Total Square Footage at All Service Offices295,673 Square Feet