City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Jose Jasso, Assistant City Manager
Prepared by:
Erma Patrick, Management Analyst
Date:
June 16, 2026
Subject:
Approving a Budget Appropriation of $1,272,700 in the Measure Q Fund (Fund 105) to Public Works (PW) CIP 26004 Civic Center Back-up Power Awarding a contract to TJ Gardener Company for the Emergency Replacement of the City Hall Emergency Generator
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution approving a budget appropriation of $1,272,700 in the Measure Q Fund (Fund 105) to PW CIP 26004 Civic Center Back-up Power; awarding a contract to TJ Gardener Company for the Emergency Replacement of the City Hall Emergency Generator in the amount of $1,272,700; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to complete and execute associated documents and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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Background:
The City Hall Emergency Generator serves as a critical component of the City's emergency preparedness and continuity of operations infrastructure. The generator provides backup power to essential City facilities and systems during utility power outages, ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical municipal services.
The existing generator has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer considered reliable for emergency operations. Recent evaluations have identified significant concerns regarding the generator's operational dependability and ability to support critical functions during extended power outages.
The loss of generator functionality presents a substantial operational risk to the City. During utility outages, the City becomes vulnerable to disruptions in emergency communications and municipal operations. Most notably, the City risks losing critical communication systems supporting Police and Fire operations, while City Hall loses the ability to maintain full operational control and continuity of essential governmental ...
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