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Police Department Generator Project
History
The Police Department's existing 500kW diesel-powered backup generator was installed in 2006, and is capable of supplying the facility with sufficient energy to maintain normal operations during a power outage, including all critical hardwired systems such as HVAC, computers, and security systems. Although the generator has been maintained annually through a preventative maintenance program, it has reached the end of its twenty (20) year service life, and is scheduled for replacement in 2026.
The proposed 500kW, 3-Phase, 1,800-gallon diesel generator includes a five (5) year standard warranty and digital remote control panel. The generator will be located in the same position as the existing unit, and will be screened from view by the existing fence and housed within a sound-attenuating weatherproof enclosure. As a result, the new generator is expected to produce similar noise levels to the current unit during operation.
Additionally, the existing 1600A Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) associated with the backup generator has also exceeded its service life. The ATS has caused several maintenance issues over the past several years, including a temporary shutdown of the Police Department in August 2025. An ATS is an electrical switch that automatically transfers power from the primary source (utility power) to a secondary source (backup generator) when a power outage or interruption is detected. The new 7000 series transfer switch will be located inside the building's electrical room, adjacent to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that was installed in 2021.
These improvements will result in a more reliable, efficient, and safer backup electrical power system at the Police Department. The existing generator and transfer switch will be relocated to Public Works for auction once removed.
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