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The City’s application to the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) in <br />2022, requesting $200,000 for a similar program, was unsuccessful. City staff is proposing a <br />scaled back Phase 1 implementation that would provide immediate monthly feedback to all <br />water utility customer while allowing for real time advancement as new meters are added to the <br />system. <br /> <br />The Phase 1 project would include installation of an antenna and base station for city-wide <br />continuous data collection, and acquisition of software for analytics and customer portal. <br />Approximately 1,000 customers (20%) already have the correct radio to begin use of the <br />system with immediate reads. Additionally, staff is proposing to start citywide monthly reads. <br />This would provide immediate opportunity for all water customers to access improved data. <br /> <br />The estimated cost of the Phase 1 program is $130,000. <br /> <br />The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) is currently accepting <br />applications for the ENRTF through March 31, 2023. Staff is proposing to submit a request <br />for $100,000 with a local match of $30,000 to fund the initial capital costs and rollout of the <br />program. Funding for the local match is included in the water utility operating fund. <br />Approximately $50,000 is budgeted for technology upgrades. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 23-29. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />1. Resolution No. 23-29