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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 11/6/2024 <br /> CONSENT <br /> <br /> <br />TO: City Council <br />AGENDA ITEM: Water Meter Purchase <br />FROM: Adam Swanepoel, Assistant Public Works Director <br />REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: Public Works staff continues to supply water meters to new construction throughout <br />the city. As new construction continues to be strong and need to have supply on hand, staff is looking to <br />order of 384 residential meters, one hydrant meter and other meter supplies. <br /> <br />Accountability of all water is mandated by the DNR and a priority for the city as we continue to keep our <br />water loss below 10%. With the use of the new meters, correcting billing issues and working together <br />with the other city departments, we will continue to reduce lost revenue and water loss, minimizing the <br />possibility of fines levied to the city. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Based on the recommendation of Public Works, should the City Council <br />approve the purchase of 175 water meters and meter supplies? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: If approved by City Council, the new meters and supplies will be <br />used in new construction and to replace failing meters. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $90,000. (This expense is included in the 2024 Water Utility Budget) <br /> <br />OPTIONS: <br />• Approve purchase of a bulk meter order <br />• Deny purchase of bulk meter order. <br />• Table for further discussion. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />“Motion to recommend the purchase water meters and supplies.” <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• Core and Main – Meter pricing <br />• Ferguson – Meter and supply pricing