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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 04/04/2023 <br /> CONSENT <br /> <br /> <br />TO: City Council <br />FROM: Adam Swanepoel, Assistant Public Works Director <br />AGENDA ITEM: Water Meter Purchase <br />REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: Public Works supplies meters for new construction and continues to updating old <br />water meters. As new construction continues to be strong, another order of meters and supplies is needed. <br />Ordering in bulk will take advantage of quantity discounts and save on an order of 127 meters, 130 radio <br />reads and an assortment of other needed meter supplies. <br /> <br />Accountability of all water is mandated by the DNR. With Public Work’s efforts and the use of the more <br />accurate meters, we have watched the water loss number drop nearly 49% over the past four years. <br />Purchasing meters in bulk will save $1,200. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Based on the recommendation of Public Works, should the City Council <br />approve the purchase of 124 water meters, 130 radio reads and meter supplies? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: If approved by City Council, the new meters, radio reads and <br />supplies will be used in new construction and to replace failing meters. New meters and radio read devices <br />purchased will remain compatible with the city’s current radio read system. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $75,000. (This expense is included in the 2023 Water Utility Budget) <br /> <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, radio reads and supplies to take advantage of <br />discount pricing.” <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br /> <br />• Core and Main – Meter pricing <br />