File #: O-427-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 7/31/2023 In control: Public Utilities Department
On agenda: 8/15/2023 Final action: 8/15/2023
Title: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into five-year contract with Smart Energy Systems, Inc. dba Smart Energy Water (SEW) for the purpose of implementing of and subscription to a new utility customer portal; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $90,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund; authorizing annual subscription payments subject to appropriation; and declaring an emergency.
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DPU081523SEWCONTRACT
Utilities Administration
Cindy Geronimo (x2363)
Revised

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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into five-year contract with Smart Energy Systems, Inc. dba Smart Energy Water (SEW) for the purpose of implementing of and subscription to a new utility customer portal; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $90,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund; authorizing annual subscription payments subject to appropriation; and declaring an emergency.

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
In coordination with the city project consultant Deloitte Consulting LLP, SEW has been selected as the vendor to build the customer portal for the AMI network. This new portal will be a cloud-based platform that provides water utility customers with real time information that allows them to manage services, view and pay bills and monitor usage. It also opens up additional communication channels to ensure customers are continuously updated.

Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a five-year contract with SEW for the implementation of and subscription for a new utility customer portal, upon such terms and conditions shall be approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.

SECTION 2. That the appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $100,000 is authorized from the Water Replacement Fund, Account Code 6063-31000-4UC5323STDSTD and the appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $90,000 is authorized from the Sewer Replacement Fund, Account Code 6073-31000-4UC5323STDSTD, for the new utility customer portal.

SECTION 3. That, subject to appropriation, the annual expenditure of funds for the yearly subscription payment is authorized in an amount not to exceed $125,000 over the term of the contract.

SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue warrant or warra...

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