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DPU063020WATERMETERS
Water Distribution
Mark A. Riley (x2839)
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $110,000 from the Water Improvement Fund, $275,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $710,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund for the purchase of water meters; waiving competitive procurement provisions of TMC Chapter 187; authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Sensus Meter Inc. for the purchase of water meters; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes expenditures for the purchase of water meters and water meter reading apparatus for the water distribution system. Johnson Control, Inc. was hired by the city to conduct an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Feasibility Study to determine whether it is beneficial and feasible for the city to implement an AMI system.
Funding for this project has been included in the 2020 Utilities Capital Improvement Program and the 2020 Operating budget. This work is necessary to maintain safe, reliable water service and to collect revenue from commercial accounts in the city of Toledo service area.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $1,095,000
- The expenditure budget line items: 6061-34000-4C05700STDSTD, 6063-34000-
4C05700STDSTD, 6073-34000-4C05700STDSTD
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)? yes
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)? existing
- What section of the City's Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no) yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no) yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no) yes
o Environment (yes/no) no
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the ...
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