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City Council Regular Meeting
Council ACTION REPORT |
| | | | | | | | MEETING DATE: 4/17/2018 | AGENDA ITEM: *6E. Purchase of Water Meters | DATE PREPARED: 3/19/2018 | DISTRICT NO.:All | STAFF LIAISON: Mark Seamans, Interim Water Resources Director, (623) 349-6126, mseamans@buckeyeaz.gov | Chris Williams, Construction/Procurement, (623) 349-6225, cwilliams@buckeyeaz.gov | DEPARTMENT: Water Resources | AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Consent Item |
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| | | | | | | | ACTION / MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council)
Council to take action on the request to approve a budget increase in the additional amount of $750,000 and the ratification of purchases in the amounts of $65,735.20 and $263,815.23 (for a new total amount not to exceed $1,500,000) for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 to purchase water meters and software, and related maintenance and accessories, needed for the continued installation of new water meters and ongoing meter maintenance program, utilizing City of Tempe’s Contract (No. WUD – 16031-01). |
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RELEVANT GOALS:
GOAL 4: Adequate, Well-Maintained and Well-Planned Public Infrastructure
GOAL 1: Fiscal Wellness and Financial Flexibility and Accountability |
| | | | | | | | PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Approval of this request will increase the total Council approved amount for the new installation/meter replacement program from $750,000 to $1,500,000 and will allow the Water Resources Department the opportunity to continue with the implementation of the AMI meter reading system already in progress as well as additional permitting/software related maintenance.
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| | | | | | | | BENEFITS:
Improved efficiency and customer service as Staff will continue to complete meter maintenance, upgrades, and projects related to the accurate measurement of potable water delivered to the customers of the City of Buckeye water service areas.
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| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT: Must be completed before submission
The City Council approved $750,000 on August 15, 2017, for the specific purpose of meter replacement relating to the AMI conversion project. This request is in addition to that approval and will bring the total amount allocated to the AMI meter replacement to $1,500,000.000. The money is currently identified in the WRD approved operating budget for this Fiscal Year.
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| | | | | | | | CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED
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| | | | | | | | FUND/DEPARTMENT:
40003351-520575
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