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CITY OF BUCKEYE
City Council Regular Meeting
Council ACTION REPORT

ACTION / MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council)

Council to take action on the purchase of water meters, equipment and accessories, utilizing City of Tempe's Contract (No. WUD-16-031-01) for new installation and on-going meter maintenance for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.

RELEVANT GOALS:
GOAL 4: Adequate, Well-Maintained and Well-Planned Public Infrastructure
GOAL 5: Responsive and Accountable Government and Effective Public Services

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 

Staff is requesting the approval to purchase water meters, equipment and accessories needed for new installation and on-going meter maintenance for FY 2018/2019 utilizing City of Tempe’s Contract # WUD-16-031-01 Expiration Date: 12/5/2025. Purchasing additional meters and related equipment will allow the Water Resources Department to perform meter maintenance and upgrades necessary related to the water metering and the current automated meter reading system. Not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for fiscal year 2018/2019.

BENEFITS:

Staff can 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. These service areas include the Historic Buckeye, Valencia, Sunora, Sundance, Hopeville, Tartesso and Festival Ranch respectively.

FUTURE ACTION: Council and staff; does this need to be communicated internally/externally?
None.

FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT: Must be completed before submission
 This request is a budgeted expense in this fiscal year, FY2018-2019.

CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
$1,000,000.00
BUDGETED

FISCAL YEAR:
FY2018-2019

FUND/DEPARTMENT:
40003351-520575