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Sole Source: Automated Meter Infrastructure
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Authorize the sole source purchase of Badger water meters, encoders and endpoints to replace existing water meters at an expenditure of $1,628,896.83 to Badger Meter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Utilities SS-27-062) (Jeremy McCall/Robin Wilson)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This item supports the City Council’s strategic outcome of Safe and Prosperous by ensuring real-time customer engagements and notifications. The new system will send alerts about leaks, monitor water consumption, and remove the necessity for City staff to travel to collect data.
REPORT:
The Utilities Department standardized the use of water meters manufactured by Badger Meter, Inc. over 20 years ago. In 2006 the Utilities Department began implementing an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) metering system. The water meters and AMR endpoints are now reaching their end-of-life cycle. In response to the end-of-life water meters and AMR technology, beginning in 2023, the Utilities Department transitioned to an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) metering system.
The AMI system provides real-time readings of water use and allows customers to interface with their water account via a cellular phone application. Additionally, the system provides configurable alerts by email or text, which will alert customers to high water usage or ongoing leaks. This will allow the City to access meter usage data and generate a monthly water bill without having to utilize Meter Readers in the field.
The total cost of each replacement including the meter is $433.80 plus tax. The project is planned to be completed by the end of Fiscal Year 2030.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 1,628,896.83 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 2,000,000.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 1,628,896.83 |
Water Utility Enterprise Funds |
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Sufficient budget capacity is provided in the FY 2027 City Council approved budget to authorize this purchase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
None
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
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City Clerk’s Office |
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Document to be recorded |
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Document to be codified |
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
08/24/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
08/24/2026 |