SUBJECT: Beacon Meter Update
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER/PREPARER: Russell Pennington, Deputy Public Works Director
Jody Lambert, Operations and Maintenance Manager
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: N/A
Balance Available: N/A
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New Appropriation Required: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
At the January 26, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board directed Staff to proceed with the upgrade all water meters to the new Beacon smart meter system. This new technology would allow our water users to monitor their usage during the month and the new system also will automatically be transmitting data to the Town's billing system. This process will convert all existing water meters over the next 10 years and allow for the smart meters to be installed in all new construction. Some of the benefits of the smart meters include:
* Online and Smart Phone access to your water consumption information to improve your understanding of water usage patterns and billing
* Set alerts to email and/or text you when a potential leak is detected
* See the results of your conservation efforts within 24 hours
* Monitor your usage through the month to better budget what your bill will be
The following is an update on all the components to make this program successful:
Project Progress/Schedule (dates subject to change)
* Utility Billing Upgrade - Upgrades to the Utility Billing System to receive the usage reads automatically each month (complete)
* Public Notification
o Media Release - Staff is developing a media release to inform all residents of the project and
o Door Hanger - Staff will develop a door hanger that will be given to all residents and new construction after a smart meter is installed. This door hanger will explain the new meter system and how to access the data should they choose to.
o Website Page - Staff is developing a page on ...
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