Subject: Consent Agenda
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving a Payment to Badger Meter for the Purchase of Water Meters
Body
Department: Public Works
Presenter: Todd Fessenden, Director of Public Works
Fiscal Information:
Cost as Recommended: $826,000, $240,200
Balance Available: $826,000, $240,200 (w/supplemental appropriation)
Budget Line Item Number: 500-70-110-603000-100001,
500-70-110-603000-100002
New Appropriation Required: No
Staff Recommendation:
Recommendation
Approve Resolution approving purchases of water meters from Badger Meter
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Summary and Background Of Subject Matter:
The 2022 Capital Budget includes funds to purchase new and replacement water meters. At the January 26, 2016, Board of Trustees meeting, the Board directed staff to upgrade all water meters to the new Beacon smart meter system. This new technology allows water users to monitor their usage during the month and the new system also will automatically transmit data to the Town's billing system. This process is scheduled to convert all existing water meters over 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 includes information regarding the meters in various publications
o Door Hanger ...
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