The Lynn Haven City Commission approved purchase of 500 radio transmitters to convert additional water meters to the city’s Census radio-read system.

Public Works staff said the transmitters attach to meter lenses and allow the billing department to read meters remotely and detect leaks. The purchase is a sole-source procurement from Core & Main, the city’s census supplier; staff also referenced a new touch reader priced at $583. The city reported about 6,000 meters have been upgraded out of roughly 10,500 total — “about 60 to 65% complete” — and staff expects to finish the install by the end of fiscal year 2027.

Why it matters: converting meters to radio read improves leak detection and billing efficiency, which affects revenue accuracy and customer service. The commission approved the purchase by roll call (Commissioners Ward, Purnell, Tender, Peebles and Mayor Aaron Nelson voted yes).

Ending: staff said they expect to bring an installation contract to the commission in October and to complete transmitter installation across the system by the end of FY27.