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Talent plans AMI roll‑out and readies for likely wholesale water cost increases
Summary
The committee reviewed the water fund budget, including rollout costs for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), consultant and software fees, and a recommendation to run a rate study because Metro Water Commission wholesale charges could rise roughly 15% next year; staff also discussed tools AMI will provide for leak detection and billing.
City finance and public‑works staff told the budget committee the draft water fund budget includes costs for the city's advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) project and consultant work expected to support a rate study, and staff said they will ask the committee to consider higher wholesale charges when finalizing the proposal.
Finance Director Tessa DeLine said the AMI program will add annual software and service fees and that the draft…
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