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Workshop flags outdated SCADA, meter software and equipment shortfalls; leasing discussed
Summary
Council and staff reviewed SCADA reliability problems, meter/software expectations, and aging heavy equipment. Staff recommended keeping SCADA and meter budgets and exploring leasing or shared use for a replacement backhoe instead of immediate purchase.
At the Oct. 21 budget workshop, utilities staff described recurring reliability problems with the city’s SCADA system, transducer failures after storms, and spotty telemetry linked to cellular and radio reception. Michael said portions of the system are antiquated and that staff are exploring local contractor options and further assessment: “There’s some sort of discrepancy with the… cellular towers and radio waves,” he said, and asked…
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