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Council approves two-year contract with Astera for satellite leak detection, asks staff to add protections

Brandon City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Brandon City Council approved a two-year, $56,500 contract with Astera for satellite-based leak detection but directed staff to add an addendum addressing prorated payments when service is not provided and limits on indemnification and consequential damages.

The Brandon City Council authorized a two-year contract with Astera to provide satellite-based leak detection for the city's water and wastewater systems at a total reported cost of $56,500 spread over two years (staff cited about $33,000 the first year and roughly $22,000 the second year).

Council members raised questions about how often Astera would scan the area and…

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