Committee approves $266,000 for 2026 water meters to standardize village system
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Public Works authorized up to $266,000 to purchase 2026 water meters from Metron, with staff noting the historic half/half cost split between water and wastewater utilities and that the purchase is routine to maintain system consistency.
The Public Works and Highway Committee unanimously approved authorization for the water utility to purchase 2026 water meters from Metron for up to $266,000, staff said.
Staff explained the purchase is routine and intended to keep the same type of meter throughout the village; historically the cost is split between the water utility and the wastewater utility. A staff member said the total request represents the budgeted lines in the 2026 budget to fulfill planned meter replacements.
Committee discussion touched briefly on frequency of these requests and budget implications; staff said the authorization covers budgeted 2026 purchases only and that any overages that occur later in the year would be handled separately. The motion passed unanimously.
