Operations update: generator rebuilds, AMI rollout and ongoing distribution work
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Summary
Staff reported a near‑complete in‑frame generator rebuild, continued wire pulling on 1100 West and related streets while awaiting poles, and progress on AMI collector installations and grant reimbursements expected to cover roughly two‑thirds of costs.
Staff provided operations updates across several items.
Generator maintenance: Speaker 5 (Jared) described an in‑frame rebuild for one generator; deposits in cylinder liners damaged pistons so staff decided to install full cylinder packs (about $4,000 more than a partial repair) and roll main bearings. Jared said assembly should begin next week and that the engines are wearing faster because they cycle on and off rather than run continuously.
Distribution construction: Speaker 8 reported crews pulled wire between 2300 South and 3000 South and are waiting on specially made direct‑embedded poles for a jog at 1500 South. He said crews may pause work on 1100 and shift to 2800 West while waiting for pole delivery.
AMI and grant work: Staff said collector units for the AMI project are arriving and the team is awaiting a cellular modem to finalize installations. On grant funding, Speaker 7 said the state grant process allows month‑by‑month reimbursement, and staff expect the grant to cover roughly two‑thirds of eligible costs.
No formal action was taken on these updates; items were informational and will be tracked as part of regular operations and project schedules.