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Sarasota approves final step of automated meter rollout, authorizes network service contract

Sarasota City Commission · January 5, 2026
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Summary

The commission authorized a network-as-a-service agreement to complete the city's automated meter infrastructure (AMI) rollout, allowing remote reads, leak detection and customer alerts. Staff emphasized public outreach and that the upgrade will repurpose meter-reading staff toward maintenance.

The City Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 5 to approve a network-as-a-service agreement with Ferguson to complete the final step of the city’s automated meter infrastructure (AMI) rollout.

Utility Director Verne Hall said the proposal replaces legacy automated meter-reading hardware and completes a four-step…

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