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Cedar City council debates buying meters now, bonding for chlorination and pipeline projects
Summary
Council members and staff debated whether to reallocate capital to buy automated meters and boosters to get 99% read coverage, or to hold funds for large bonds to pay for chlorination, pump stations and pipeline projects such as Martin's Flat and Conservancy District tie-ins.
Water staff told the council the city is pursuing both short- and long-term fixes to ensure system reliability and conservation. The presentation described a two-track approach: (1) immediate meter modernization and radio-read antenna boosters to provide near real-time reads and (2) larger canyon projects including chlorination and new pump/tank work that would likely require bonding.
Staff reported a vendor discount of about $150 per meter if the city purchases meters in bulk…
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