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Commission approves AMI change orders, extends water meter project after field issues leave 800 meters to finish

Deerfield Beach City Commission · March 4, 2026
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Summary

City staff told the commission that Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) installation has about 800 meters remaining and that field conditions and varied meter sizes require extra work. The commission approved change orders totaling approximately $498,744 (including contingency) and a six‑month schedule extension to finish the project.

The Deerfield Beach City Commission approved change orders and schedule adjustments for the city's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meter project, authorizing additional funds and a six‑month extension to complete remaining installations.

Project background and update: Staff reported that the original meter inventory in 2022 was 12,002 meters and that the current total has grown to 13,162 because of new buildings and varied account types. Eric Power, deputy manager and interim environmental services director, said about 800 meters still require…

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