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Commission approves AV purchase for new operations center and grants easement to We Energies
Summary
The commission approved a $155,098.67 purchase order to Forte for audio-visual equipment at the new operations center and approved a no-cost easement allowing We Energies to run replacement cabling across the Woodbridge Booster Station property.
The Waukesha Water Utility Commission voted March 19 to buy audio-visual equipment for its new operations center and to grant a no-cost easement to We Energies for cabling work at the Woodbridge Booster Station.
Courtney presented a Forte quote of $155,098.67 for monitors, cabling, microphones and speakers to capture, transmit and display meeting audio and video at the operations center. "The quote for the purchase and installation of all of this equipment is a $155,098.67," Courtney said, adding the purchase is within the broader project budget of about $177,000 and that Granicus software and smaller IT purchases will be separate buys. Commissioners asked about future upgrades and wiring; staff said microphones and speakers have a long life cycle and future IT upgrades will be coordinated with the city.
On the easement, Kelly described a standard, attorney-reviewed agreement to allow We Energies to replace cabling through a 12-foot easement at Woodbridge Booster Station at no cost to the utility; staff said there may be a minor interruption on the day of connection but that future operations would not be impacted. One commissioner abstained from the easement vote due to employment with a related company; the motion passed with the abstention recorded.
Both items were approved at the meeting. Staff said Granicus software and additional IT work will be coordinated separately with the City of Waukesha.
