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Public works briefs council on AMI metering options and possible CPI utility-rate increase
Summary
Public works presented a five-year AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) rollout cost estimate and summarized a staff-concept for an annual CPI-based water/sewer rate adjustment; no formal rate change was approved and staff will return with funding options and more detailed plans.
Public works staff presented a preliminary breakdown of a possible five-year AMI metering implementation that would prioritize electric infrastructure in early years and phase in gas and water work later. Staff noted about $200,000 in placeholder funds this fiscal year (approximately $150,000 electric, $50,000 gas) but said those dollars would not cover all one-time infrastructure gateway and router costs.
On rates, staff summarized a concept (discussed with HMG engineers) suggesting water and sewer rates might reasonably represent 1–1.5% of median household income for a typical usage profile; the presentation was informational and no formal vote was requested. Council members asked staff to return with funding options and to keep the AMI project on monthly agendas to track progress and potential grant opportunities.
