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City details AMI meter transition, cites $18,000 annual interface cost
Summary
City staff said the water/sewer fund (an enterprise fund) will save money on meter replacements because of a full AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) overhaul but expects an annual $18,000 interface/maintenance charge for the new cellular-enabled meters.
City staff explained that the water/sewer department operates as an enterprise fund separate from the general fund and that the planned AMI meter system will allow the city to defer routine meter replacements, generating savings. Staff described the AMI rollout as a "total rehaul" that reduces repeat meter-replacement expenses.
Officials also noted an ongoing maintenance/interface charge tied to the AMI cellular points that staff estimated at about $18,000 per year. In response to council questions, staff said the vendor owns the underlying software and historically has applied modest annual increases ("1 to 3%"), which staff said reduces the risk of sudden large price jumps. Detailed contract terms and longer-term projections will be reviewed in the budget workshop and vendor discussions.
