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Staff outlines SCADA redundancy plan and remote-meter rollout; tap fees likely to increase
Summary
Officials described a proposed SCADA replacement with redundant radio and cellular systems, vehicle purchases and a shift to remote electronic meters (non-remote ~ $500; remote ~ $850). Staff flagged the need to revisit tap fees, last raised around 2000–2001.
Agency official described a proposed SCADA upgrade citing communication and remote-alerting deficiencies and suggested a combined cellular and redundant-radio solution to improve reliability. "The price there is based on a proposal I received to completely replace our SCADA with new and redundant radio systems," Agency official said.
Officials discussed remote electronic meters that allow offsite shutoff and reconnection. Staff reported the non-remote meters cost about $500 while remotes are about $850, a premium of roughly $300–$350 per unit. Participants noted the city would need to plan a system-wide replacement and said tap fees — last increased in 2000 or 2001, according to staff — will need review to cover costs of remote meter installation.
