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Council authorizes purchase of additional AMI electric meters totaling $782,351.90
Summary
Council approved a $782,351.90 purchase to continue deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); utility staff reported roughly 4,000 meters have been installed (about 25% of the system) and expect another 4,000 meters in 4–6 months.
Utility General Manager Jeff Shanahan told the council that the city began deploying AMI meters in November and has installed roughly 4,000 units so far, representing about 25% of the system’s 16,000 meters. Shanahan asked the council to authorize purchase of additional electric meters for $782,351.90 to continue the buildout.
"We're planning on...we'll get about another 4,000 put in 4 to 6 months," Shanahan said, adding the AMI network increases safety, allows remote disconnects and improves service turnaround times. Council approved the resolution to sign the quote and issue a purchase order; staff said they will return in six months to request the final phase purchase.
