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Rolla to replace unsupported Auto‑Read meters; council approves Flex‑Read and base‑station quote
Summary
With Auto‑Read losing vendor support, the council approved switching to Core & Main’s Flex‑Read system and authorized purchase of a Base Station System (one‑time $48,488.58; annual $6,675). Core & Main will cover a $10,000 setup fee if installed before Jan. 1, 2027.
Public Works Director Cliff Rush told the council that the Auto‑Read software used for reading water meters will lose vendor support and presented quotes from Core & Main to replace it with Flex‑Read. Core & Main offered to cover the $10,000 setup fee if the city switches before Jan. 1, 2027. Council approved the program switch and a Base Station System that would permit office‑based meter reads.
The minutes record the Base Station one‑time fee as $48,488.58 and an annual fee of $6,675.00; Flex‑Read carries an annual fee of $4,000.00. Council approved purchase of both the Flex‑Read program and the Base Station System on a unanimous roll‑call vote.
