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Meter project lags expectations; generator and cold-water line work on schedule for design and bids
Summary
Operations staff reported that the meter project is behind schedule and produced less revenue than forecast (about 5% vs. an expected 10% uplift). Engineering for a cold-water main area estimates roughly $5 million in funding needs; generator purchases and booster-station installation were put out to bid with a September 2 bid date.
Toby, operations staff, updated the board on the meter and generator projects and related capital work. He said the meter project increased revenues less than initially expected — "we were anticipating the meter project was going to increase revenues by about 10%. It turned out to be only 5%" — and that pending screens and custom parts are delaying final distribution roll-out. Staff forecast being "really close" to finishing the distribution side by the next meeting but noted lead times and custom manufacturing remain limiting factors.
On larger capital work, staff said engineers estimate roughly $5,000,000 might be sufficient to complete cold-water main services, valves and hydrants for the identified area; the schedule includes field surveying in September, hydraulic modeling Oct–Dec and final plans submitted in December. The generator procurement and installation at the 40 East and 40 West booster stations was placed on a September 2 bid schedule.
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