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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Raymond Hull, Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: October 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Ratify payment of $131,330 to HD Supply Waterworks Ltd., Carol, Stream, Illinois for Iperl water meters and SmartPoint transceivers and purchase additional meters and SmartPoints as the budget allows.
PURPOSE:
The SmartPoint transceiver unit is required to enable the water billing division to wirelessly read the Sensus water meter.
BACKGROUND:
The Water Meter division replaced 3905 units in 2013. To date 4375 SmartPoints have been replaced and we are on pace to replace approximately 5200 in 2014. Likewise, we anticipate replacing and installing approximately 2100 meters in 2014 which exceeds our original estimate of 700.
DISCUSSION:
The cost per SmartPoint transceiver is $120.00 The unit cost is reduced between $10- $13 based upon trading in of an older model. The cost will not exceed $110.00 each.
The cost of water meters range between $109.00 - $160.00. The cost to purchase the meters and SmartPoints will be based on what the current budget allows. The SmartPoint Transceiver and the Iperl Meter are proprietary Sensus products. Funding is available in the Water & Sewer Fund of the 2014 budget, account number 510-4062-511-65-50. HD Waterworks Supply does not have any outstanding debt with the City of Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Customer satisfaction increases as the affected accounts will no longer receive estimated bills.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
If approved please forward to the finance committee for the October 14, 2014 committee meeting
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Ratify payment of $131,330 to HD Supply Waterworks Ltd., Carol, Stream, Illinois for Iperl water meters and SmartPoint transceivers a...
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