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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Raymond Hull, Superintendent of Water, Sewer and Meter Maintenance
DATE: May 27, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Purchase iPerl Water Meters and SmartPoint Transceiver Units from HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., Carol Stream, Illinois as the annual division budget allows for the Water Meter and Reading Device Change-Out Program (14-00795).
PURPOSE:
There is an urgent need for all older model reading devices to be replaced with the new SmartPoint reading devices. Likewise, the City of Aurora is in the process of replacing the older model meters with the new iPerl meters.
BACKGROUND:
The City conducted a meter and reading device change-out over 10 years ago. The batteries in the Sensus Radio Read Meter Transceiver Units (MXUs) that were installed over 10 years ago have exceeded their life expectancy. City of Aurora Meter Maintenance employees are changing meters and end points in conjunction with the approved contractor.
The approval of this recommendation is necessary as part of the Water Meter and Reading Device Change-Out (14-00795.
DISCUSSION:
The SmartPoint Transceiver Unit and the iPerl Meter are proprietary Sensus products. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund and will be transferred to account number 510-4062-511.65-50. HD Supply Waterworks does not have any outstanding debt with the City of Aurora
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City of Aurora meter maintenance employees change out meters and end points during scheduled service calls. This procedure removes any inconvenience that a secondary appointment would cause if the approved contractor installed the units.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If approved please forward to the finance committee for the June 9, 2015 committee meeting
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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