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City Meter Reader Operations. October 22, 2013. Agenda. Review Current Meter Operations Annual Number of Meter Reads Outsourced Bid Proposal Questions and Discussion. Current Meter Reading Operations.
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City Meter Reader Operations October 22, 2013
Agenda • Review Current Meter Operations • Annual Number of Meter Reads • Outsourced Bid Proposal • Questions and Discussion
Current Meter Reading Operations • Electric Meters- August 2012 Meters were converted to AMI meters, which has an automatic update to the City’s computer system • Gas Meters- By September 30, 2014 all meters will be AMR meters, which requires a City vehicle driving by the location to read the meter Final
Current Meter Reading Operations (Continued) • Water Meters- Currently 3,190 AMR meters, and the City has approximately 1,800 additional meters to exchange • Expensive to outfit entire water system with AMR meters- Approximate cost per meter is $250 for a total cost of $4 million- Only a 10 year life • New development activity will have AMR meters Final
Observations • Challenge to continue to deliver the service in a timely manner • The City budgets for six meter readers, but only has four positions filled • Cost for privatizing meter reading is expected to decrease going forward Final
Benefits to Outsourcing • Ability to control costs • Avoid unpredictable expenses • Establish a cost model that match services • Reduce labor costs • More and better resources are available • Reduce the City’s risk • Ensure Compliance Final
City Commission Options • Option 1- Move forward with awarding meter reading contract to the lowest bidder • Option 2- Maintain the current status and hire two additional meter reader employees, which would allow the department to be at full capacity Final
Thank You Questions Discussion Final