Agenda No. 2.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | January 12, 2021 |
| Department: | Finance |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 21-R-04 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing expenditures in excess of $50,000 with Master Meter over the term of the proposed contract. (B. James, J. Walters) |
BACKGROUND
In 2019 the City began replacing its old meters with new remote read meters and infrastructure. This system is recommended to have regular maintenance every 2 years. This agreement will provide for a regular equipment inspection every 2 years as well as on-call support for the new system to keep it running smoothly for the City's customers.
This agreement is proposed an annual maintenance fee of $27,718.76. Since this is an annual fee, it is required to bring before City Council for approval and the contract term is for 5 years.
This agreement is proposed an annual maintenance fee of $27,718.76. Since this is an annual fee, it is required to bring before City Council for approval and the contract term is for 5 years.
GOAL
To provide a regular maintenance and support structure for the City's new water meter system.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Reliable and timely equipment will help provide customer confidence in the system and reduce workload on staff caused by errors or equipment failures.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of Resolution 20-R-92
FISCAL IMPACT
This agreement will be $27,718.76 annually for a 5 year contract. These funds have been budgeted in the Water & Sewer Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 21-R-04