July 26, 2022Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves up to $28,792,604 for new water meters and a network to read them.
Aclara will put in new water meters and the network that reads them. With money set aside for extra costs, the job costs up to $28,792,604. Council added $8,792,605 in borrowed money to the budget to pay for it in full. Council also approved software, a WaterSmart customer portal, project managers from Cavanaugh and Associates, and Diehl meters bought only from Miller Supply Co.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the City says it's for: “This contract will be funded through a low interest loan that will be converted to a debt issuance after completion of the project. 2.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “A budget amendment in the amount of $8,792,605 to fully fund this contract is included with this Council action.”
What this changes: The City says its old meter reading gear is starting to fail. It says the new system will let customers manage their water use and spot leaks.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
- Budget amendment:
- A change to the City's spending plan after it's passed. It adds money that came in, or moves money to a new use.
More from the minutes
- “Implementation of a fixed-base network Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter reading system.”
- “Retrofitting meters three inches (3”) and larger with the AMI reading system.”
- “Aclara - sole source approval for AMI communication equipment.”
Official title: Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kilgore and carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item P