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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Workshop_Tab 01_04/03/2017 Village of T'equesta Phi... 04 rtVt 345 Tequcsta Drive fr9 561 - 768 -0700 Tequesta, FL 33469 www.tequesta.org c c 4e couto{ MEMO Date: March 30, 2017 To: Mayor and Council From: Michael R. Couzzo, r.- -- � Village Manag Subject: Water Utility Meter Upgrade Proposal The Village of Tequesta Water Utility currently has installed approximately 5,000 residential water meters. These meters date back as follows: 2005 and prior approximately 1,300 meters, 2010 to 2005 approximately 2,066 meters, and 2010 to 2017 approximately 1,583 meters. The meters are for the most part manufactured by Senus, both mechanical and non - mechanical. The manufacturer states the meters have an expected life of 15 to 20 years. Currently, all meters are read by utility personnel on a monthly basis. The process takes approximately 14 man days using touch read equipment and technology. As previously, discussed alternative technologies are presently available resulting in reduced read time, enhanced safety, and improved service. Implementation, and managing cost and resources are important considerations. I present for your review a phased proposal based on the considerations above. It is important to note, this proposal is one of many possible alternatives. Phase I - 2017 Current Year * 1200 Radio Transceivers @ $150.00 = $180,000.00 1000 Meter Boxes @ $ 75.00 = $ 75,000.00 250 Meters @ $118.00 = $ 29300.00 $284,500.00 Funding 2017 Existing * Meter Replacement = $154,244.00 Balance of JIC Funds = $130.958.00 $285,202.00 * 58 radio transceivers on order and will be installed this year. Vice -Mayor Frank D'. inbra Mayor Abby Brennan Council Member Tom Paterno Council Member Steve Okun Council Member Vince AmtUa Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. • Water Utility Meter Upgrade Policy March 27, 2017 Page 2 Phase II — 2018 * 825 Radio Transceivers @ $150.00 = $123,750.00 500 Meters @ $118.00 = $ 59..000.00 $182,750.00 Funding 5 Year Capital = $183,618.00 Phase III — 2019 * 825 Radio Transceivers @ $150.00 = $123,750.00 500 Meters @ $118.00 = $ 59.000.00 $182,750.00 • Funding 5 Year Capital = $185,454.00 Phase IV — 2020 * 825 Radio Transceivers @ $150.00 = $123,750.00 500 Meters @ $118.00 = $ 59,000.00 $182,750.00 Funding 5 Year Capital = $ 10,406.00 *Additional funding to be budgeted = $172.344.00 $182,750.00 * Completes radio transceiver installation. Phase V — 2021 * 500 Meters @ $118.00 = $ 59,000.00 Towers, equipment, licensing, training = $100.000.00 and software. $159,000.00 * Funding to be budgeted. Years 2022, 2023 and 2024 * 250 Meters per Year @ $118.00 = $29,500.00 Approximately Per Year Replacement program should be revisited after 10 years, approximately 2035. The aforementioned proposal is a combination of retrofitting new equipment with existing equipment in many cases, ultimately resulting in new meters installed with new read technology. Accelerating the plan and implementation of new equipment is possible, but would likely require outside funding, and outside assistance for the change out. The phased proposal provides for the implantation over approximately 5 years. The plan provides a shift from existing touch read technology to radio truck reads, and automatic read technology. The proposal would allow for flexibility if needed, and require annual budget approval. Additionally, this proposal would delay or eliminate the need for additional rate increases above and beyond the rate study. 3/27/2017 Senses Products: PERLA) (North America) Water Meters sEnsus ct, a xylem brand IPERL® (Nor Arrierica) VVater Met Available in heSE Regions: Home 1 Products 1 iPERL.D (North America) Water Meters Find Product Documents • , , , • • 1 7 1 3/27/2017 Sanwa Products: Smart Paint® 520M Pit Set Module "Ts.. sEnsus 1111111•RMNSI CIO a xylem brand -1-0D - m ,4 Smai 520M oet odu e Availaole in Uiese Hogions, Home Products 1 SmartPoint® 52QM Pit Set Module Find Product uocuments fig A , VII 11 or uj Ul