HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 96-211 - Authorizing the upgrade of the existing Electronic Meter Reading System to Itron's Premierplus System .
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RESOLUTION NO. 96- Z/1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING AUTHORIZING THE UPGRADE OF THE EXISTING
ELECTROlvIC METER READING SYSTEM TO ITRON'S
PREMIERPLUS SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redding has determined that a need exists
for the upgrade of the City's existing electronic meter-reading equipment to enable staff to
perform off-site meter reading and read time-of-use meters more efficiently; and
WHEREAS, the City's existing electronic meter-reading equipment was purchased
from Itron in 1988 after receiving and evaluating proposals from five vendors; and
WHEREAS, currently, of the five vendors, only three are still producing comparable
products: one of the three has downsized its product line to a device that reads water meters
only, and of the other two only Itron offers a product line that is compatible with the City's
existing technology; and
WHEREAS, Itron has introduced PremierPlus, a system enhancement that allows
indirect access to hazardous and/or problematic meters; and
WHEREAS, incorporating PremierPlus into the City's electronic meter-reading system
will reduce daily processing time, improve field efficiency and productivity, promote a safer
environment for City employees, reduce the equipment's annual maintenance cost, and position
the City for future advancements in automated meter-reading technology; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services Department budget for fiscal year 1996/97 �
contains $64,000 to upgrade the City's existing equipment; and �
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WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered this matter, and has determined '+
that upgrading the existing electronic meter-reading equipment is in the best interests of the �
City; and �
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the City Council that:
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1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct;
2. The formal bidding process be dispensed with, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code
Section 4.20.080(A)(2); and
3. The Council authorizes the upgrade of the City's existing electronic meter-reading
equipment to Itron's PremierPlus system, not to exceed $64,000.
I HEREBY CERTIF'Y that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 3rd day of December,
1996, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: P• Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray and McGeorge
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COIJNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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DAVID . McGE GE, ayor
Attest:
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Connie Stro�mayer, ' y lerk
Form Approved:
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' W.`Leonard Wingate�C' y Attorney
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