City Meter Reader Operations
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.
City Meter Reader 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