HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2022-07-18 Item 2C - Grant Application - WaterSMART Grant with Citywide Water Meter Digitization Project
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
FROM: Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director/City Engineer
BY: Brittany Robinson, Public Works Grant Analyst
Bryan Still, Operations Manager
Adib Altallal, Utilities Engineer
CC: Mayor Allan Ekberg
DATE: July 15, 2022
SUBJECT: Citywide Water Meter Digitization Project
WaterSMART Grant Application
ISSUE
Approval of an application to the WaterSMART Water & Energy Efficiency grant program to upgrade
the City to an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) water system.
BACKGROUND
The City’s water system is currently on AMR portable radio-based reading system. Meters in the City
require a City crew member to drive a route and activate the radio to get a read. Currently, the read is
taken once a month and only provides total monthly water consumption per meter. Upgrading to an AMI
fixed-base system will enable real-time alerts for leaks, reduce unaccounted-for water loss and allow
City staff more data to make better decisions regarding operational and customer concerns.
DISCUSSION
On May 2, 2022, the United State Department of Interior (USDOI) opened their call for projects for the
WaterSMART Water & Energy Efficiency grant program. This grant program funds projects that
conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of renewable energy; and contribute
to sustainability. The deadline to apply for funding is July 28, 2022.
The City would like to request $2.5 million from the WaterSMART grant to upgrade City owned water
meters to an AMI system. This project will include replacing old meters with OMNI meters in residential
and commercial districts, installation of two antennae poles with collector systems that will allow for
wireless readings, radios, and AMI software and training.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In preparation for this funding opportunity, City staff requested a cost estimate from Ferguson Meter
and Automation group to determine potential costs of the project. Ferguson estimated the total project
cost to be approximately $2.5 million. There is a 50% match required, which would be covered by the
Water Enterprise Fund.
Cost Estimate Funding Source Budget
AMI Upgrade $2,500,000 Grant $1,250,000
Water Fund (50% match) 1,250,000
Total $2,500,000 $2,500,000
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Not included in the project total are ongoing software costs, which will be approximately $18,000
annually.
RECOMMENDATION
The Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee is being asked to approve an application
submittal for the WaterSMART Water & Energy Efficiency grant to upgrade the City to an advanced
metering infrastructure (AMI) water system.
ATTACHMENT: Cost Estimate
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Date:6/30/2022
Sensus FlexNet Material W/Basestation Install
Item No Description Unit Unit Price Total
1 QTY Sensus Meters and Radios 1,963,814.26$
1.1 1376 3/4" I-Perl Water Meters ea 167.29$ 230,191.04$
1.2 313 1" I-Perl Water Meters ea 254.53$ 79,667.89$
1.3 326 1 1/2" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 1,377.93$ 449,205.18$
1.4 186 2" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 1,589.92$ 295,725.12$
1.5 39 3" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 2,013.89$ 78,541.71$
1.6 27 4" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 3,497.81$ 94,440.87$
1.7 18 6" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 6,041.44$ 108,745.92$
1.8 18 8" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 9,759.86$ 175,677.48$
1.9 3 10" OMNI C-2 Water Meters ea 12,593.35$ 37,780.05$
1.11 2300 Smartpoint 520M MXU Radios ea 179.93$ 413,839.00$
2 Sensus AMI Collection Equipment 200,000.00$
2.1 2 Sensus M400 Collector with Install ea 100,000.00$ 200,000.00$
2.2 1 Prop Study Refund ea (750.00)$
3 Sensus Analytics Software and Training 45,992.50$
3.1 1 Sensus Analytics Software Hosted Year 1 ea 32,292.50$ 32,292.50$
3.2 1 Sensus Installation and Configuration Fee (One Time)ea 6,500.00$ 6,500.00$
3.3 1 Sensus RNI Core Training ea 7,200.00$ 7,200.00$
3.4 1 Project Management (TBD on Deployment)mth 8,250.00$ 8,250.00$
3.5 1 Sensus Analytics Software Hosted Year 2 ea 17,115.00$
3.6 1 Sensus Analytics Software Hosted Year 3 ea 17,678.75$
3.7 1 Sensus Analytics Software Hosted Year 4 ea 18,261.25$
3.8 1 Sensus Analytics Software Hosted Year 5 ea 18,947.00$
Sensus FlexNet Hardware & Software Total 2,209,806.76$
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