Explanation
The Division of water originally installed 12" or 10"x12" FMCT meters for our master meter accounts. This was the most accurate meter available at the time. FMCT meters use three distinct meters to record low, medium and high flows. When demand transitions from medium to high, or high to medium, the accuracy of this meter falls off significantly. New technology now allows for 12" turbine meters that are extremely accurate and require only one measuring chamber. By using the new turbines instead of the FMCT meters, we will obtain a more accurate measure of water being sold to suburban communities. Therefore, the Division of Water would like to establish a contract with AMCO Water Metering Systems, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, for these 12" turbine meters, in the amount of $60,000.00. The Contract Compliance Number for AMCO Water Metering Systems is 59-1212543. They do not have certified MBE/FBE status.
It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner, as changing out these meters will be a time-consuming process. We would like to start as soon as possible in order to reap the financial benefits these turbines will allow.
FISCAL IMPACT: Monies are being transferred to fund this project and the 2002 C.I.B. is being amended to provide the necessary authority.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with AMCO Water Metering Systems, for turbine style meters, for the Division of Water, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, to amend the 2002 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Water would like to change out our current master meter...
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