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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GAS METERS FROM GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $249,960.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to purchase gas meters from Groebner & Associates Inc. for the amount of $249,960.00, payable from fund 520-500-1940-2410-5227 (gas; Public Works and Utilities; customer service; service; utility system mtc supplies).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a purchase of gas meters from Groebner & Associates Inc. for the amount of $249,960.00
The Sensus 275 residential gas meter is utilized by the City of Duluth’s gas utility for replacement, maintenance and new installations. This meter is currently deployed across the City of Duluth and is configured to be compatible with the City of Duluth’s current Itron meter reading system. The City of Duluth’s meter shop staff has the proprietary training to configure, program, repair and test the Sensus 275 meters. This meter has been proven to accurately
operate in Duluth’s climate and has broad flow capabilities allowing for use in multiple applications. This is a budgeted expense.