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<br /> -, <br /> . <br /> Page 2 <br /> Second, investigate areas where there are regular watermain . <br /> breaks with a leak detection program. Third, initiate a routine <br /> replacement and calibration of residential meters. This could <br /> be done by City staff on a rotating basis over a number of <br /> years. <br /> Additionally, MSA felt that the "bounty" concept was unnecessary <br /> since it would be far less costly for the City to retain the <br /> services of a contractor to conduct calibration/certifications <br /> and a leak detection program. <br /> ACTION REQUIRED: <br /> Since initiating MSA's first two recommendations requires the <br /> expenditure of funds, a bid process and the selection of a <br /> contractor, Council needs to consider the costs involved and <br /> direct Public Works staff to take the appropriate actions. <br /> Council should note that the costs of calibrating and certifying <br /> meters and maintaining a leak detection program can be viewed as <br /> on-going, routine maintenance costs. These costs can be charged <br /> to the Water utility Fund. <br /> The third recommendation requires committment of public works <br /> staff time for developing a residential calibration and <br /> certification program. Public Works Superintendent Winkel and <br /> MSA Engineer Maurer will be present to answer Council questions . <br /> regarding cost and implementation of the above. <br /> Based on the above considerations and oral reports from the City <br /> Engineer and Public Works Superintendent, Council should direct <br /> staff to expend funds to initiate the recommendations contained <br /> in the report. <br /> If Council concurs, they should pass a motion authorizing and <br /> approving the above procedures. <br /> GRB:mah <br /> attachments <br /> . <br />