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Page 1 of! Kim Moore-Sykes From: Peterson, Tom W [tpeterson@bonestroo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:39 AM To: Kim Moore Sykes Cc: Paul Palzer; Grinstead, Tim L Subject: Water Tower Project Hi Kim, Our water tower guys were out in Centerville on Wednesday to meet with Paul, Tedd and Joel. There were several questions that needed to be addressed, to finish the construction plans and specifications. One issue that still needs attention is the Telemetry System. In the Water Tower Feasibility Report, on page 17, it discusses possibly upgrading from the current dedicated telephone line system (master controls in City Hall) to a new radio telemetry system located at Public Works. The new system would incorporate all four sanitary sewer lift stations, two wells and tower. It is much more convenient to have the master controls at Public Works rather than City Hall. The current system is approximately 17 years old and in need of replacement, especially since radio lines are much more efficient than dedicated telephone lines. We show $40,000 (construction cost) for Electrical and Controls in the Cost Estimate on page 38 of the report. This is the minimum necessary to connect the new tower to the old phone line system at City Hall. Paul would like to have the overall telemetry system upgraded at the same time the water tower is being built. As your City Engineer, we also agree that this is the best time to do this work. The most cost-effective way to do this is through a separate project from the tower. The estimated construction cost for a radio-signal telemetry system is $140,000. If this is approved, the net additional cost to the city is $100,000 (140,000-40,000). We would like to proceed on the Telemetry Project immediately, so it coincides with the Tower Project. Please place this item on the January 28, 2004 City Council agenda for discussion. Tom Peterson Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik 1/22/2004