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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION MARCH 10, 2011 70 <br /> questioned if she could go out for quotes rather than re-negotiate. Mr. Littrell stated she <br /> could umbrella on the parking garage elevator contracts that are about to come up for <br /> renewal. Mr. Phil Custard, Purchasing, noted one company gives the City a discount, and <br /> there are other companies that could submit quotes. <br /> - Extend Bid Award-- Water Meter Bid <br /> Mr. Dave Tungate, Water Works, stated Midwest Meters has extended its bid through <br /> July 30, 2011 with a slight increase in the cost of the meters. He noted they are the sole <br /> source supplier to match the meters already purchased by Water Works. He stated Water <br /> Works can't switch software midstream through the year. Mr. Gilot stated he thought the <br /> City locked in a longer escalator clause when this was first bid. Mr. Tungate stated they <br /> did not. <br /> - Joint Funding Agreement—U.S. Department of the Interior <br /> Mr. Dave Tungate, Water Works, stated the City is responsible for one-third of the cost <br /> of this agreement for groundwater level measurement of observation wells. Mr. Gilot <br /> questioned if there was a chance of enabling a real-time web data reader. Mr. Tungate <br /> stated it had been discussed and would cost $80,000.00 for start-up. Mr. Gilot noted the <br /> City could do it for $5,000.00. He suggested Mr. Tungate talk to Patrick Henthorn in <br /> Engineering for a quote and talk to the Department of Interior about using the City to <br /> facilitate this. <br /> - Monthly Report of Operations <br /> Mr. Dave Tungate, Water Works, presented his monthly report for the months of January <br /> and February, 2011. Mr. Gilot asked if Mr. Tungate could prepare a report showing a list <br /> of inactive addresses for water service, with a map. He explained he would like to see if <br /> there is a correlation when the heat goes up and water use is inactive, indicating <br /> abandoned property, is there an increase in crime. He noted this could be a valuable tool <br /> for the Police Department to patrol for crime. <br /> - Safety Reports <br /> Mr. Dave Tungate, Water Works, presented his division's Safety report for the months of <br /> January and February, 2011. <br /> - Adopt New Construction Standards and Specifications <br /> Mr. Littrell stated the new standards are small detail changes in local construction <br /> standards. He noted the report is not ready to go to the Board and asked it be removed <br /> from the agenda. <br /> - Project Change Request—IBM <br /> Mr. John Murphy, Administration and Finance, stated the funding for this Phase 11 of <br /> Smarter Cities Assessment, has not yet been allocated. Mr. Gilot stated it would need to <br /> be approved subject to funding. <br /> The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have <br /> requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting <br /> adjourned at 12:01 p.m. <br /> BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> Gary A. Gilot, President <br /> f . <br /> nald E. I ks, Member <br /> Carl P. Littrell, Member <br /> ATTEST: <br /> I nda M. Marti , Clerk <br /> REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14 2011 <br /> The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, March <br /> 14, 2011, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Member Carl P. Littrell present. Board <br />