Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment Number One (1) to the Software and License Agreement between Webb County and Badger Meter, Inc., d/b/a National Meter & Automation, as per RFP 2018-008 in and amount not to exceed $4,147.03 for the acquisition of four (4) additional commercial water flow meters, and related software, and/or software license agreement(s), as needed for the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) at the Webb County Utilities Department. The extra project costs for the additional 4 commercial water meters are to be funded by 2016 Bond Series proceeds, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [2016 Bond Series - Account #7220-7280-001-474501 (Construction in Progress)]
Issue: The Utility Department implemented an automated water meter reading system and additional commercial water meters are needed to have a complete automated system.
Solution: Automated water consumption technology system provides a much more detailed and accurate information.
Result: The use of this new technology will detect water leaks, meter tampering and illegal connections to the system.