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TO: THE (NY COUNCIL
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
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CC ]I U- NIER',G DATE: APRIL. 18, 1990
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF ArEB12 AL BjJRv1N ' FOR LOAD RESEARCH PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACICN That the City Council authorize the expenditure of $29,500
or meters and recorders for expansion of the existing load research program.
BACKGROUND WRNIATEN On December 17, 1986; the City Council approved the
implementation of a oad research program to assist the Electric Utility in
resourceplanning and customer service. The program has been limited to
residential and largest commercial/industrial customers. It is now recomrtiended
that the program be exp ded i n order to extend its benefit to some additional
customer groups to enhance the planning process. A sole source purchase is
necessary to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and software.
Associated cost estimates are listed below:
26 Meters - $13,000
20 Recorders - 16,500
Funding is available in the Electric Utility Department's operating fund.
Henry J• Rick
Electric Utility Director
cc: Assist. Electric Utility Director
Manager, Rates & Resources
Purchasing Officer
CC/EQUIP.1/TXTU.01D
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-54
RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORMC' SOLE SaRCE ACQUISITION OF
ADDITIONAL EQUIP WM FOR LOAD RESEARCH PROGRAM
WHTXA$, the Lodi Sity Council on December 17, 1986 approved the
implementation of a load research program to assist the Electric Utility in
resource planning and customer service; and
VER A$, the City is now desirous of expanding said program in order to
extend its benefit; and
WHEREAS, the only conipa t i b l e equipment which can be added to such systems
is manufactured by Sangamo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes purchase
of said equipment from the sole source supplier, Sangamo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council hereby authorizes expenditure of
$13,000 for 26 for meters and $16,500 for 20 recorders in the total amount of
$29,500 for the expansion of the existing load research program.
Dated: April 18, 1990
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 90-54 was passed and cdopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 18, 1990
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member - Hinchman, Pinkerton, Reid and Snider
(Mayor)
Noes: Council Member - None
Absent: Council Manber - Olson
Alice M. R imchp
City Clerk
90-54
RE59054/TXTA.02J