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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 18, 1990 (42)t,OUNCIL TO: THE (NY COUNCIL FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE �C0MMUNIC�9,,TION 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 - $13,000 20 Recorders - 16,500 Funding is available in the Electric Utility Department's operating fund. Henry J• Rick Electric Utility Director cc: Assist. Electric Utility Director Manager, Rates & Resources Purchasing Officer CC/EQUIP.1/TXTU.01D . ' 11• Lb RESOLUTION NO. 90-54 RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORMC' SOLE SaRCE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL EQUIP WM FOR LOAD RESEARCH PROGRAM WHTXA$, 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 ==eass�=aaoareczca====e.Axa==masssxso=-.=szoassoaexes=aaz=oaaxacs=acezanaoa=ecaa.a 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