HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 19, 1990 (77)C..UNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 19, 1990
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR LOAD RESEARCH PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the expenditure of $45,100
and the transfer of sufficient funds for meters and recorders to augment the load
research program.
FACKGROUND INFORMATIOH: On December 17, 1986, the City Council apjproved the
implementation of a load research program to assist the Electric Utility
Department in resource planning and customer service. This program was initially
directed towards large commercial/industrial and residential customers. On April
18, 1990, the City Council approved the expansion of the program to all customer
classes. In order to conform to the accuracy and confidence levels used by the
California Energy Commission in its work, it is recommended that additional
equipment be purchased for this program and transfer of sufficient funds be made.
A sole -source purchase is necessary to ensure compatibility with existing
equipment and software. Associated cost estimates are listed below:
47 Meters $26,100
21 Recorders $19,000
Total $45,100
Funding for this expansion of the program will be $23,748 remaining from the
initial phase coupled with a transfer of $21,352 frr,- the Electric Utility
Department's operating reserve.
Henry J. Rice -
Electric Utility Director
cc: Assistant Electric Utility Dire^tor
Manager, Rates and Resources
Electrical Engineer
Purchasing Officer
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RESOLUTIOn NO. 90-182
A RESOILMON OF THE LOD I CITY CJOUNCIL,
APPROVWj THE RJUiASE OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR LOAD RE AR H
PROGRAK AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FLNYS
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RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the
purchase of additional sole source meters and recorders to augment the
load research program; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council authorizes the expenditure of
$45,,100 i%n the Electric Utility Department's operating reserve for
the purchase of said equipment .
Dated: December 19, 1990
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 90-182 was passed and
adopted by the todi City Council in a regular meeting held December
19, 1990 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Mnxnbexs - Pinkerton, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider
and Hinchman (Mayor)
Noes: Council Nknbm - Nene
Absent: louncil Members - None
Lmfe i I Perrin
Deputy City Clerk
for Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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RES90182/TXTA.02J
CITY OF LODI
SPECIAL. AUDCU911 REQUEST
T0: Finance Director DATE: December 19, 1990
FROM: City Clerk PROJECT NUMBER:
Request is made for funds to accomplish the following project which was not included in
the current budget:
Description of Project Estimated Cost
Transfer of funds for the upgrade of retrievers and software for load
research and large come rciaT/industrial revenue metering $18,300
$16,000 - 016.1-650.03-(519)
$ 2,300 - 016.1-650.03(313)
(If you need more space, use additional sheet and attach to this form)
Date of Approval - December 19, 1990 Amount Approved - $18,300
Counci 1 xxx City Manager
FUND OR ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED
Current Budget $ Prior Year Reserve $
Contingent Fund $
Capital Outlay Reserve $
Utility Outlay Reserve $
Hotel/Motel Tax Reserve -
General Fund Operating Reserve
'Robert H. Holm, Finance Director
General Fund Surplus $
Reimbursable Account $
Other (Election) $
Account Number
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Alice M. Re c e, City Clerk
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Submit this form in duplicate to the Finance Director. Distribution after approval will
be as follows: 1) Originating Department 2) Finance Department