HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 19, 1990 (63)CvUNCIL
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
C0MM�UN 1 CA ION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 19, 1990
SUBJECT: UPGRADE OF LOAD RESEARCH AND REVENUE METERING EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the expenditure of $18,300
and the transfer of sufficient funds for the upgrade of retrievers and software
for load research and large commercial/ industrial revenue metering.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On December 17, 1986, the City Council approved the
implementation of a load research program to assist the Electric Utility
Department in resource planning and customer service. The program was initially
limited to large commercial/industrial customers and a small sample of residential
customers. On April 18, 1990, the City Council approved the expansion of the load
research program to all customer groups. Additionally, program requirements have
been increased to include large commercial/industrial customer revenue metering.
In order to provide for more efficient use of staff time and greater reliability,
it is recommended that existing retrievers and software used in the operation of
the City's load research program and large commercial/industrial customer revenue
metering be upgraded. It is estimated that upgrade costs will be amortized by
labor cost savings over a two-year period. A sole -source purchase is necessary +o
ensure compatibility with existing equipment and software. Associated cost
estimates are listed below:
Retriever upgrades (3) $16,000
Software upgrade (1) $ 2,300
Total $18,300
Funding for these upgrades will be from the Electric Utility Department's
operating reserve.
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Henry 3. Rice
Electric Utility Director
cc: Assist. Elactric Utility Director
Manager, Rates and Resources
Electrical Engineer
Purchasing Officer
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CITY OF LODI
SPECIAL ALLOCATION REQUEST
T0: Finance Director DATE: December 19, 1990
FROM: City Clerk PRQIHCT NUMBER:
Request is made for funds to accomplish the following project which was not included in
the current budget:
Description of Project Fstimated Cost
Purchase of additional equipment for load research program
$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 from the Electric Utility Department's
operating reserve
$21,352 - 016.1-650.03-(512)
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Date of Approval - December 19, 1990 Amount Approved - $21,352
Council xxx City Manager
FUND OR ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED
Current Budget $
Contingent Fund $
Capital Outlay Reserve $
Utility Outlay Reserve $
Hotel/Motel Tax Reserve -
General Fund Operating Reserve
Robert H. Holm, Finance Director
Prior Year Reserve $
Genoral Fund Surplus $
Reimbursable Account $
Other (Election)
Account Number
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C�
ice M. �teimc�ie, qty 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