HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 7, 1987 (62)CITY OF LORI
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: City Council
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
FROM: City Manager
MEETING DATE: January 7, 1987
AGENDA TITLE: Approve Purchase of Traffic Counters
.RECOMMEMUM .A-CTION: That the C i t y Council dispense with the norma 1 bidding
procedure and approve the purchase of Streeteramet traffic counter equipment:.
BAfKfi.ROIlND I.NFDRMMJON: The purchase of my traffic counters was approved
by the City Council in the 1986/87 operating budget ($8,90'1 We evaluated
three different types of traffic counter equipment and performed an equipment
comparison. W had demonstrations by each company's representative and were
able to borrow the equipment and test it in the field. VIS also contacted
other agencies which use the various counter equipment and determined the
advantages and disadvantages.
The cost of the equipment ranges from 57,300 to $11,200. The Streeteramet
traffic counters, which vie fee? would be best for the City of Lodi , cost
$8,800. We did not choose the less expensive traffic counters called
"Mitron" be-ause they do not have an internal clock and the date and time
would need to be input each set-up. Mi ti on also uses modules or nxnyfy packs
which are inconvenient for the operator.
VST chose the Streeteramet traffic counters for the following reasons:
1. Easy and quick set-up.
2. One data collector can serve up to 20 field stations.
3. Light -weight counters (18 pounds).
4. Modular components allow fast field or shop servicing.
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APPROVED:
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December 23, 1986