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WHEREAS' the 2003-04 Financial Plan and Budget provides for the replacement
purchase of a 1902 metering circuit analyzer; and
WHEREAS, the current generation of this type of equipment analyzes the entire
transformer rated metering installation on site without human interaction once the test is
initiated. It will detect failing current transformers, the associated wiring and the meter, all in
one test, as well as produce a number of different reports for use by the utility as well as the
customer. Test data can also be uploaded to a PC computer for various reports and for
historical archives, and
WHEREAS, transformer rated meters are primarily used at large commercial and
industrial customers. Actual meter readings are multiplied by a constant determined by the
characteristics (ratio) of the transformers. Due to large constants at these customers, any error
or inaccuracy in the metering installation can have significant impact on either the utility or the
customer; and
WHEREAS, since budget preparation in January 2003, a couple of enhancements to the
metering circuit analyzers have been introduced. The current version can perform a three-
phase test simultaneously, rather than one phase at a time. Another enhancement is the
addition of a load box. This device will add load to the metering circuit when insufficient
customer load exists to conduct the tests. Both of these improvements will significantly reduce
staff time for testing; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that both enhancements be included with the purchase
at an additional estimated cast of $2,500 and that the budgeted amount of $11,500 be
augmented with a transfer of funds from the system Improvement Business Unit, not to exceed
$2,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids for the metering circuit analyzer, and
further authorizes the City Manager to accept or reject the bids and award the contract up to
$14,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the appropriation
of funds for the project as shown as follows:
Electric Utility Department's 2003-04 Financial Plan and Budget
Business Unit # 1611201 $11,5.00 (page E-53)
Business !Unit # 161652 $ 2,500 (page E-42)
Dated: May 19, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No, 2004-94 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 19, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
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