HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2012-133RESOLUTION NO. 2012-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR FIXED NETWORK RADIO BACKHAUL
DESIGN STUDIES AND FURTHERAPPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, on June 1 201 1, City Council approved purchases of software and fixed
network engineering design services for the installation of a fixed network that would
automatically read the electric and water meters installed or being installed throughout the City.
The installation of this software and equipment has essentially been completed; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2011, City Council approved the professional services
contract with Vertex Business Services Holdings, LLC, of Bend, Oregon, for the design of
customer interfaces with the City's Customer Information System. This work has essentially
been completed; and
WHEREAS, initial testing of the automatic meter reading system has revealed that
additional design work is required for the radio backhaul. The design services to be provided
include completion of a site survey of specific environmental conditions at each base station
location, preparation of a radio frequency and coverage plan, identification of additional
equipment required to implement the design plan, assisting with the on-site commissioning and
installation of equipment, completion of a final commissioning plan, and provision of on-site
customized training for City staff; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the additional design work be provided by RuggedCom,
of Concord, Ontario, and that an appropriation of $80,000 be made to cover added costs for
staff services associated with delivery of the automatic meter reading system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Fixed Network
Radio Backhaul Design Studies with RuggedCom, of Concord, Ontario, in the amount of
$38,300; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $80,000 be appropriated from
the Electric Utility Fund and the Water Utility Fund.
Dated: August 15, 2012
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012-133 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 15, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JOHL
City Clerk
2012-133