HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-11RESOLUTION NO. 2019-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE STATEMENT OF WORK
WITH ITRON, INC., OF LAKE LIBERTY, WASHINGTON, FOR
THE UPGRADE OF THE ITRON CHOICE -CONNECT FIXED
NETWORK SOFTWARE
WHEREAS, the City currently uses Itron Choice -Connect fixed network software version
4.1 to connect and collect data from water and electric meters equipped with encoded receiver
transmitters (ERT's) which is the endpoint element of the City's automated meter reading
system. The system has not been upgraded since 2011, when the current version software was
installed, and the current version is no longer supported by the vendor; and
WHEREAS, the most recent version of Choice -Connect fixed network, version 5.4, gives
the City the ability to move the software platform to an updated server, giving greater stability,
reliability, and ongoing vendor support. The system also delivers an improved network
communication engine which improves communication protocols between collectors, repeaters,
and end-points; and
WHEREAS, Itron is currently contracted with City to maintain the City's fixed network
software system. Itron will be tasked to upgrade the fixed network software and manage
reprogramming of the repeaters as needed to deploy the system upgrade; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Statement of Work with Itron, Inc., for the upgrade of the ChoiceConnect fixed network
software.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
Statement of Work with Itron, Inc., of Lake Liberty, Washington, for the upgrade of the
ChoiceConnect fixed network software in the amount of $71,920; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi Council does hereby authorize the
City Manager to execute the Statement of Work on behalf of the City of Lodi.
Dated: February 6, 2019
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-11 as passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 6, 2019 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
2019-11
NIFER 9 FERRAIOLO
ity Clerk