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Council adds almost $3 million to the AMI meter project; project reported 72% complete
NewsChannel10 reported that the City Council added almost $3 million to the smart-meter project budget, which it described as $26 million, because more meters were needed than estimated in 2019. A City senior advisor said the project was about 72% complete and on time, with all meters to be replaced by the end of 2025.[1]
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NewsChannel10 reported on July 8, 2025 that the City Council added almost $3 million to the AMI project, described as budgeted at $26 million, because more meters were needed than estimated in 2019.[1]
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Floyd Hartman, Senior Advisor: Senior Advisor Floyd Hartman said the meter project was 'about 72% complete and on time'; the report said all water meters should be new automated models by the end of the year.[1]