Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · November 21, 2016
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
November 21, 2016
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-
15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 16-69.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting convened at 3:01 p.m. with Chair Best presiding and Councilors Oropesa and Grant
being present, and Councilor Sanchez being absent.
Staff Present:
Kevin Dillon, Steve Miko, Art Torrez, Councilor Steve Henderson, Bill Morris, Monica Garcia,
Rod Hogan, Meredith Hildreth, Ruben Sanchez, Elizabeth Stark-Rankins, Louis Najar, and
Bernadette Lopez.
Guest(s) Present:
Scott Griffith, Colby Geer, Francisco Salvarrey, Ray Fresquez, Erik Harrigan, Bill Sabatini,
Kevin Kofchur, Brian Barnes, Jess Holmes, Miranda Howe, and Ivan Hall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
Councilor Grant moved to approve the October 17, 2016 Regular Infrastructure Committee
Minutes. Councilor Grant moved to approve the November 21, 2016 Regular Infrastructure
Committee Agenda with the following changes: Item F, No. 7, New Recreation Center
Presentation, will be moved up to a non-action Item E, No. 3 and Item F, No. 8, Convention
Center Presentation, will be moved up to non-action Item E, No. 4. Councilor Oropesa seconded
the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. Councilor Sanchez being
absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
1. Adult Center Operations Update:
Ms. Stark-Rankins presented a plan to reorient the existing staff around the existing
programming and discussed the new hours for the center which will take effect on December 5,
2016.
2. OMA Land Use Update:
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Mr. Morris gave a presentation on the current master plan concepts for the land use. Mr. Najar
stated once the land study is completed, it will show land usage for both commercial and
residential and how it plays into the masterplan.
3. New Recreation Center Presentation:
Ms. Stark-Rankins gave a presentation on the New Recreation Center with three options for the
water facility including funding options.
4. Convention Center Presentation:
Mr. Sabitini (Dekker/Perich/Sabatini Consultant) gave a schematic presentation on Convention
Center remodel and addition concepts. This gave current concepts of floorplan for addition and
orientation of new entrances. This includes having City Council meeting facilities. Existing
lobby to be expanded with relocation of Visitor Center.
REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION):
1. 48” Water Line Project:
Mr. Najar discussed project and bidding schedule. Councilor Grant moved to send to Finance
Committee on December 1, 2016. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was
unanimous and motion passed. Councilor Sanchez being absent.
2. 2017 Annual Maintenance Project:
Mr. Najar discussed project and bidding schedule. Councilor Grant moved to send No. ITB-17-
003, Annual Maintenance Contract to Finance Committee on December 1, 2016. Councilor
Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and motion passed. Councilor
Sanchez being absent.
3. 300 Gallon Trash Receptacles:
Mr. Najar discussed award of ITB-17-007. Councilor Grant moved to award ITB-17-007 be
placed on consent agenda. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was
unanimous and motion passed. Councilor Sanchez being absent.
4. Traffic Signal Box “Art”:
Discussion was held to consider allowing an art group, PRO-Roswell, to place art on the traffic
controller boxes at traffic signal intersections at various locations N. Main and 2nd St., more
particularly: N. Main from Alameda to 5th St. and 2nd St. from Washington to Virginia.
Councilor Grant moved to send to full City Council, Project Use Agreement with PRO-Roswell
with attached Agreement and with modifications identified. Councilor Oropesa seconded the
motion. A voice vote was unanimous and motion passed. Councilor Sanchez being absent.
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5. Chaves County Detention Pond Request:
Mr. Morris discussed the request. This is conceptual and will come back to Committee with
Agreement for approval when all engineering and details are complete. Design is being
performed by Occam Engineers Inc. No action taken.
6. Smart Meter Vender Selection:
Discussion was held to consider approval of the Smart Water Meter Project as presented and
instruct staff to proceed with the purchase and installation of the Smart Water Meter System.
Councilor Grant moved to send to full City Council the Smart Water Meter Project as presented
and instruct staff to proceed with the purchase and installation for the Smart Water Meter
System. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and motion
passed. Councilor Sanchez being absent.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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Agenda
ROSWELL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, N.M. 88201
Committee Chair: Jeanine Best
Committee Vice Chair: Juan Oropesa
Committee Members: Caleb Grant, Savino Sanchez, Jr.
Staff Coordinator: Louis Najar
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of the Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes
1. October 17, 2016 Meeting Minutes 1-2
E. Non-Action Items
1. Adult Center Operations Update 3
2. OMA Land Use Update 4
F. Regular Items (Action Items)
1. 48” Water Line Project 5
2. 2017 Annual Maintenance Project 6
3. 300 Gallon Trash Receptacles 7-9
4. Traffic Signal Box “Art” 10 - 13
5. Chaves County Detention Pond Request 14 - 15
6. Smart Meter Vendor Selection 17 - 19
7. New Recreation Center Presentation 20
8. Convention Center Presentation 21
G. Other Business (Non-Action)
1. Public Comments
H. Adjourn (Next Meeting: Monday, December 19, 2016)
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and Resolution 16-69.
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debate by the City Council. The Council, acting as attendees to an informational presentation, will not be discussing
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Printed and posted: 11-17-16
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
October 17, 2016
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4,
NMSA 1978 and Resolution 15-56.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 4:01 p.m. with Vice Chair Oropesa presiding; Councilors Sanchez and Grant
being present and Councilor Best being absent.
Staff Present: Art Torrez, Kevin Dillon, Bill Morris, Louis Najar, Monica Garcia, Aaron Holloman and
Rod Hogan.
Guest Present: Miranda Howe
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and MINUTES
Councilor Grant moved to approve the October 17, 2016 regular Infrastructure Committee Meeting
agenda as presented, the September 19, 2016 regular Infrastructure Committee meeting minutes and
the October 6, 2016 special Infrastructure Committee meeting minutes. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Project Dashboard Update: Mr. Najar stated that items two and three are new additions to the Project
Dashboard.
Edgewood Small Diameter Waterline Project: Mr. Najar discussed the project. The budget for the
project is $1 million from the Water Maintenance and Transmission approved 2016 budget for small
diameter water line improvements. The City has contracted HDR Engineering to create the plan for the
project.
48” Water Line Project Update: Mr. Najar stated that the project will be advertised on October 30, 2016,
open bids November 22, 2016 and start construction early 2017.
REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS)
Motor Grader: Mr. Najar presented the item stating that the small motor grader will be used by the
Streets Department to maintain alleys. This is budgeted out of the FY 2017 Sanitation and Streets
Departments. Councilor Grant moved to send the Motor Grader Equipment bid to the Finance
Committee for approval. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
N. Main Project: Mr. Najar discussed the N. Main Project. The project is funded by the New Mexico
Department of Transportation. The project budgeted amount is $2 million. Councilor Grant moved to
send the N. Main Project bid to the Finance Committee for approval. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
Traffic Signal Box “Art”: Mr. Najar introduced Ms. Howe, president of Pro Roswell. The art group is
requesting approval to place art on the traffic controller boxes at traffic signal intersections at all location
N. Main and 2nd Street. Councilor Grant moved to table the Traffic Signal Box “Art” until the next
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Infrastructure Committee meeting. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous
and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
Loaders: Mr. Najar discussed the Wheel Loaders stating that the purchase has been approved in the
budget. One loader will be for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and the other for the Water
Maintenance and Transmission Department. Councilor Grant moved to send on Consent agenda the
purchase of two new Wheel Loaders. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous
and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
Water & Sewer Consumer Price Index Recommendation: Mr. Najar discussed the Water & Sewer
Consumer Price Index Recommendation. In accordance with Ordinance 13-02, the water and sewer
rates shall be adjusted on annual basis beginning January 1, 2017. The adjustment shall be per Utility
CPI. No motion was made therefore item dies due to lack of motion.
Clean Up S. Main-Waiving Tipping Fees for County Clean Ups: Mr. Morris discussed the S. Main-
Waiving Tipping Fees for County Clean Ups. The proposed program would be applicable to those
parcels which have frontage along S. Main Street between the RIAC and the City’s southern. No motion
was made therefore item dies due to lack of motion.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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CITY OF ROSWELL
Infrastructure Committee
Large Conference Room, City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adult Center Operations Update
BACKGROUND: With the closing of the Yucca Recreation Center, all recreation activities
have been centralized at the Adult Center. We have lost several
employees in the Recreation departments over the last couple months.
Rather than immediately replace the positions, the Parks and
Recreation Director and Recreation Superintendent reviewed the
programming schedule and demand from the public. In this review,
streamlining opportunities were identified.
Without affecting planned programming and hiring replacement staff,
we can utilize staff more effectively by adjusting the hours at the Adult
Center to better accommodate staffing availability and public use of the
facility and its programming. The current hours are Sunday to Friday
from 7AM to 9PM and Saturday from 10AM to 9PM. The new hours will
be Monday to Friday 7AM to 9PM, Saturday 12PM to 7PM, and closed
on Sundays. These new hours will become effective December 5.
We will continue to analyze the effectiveness and popularity of
programming of the Recreation departments to ensure the highest
impact to the citizens and best utilization of staff and resources.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD AND
COMMITTEE ACTION: None at this time. This is an update item.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
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CITY OF ROSWELL
Infrastructure Committee
Large Conference Room, City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Old Municipal Airport (OMA) update on master plan preparation
BACKGROUND: Staff is in the process of developing a master plan for the Old Municipal
Airport. The presentation will outline the current status of this plan.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD AND
COMMITTEE ACTION: None at this time. This is an update item.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88202
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider allowing Finance Committee of December 1, 2016
send to December Council, the recommended low bid for Bid
No. ITB-17-003 - 48" WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2016.
BACKGROUND: Engineering Department is bidding out the next phase of large
diameter water line on W. Country Club Road improvements
from east of Montana Ave. to west of Sycamore Ave. ITB-17-
003 which opens bids on November 22, 2016. Project is funded
by an EPA Drinking Water Project Loan with a 75% forgiveness.
Scope of work is removal and replacement of old 48” water
main with new 48” water main in same location. Other work
includes new 12” water line which is required to provide water
to customers during construction. Construction would
commence in early 2017.
Bids will also be reviewed concurrently by NMED (New Mexico
Environment Department) charged with providing project
oversight.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: This is budgeted from Water & Maintenance Transmission line
item 630-4354-435.75-04, Improvements item. Reimbursement
will be made from NMED as project progresses.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not required.
BOARD OR Request Infrastructure Committee to recommend
COMMITTEE ACTION: Finance Committee of December 1, 2016 to review bids and
recommend award to December 8, 2016 City Council Meeting.
STAFF Request Finance Committee December meeting to
RECOMMENDATION: review bids and recommend award of ITB-17-003.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88202
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider allowing Finance Committee of December 1, 2016
send to December Council, the recommended low bid for Bid
No. Bid Number: ITB-17-009 2017 Annual Maintenance
Contract.
BACKGROUND: Engineering Department is bidding out the yearly “Annual
Maintenance Contract”. This bid establish unit costs for
frequently used items for repairs of roadway, sidewalk, curbing
after main breaks. Also used for construction of civil work on
City properties for sidewalk, drivepads, and such.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Each City Department has to request a purchase order utilizing
established unit costs for any work order. Each City Department
utilizing Annual Maintenance Items must have monies available
in their respective budgets.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not required.
BOARD OR Request Infrastructure Committee to recommend
COMMITTEE ACTION: Finance Committee of December 1, 2016 to review bids and
recommend award to December 8, 2016 City Council Meeting.
STAFF Request Finance Committee December meeting to
RECOMMENDATION: review bids and recommend award of ITB-17-009.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88202
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider award of ITB-17-007 – 300 Gallon Trash Receptacles to
Rotational Molding Inc. of Gardena, CA. for 200 units at
$218.30/unit.
BACKGROUND: Bids were opened on October 25, 2016 for ITB-17-007 – 300
Gallon Trash Receptacles
One bid was received from Rotational Molding in the amount of
$218.30/unit for a 200 lot price. Bidder did provide pricing for
lesser lots at higher costs. Rotational Molding would be a new
vendor. The previous bid for 300 gallon units was received from
Snyder Industries of Lincoln, NE at a unit cost of $209.75/unit.
The 200 lot price is acceptable to Solid Waste – Collection
Department. These units meet City needs including a 3 year
gurantee.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: This is budgeted from Solid Waste – Collection, FY 2017
operating budget. Total cost for 200 units is $43,660.00.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not required.
BOARD OR Request Infrastructure Committee to consider award to
COMMITTEE ACTION: Rotational Molding Inc. and recommend sending award to
December 8, 2016 City Council Meeting.
STAFF Request Infrastructure to award ITB-17-003 to Rotational
RECOMMENDATION: Molding Inc. for 200 units at $218.30/unit.
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Proposal Sheet
Diagram of 300 gallon receptacle
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88202
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider allowing an art group to place art on the traffic
controller boxes at traffic signal intersections at various
locations N. Main and 2nd St.
BACKGROUND: Currently through RISD, two traffic control boxes were
decorated with art. These are at the intersection of 4th and
Main, and 5th and Main.
Miranda Howe, representing an art group, PRO-Roswell, wants
to do similar with different art for various locations on N. Main
and 2nd St. Infrastructure Committee of October 17, 2016
requested a Project Use Agreement be drafter for consideration
at November meeting for future considerations.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney has drafted a Project Use Agreement (attached)
BOARD OR Request Infrastructure Committee to review and provide
COMMITTEE ACTION: direction for traffic signal box “art” request.
STAFF Recommend proceeding with a Project Use Agreement and
RECOMMENDATION: agreeing with PRO-Roswell on selected intersections. If
Infrastructure is satisfied with all, then sending to December 8,
Council for full council review.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Property Use Agreement
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PROJECT USE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ____ day of November 2016 by and
between the City of Roswell, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of
New Mexico, hereinafter called “the City,” and PRO-Roswell, hereinafter called “the User.”
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of electrical boxes located at traffic signal
intersections on Main Street between Alameda and 5th Street and on 2nd Street between
Washington and Main, hereinafter referred to as “the Property;” and
WHEREAS, the User wishes to create an outdoor arts project consisting of painted
murals on the Property, hereinafter referred to as “the Project”; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to permit User to create the Project on the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, by and in consideration of the covenants and agreements to be
performed by the User, both parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. The City agrees that the User may utilize the Property for purposes of creating the Project.
The City agrees to provide the User with access to the Property at reasonable times to enable
the User to complete installation of the Project. The User must complete installation of the
Project no later than January 31, 2017.
2. The User agrees that the Project will be funded completely by the User, and the City will not
reimburse the User for any materials or equipment used in creating the Project.
3. The User agrees to utilize the Property in an "as is" condition and that it will utilize the
Property only for purposes of installation of the Project and will not utilize the Property for
any other purpose. The User agrees to notify the City when the User wishes to be present at
the Property for purposes of installing the Project together with details of the nature of the
installation activity to take place, so as not to conflict with activities to be scheduled by the
City, including maintenance and operations of the Property by the City.
4. The User agrees that the only modification will be to paint the exterior of the Property, and
that no other modification is permitted or contemplated by this Agreement.
5. The User agrees to submit for approval the proposed design for the Project to the City at least
45 days prior to beginning work. The User may not begin the Project until it has received
written approval from the City. Once the design has been approved, the User agrees not to
change or modify the approved design without written consent of the City.
6. The User agrees that it has the appropriate rights and permission for use of all of the
proposed designs as part of the Project prior to submission to the City.
7. The User agrees to abide by all City directives regarding type and specifications for materials
used, including but not limited to UV protectant additives in the paints.
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8. The User agrees that it retains no rights in the Project once the work has started, before or
after completion.
9. The User agrees to be responsible for all loss or damage from any cause whatsoever to any of
its property or equipment which is used in creating the Project. The User is responsible for
providing its own liability and loss insurance coverage for any of its property or equipment
used in creating the Property and the User expressly acknowledges that no part of said
property or equipment shall be covered under the City’s insurance policies.
10. The User agrees to assume responsibility for all and any liability arising from any activities
conducted by the User on the premises of the City pursuant to this Agreement. The User shall
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, official and employees from
any and all claims or lawsuits arising from the acts, omissions or conduct of the User, its
employees, members, officers, contractors or agents, under this Agreement.
11. The User shall cooperate with any directive made by the City with regard to utilization of or
access to the Property so that the operation of the Property by the City shall not be impaired.
12. Neither the User nor any of its employees, members, officers, contractors or agents are
employees of the City and are not entitled to any benefits from the City. This Agreement
shall not constitute the formation of a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
The User is without authority to act as the agent or representative of the City and shall not
purport to agree to or approve on behalf of the City any contract or obligation of the City.
13. The individual signing below warrants and represents that he or she is duly authorized to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the User.
14. All notices, requests, or other communication to Lessor shall be given in writing addressed as
follows:
City of Roswell
Attn: Planning Department
415 N. Richardson Ave.
P.O. Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88202-1838
Roswell Pro Arts
Attn: Miranda Howe
//Add1
//Add2
15. The City may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice to the
User. The City may also direct the User to remove the Project or any part of it within a
reasonable period of time thereafter. In the event that the User does not remove the Project,
the City may remove the Project and dispose of the Project without liability to User or any
other person who may have contributed to the Project.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
first written above.
Attest: CITY OF ROSWELL
Sharon Coll, City Clerk JAMES R. HOGAN, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Approved as to form: ROSWELL PRO ARTS
Aaron Holloman, City Attorney MIRANDA HOWE, //TITLE
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CITY OF ROSWELL
Infrastructure Committee
Large Conference Room, City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider Chaves County Detention Pond Request.
BACKGROUND: Chaves County is interested in completing a new drainage pond in the
area of Hobson Road and Old Dexter Highway. The size is
approximately 6 acres in size but this size could be increased. The site is
located on the Tweedy Farms property that is currently being leased to
Dean Sons. Staff has met with Mr. Sons and he understands the request
and will look with the City to revise the lease as needed to
accommodate the pond. The County has hired Occum Engineering to
finalize and oversee the construction.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: As presented by Occum Engineering, all associated costs would be
borne by Chaves County. A pond would decrease the amount of
acreage available to Tweedy Farm lease and would likely reduce
monetary terms of the lease.
LEGAL REVIEW: None at this time
BOARD AND
COMMITTEE ACTION: Infrastructure Committee is asked to consider Chaves County Detention
Pond request. Is this something that should continue to be developed?
Is this something that this Committee does not wish to continue with
this request from County?
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Occum Engineering proceed with development of pond project. City
staff to continue to review project requirements as it impacts Tweedy
Farm lease. All developments to return to Infrastructure Committee for
continued review and considerations.
Attachments: Aerial Photo of Proposed Pond Location
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Tweedy Farms
Drainage
Pond
Hobson Road
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88202
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider approval of the Smart Water Meter Project as
presented and instruct Staff to proceed with the purchase and
installation of the Smart Water Meter System.
BACKGROUND: Staff has observed a substantial amount of water use not being
captured within the City water revenue due to antiquated
metering systems.
Staff recommended the consideration of Smart Water Meter
Project.
This project would replace current antiquated systems with new
technologies which utilize highly accurate devices so the City
may capture true water use along with accurate revenue.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Project Budget = $19,853,557. Funding will be provided through
a Utility Revenue Bond within the Public Bond Market.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not at this time.
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: Both Infrastructure (11/21/16) and Finance (12/1/16)
Committees will be presented the Smart Water Meter Project
for recommendation to proceed with the purchase and install.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Consider approval of the Smart Water Meter Project as
presented and instruct staff to proceed with the purchase and
installation of the Smart Water Meter System.
ATTACHMENTS: Smart Meter Selection Memo
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City of Roswell
P.O. Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88202-1838
Memo
To: City Council
From: Art Torrez, Kevin Dillon & Louis Najar
Date: November 15, 2016
Re: Smart Water Meter System Selection
Upon final review for the best system to serve the City of Roswell Water Department we
narrowed down the selection to (3) companies that we feel had the most to offer; Mueller,
Sensus & Kamstrup. We have summarized the findings of the 3 meters below;
Remote Supply
Meter Remote Owner Reimb
Meter Type Modular Warranty Shut-off Valve Type Chain
Material Monitoring over 1% Claims
Valve Mgt
Possitive
Mueller Cast Bronze Yes 98.50% Yes Diaphram Yes Yes No
Displacement
Sensus Magnetic Composite No 98.50% Yes SST Ball No Yes No
Ultrasonc
Kamstrup Composite Yes 98.50% Yes SST Ball Yes Yes Yes
Magnetic
o Meter Type;
Positive Displacement - is a type of flow meter that requires fluid to
mechanically displace components in the meter in order for flow measurement.
Magnetic Flow Meters - commonly referred to as "mag meters", are technically
a velocity-type water meter, except that they use electromagnetic properties to
determine the water flow velocity, rather than the mechanical means used by
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jet and turbine meters. Mag meters use the physics principle of Faraday's law of
induction for measurement, and require AC or DC electricity from a power line
or battery to operate the electromagnets. Since mag meters have no
mechanical measuring element, they normally have the advantage of being able
to measure flow in either direction, and use electronics for measuring and
totalizing the flow.
Ultrasonic - is a type of flow meter that measures the velocity of a fluid with
ultrasound to calculate volume flow. Using ultrasonic transducers, the flow
meter can measure the average velocity along the path of an emitted beam of
ultrasound, by averaging the difference in measured transit time between the
pulses of ultrasound propagating into and against the direction of the flow or by
measuring the frequency shift from the Doppler effect
o Meter Material;
Cast Bronze – Bronze is melted and poured into a casting then machined into
the final cast body. Then all of the additional components are inserted into the
cast body. This is one of the oldest materials currently in use for water meters.
Composite – This would consist of the same type of process however, instead of
using Bronze the process would call for industrial grade plastics. The major
benefit is the lack of mineral build-up due to given water conditions.
o Modular:
This would allow the access and repair of given components for ease of
repairing / replacing given elements within the meter. This would include
valves, batteries, etc.
• The Sensus meter is a totally sealed and enclosed unit not allowing
access to the batteries, valves, etc.
o Warranty - This is the read accuracy for the life of the meter as long as there is battery
supply to the meter. The meter companies are including full battery replacement for
the entire 20 year finance period.
o Remote Shut-off Valve – This is the system which will allow the controlling of the water
valve from the water billing department in lieu of dispatching field personnel to
manually actuate the valves in the field.
o Remote Shut-off Valve Type;
Diaphragm Valve; (or membrane valves) consists of a valve body with two or
more ports, a diaphragm, and a "weir or saddle" or seat upon which the
diaphragm closes the valve.
SST Ball Valve; is a form of quarter-turn valve which uses a hollow, perforated
and pivoting ball (SST, Stainless Steel) to control flow through it. It is open when
the ball's hole is in line with the flow and closed when it is pivoted 90-degrees
by the valve handle. The ball cavity also will have a lubricating plastic liner to
prevent valve seizing.
o Supply Chain Management – In this application the selected vendor must maintain an
established inventory level. We would not be billed for any inventory until it is pulled
for install. Also, we would not be billed for any equipment pulled due to warranty
claims.
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CITY OF ROSWELL
Infrastructure Committee
Large Conference Room, City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: New Recreation Center Presentation
BACKGROUND: Present information regarding the new recreation center project,
funding options, and operational details.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD AND
COMMITTEE ACTION: Action item for any direction which may result from this presentation
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
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CITY OF ROSWELL
Infrastructure Committee
Large Conference Room, City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Convention Center Improvements Presentation
BACKGROUND: Present information regarding the Convention Center Improvements
project.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD AND
COMMITTEE ACTION: Action item for any direction which may result from this presentation
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
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