Item 16 Passed 10-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item would green-light a contract with M.E. Simpson Company to evaluate Austin Water's production meters and run pitot testing — essentially checking that the equipment measuring how much water moves through the system is reading accurately. Why it matters: accurate meters keep water tracking and billing reliable for the whole utility. The contract is capped at $150,000, with funding available in Austin Water's operating budget.
The official agenda language
Authorize a contract for production meter evaluation and pitot testing for Austin Water with M.E. Simpson Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.
The roll call
Approved on Consent 10-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes