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← Thursday, May 7, 2026

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.

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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

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes