Dave Raue, the contractor awarded the project, started work on July 3. Phase 1 finished in August.
Phase 1 Meter Assembly Project Costs
| Assembly/Components | Budgeted/Projected Cost per Lot | Actual 1st year Cost per Lot |
| Household service cans (incl. shutoff & dual check valves) | $576 | $604 |
| Curb stop, standpipe, misc. adapters, connectors, cement | $45 | $218 |
| Can installation/connection service line and mainline (labor) | $500 | $600 |
| Radio-read meter | $197 | $192 |
| Software and hand-held reader – total cost $8,500 | $54 | $144 |
| Service Can Locking Lid | -------- | $46 |
| Water Computer | -------- | $13 |
| Admin Supplies (checks) | -------- | $3 |
| Subtotal | $1372 | $1820 |
| Taxes 7% | $96 | $38 |
| Subtotal | $1468 | $1838 |
| Contingency 15% | $218 | -------- |
| Total Cost per Lot | $1686 | $1858 |
Overrun Causes
Installed 59 Cans (vs. 50 planned/year)
Federal No/Low Lead Plumbing Requirement
Original Parts Estimate Out of Date and Incomplete
Misc. Parts for Contractor Installation
Labor Contract (+20%)
Vacant Lot Opt Out Option
Radio Read Software & Reader Purchased Year 1
Water Computer Purchase
PRVs (Pressure Regulator Valves)