(The Center Square) – With Bossier City having 2,600 water meters not reading correctly, the City Council will decide on additional funding during this week’s meeting.
Chief Administrative Officer Amanda Nottingham shared the information with the council. A request of $250,000 will be in front of the City Council for the replacement of a portion of the meters.
The council will discuss final readings and hold space for public comment on the issue during this week’s City Council meeting, following the introduction of the ordinance during the July 29 meeting.
Nottingham told the council they would be meeting to get updated pricing to gauge the scope of the work needed. Originally, to replace the 2,600, she quoted $3 million but expressed that this price is outdated.
Reports presented by Nottingham gave a $20 million price tag to replace all the meters. The $250,000 being asked for would come from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund if passed.
As of now, the city is having to estimate water usage on the 2,600 meters that are not reading correctly based on an estimated usage from the past six months.
Other items being discussed by the Bossier City Council include amending the 2025 General Fund Engineering Department budget for an increase in materials cost estimated to be $50,000. The council will also hear final reading on the sale of a boom truck to the town of Benton for $50,000.
The city council will meet on Tuesday to hear from the public surrounding the water meter issue and make a final vote.
