Water Resources Board – August 25, 2026 (audio only)

The City of Murfreesboro Water Resources Board held a meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contract matters. The board approved the purchase of 5,000 cellular endpoints (ERTs) from United Cellular for $685,000 as part of a multi-year plan to upgrade their advanced metering infrastructure, moving from older network assets to cellular communication. This purchase was sole sourced due to compatibility with existing systems. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of two survey-grade GPS rover units and accessories totaling $55,047 to support accurate mapping of water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. The board also approved a $117,620 agreement fee with CSX for permitting and work related to sewer rehabilitation under railroad tracks, a cost not previously accounted for in the project budget. The meeting included discussion of budget amendments to comply with comptroller requirements, focusing on reducing expenses and adjusting for depreciation to avoid a red budget status. No motions were required for the budget amendments as they were handled at the council level. The board received a presentation on the stormwater annual report but took no procurement action on that item.