City Council

g. Renewal of Weathermatic Smart Irrigation Controller AirCard Software - In December of\n2011, the City Council authorized the purchase of “Smart” irrigation controllers for all City-\nmaintained landscape areas, including the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs).\nRenewal of the existing Smartlink Aircard software with new Smartlink software is needed to\ncontinue efficiency, effectiveness and maintain the health and appearance of the landscape.\nIncluded with the software is Smartlink Aircards hardware. These Smartlink Aircards connect\nthe Smartlink controllers to the web application, which provides web-based control from a\ncomputer, tablet, or smartphone. It is estimated by using this software there is a saving of 25%\nor more of water each year over standard irrigation controllers. Funding of $90,773 for the\nAircard software purchase is available through existing parks operations accounts, and some\noperational funding from benefitting LMDs. This software program is valid for four (4) years\nand is eligible for renewal after four (4) years.\nStaff recommends that the City Council authorize the renewal of Smartlink Aircards and\nsoftware and authorize the appropriation of $90,773 for the purchase of Smartlink\nAircards and Software.