The City is in the beginning phases of entering into a shared services agreement with Grand Blanc Township and Mundy Township on a water meter reading system. Provided by ETNA Supply and Sensus program called Flex Net Meter Read System, an antenna to be placed on Grand Blanc Township’s Baldwin Road Water Tower will pick up a signal on individual property owner’s water usage for all three communities. This automated system will eliminate the need for a manual meter reading by City public works employees and data input by the administrative staff. Currently, the only barrier to date for this project is a funding source. The City of Grand Blanc received notice that the project does qualify for funding under the DWRF loan category and can proceed with further plans to implement this project. Estimated cost savings: $43,000.