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Baltimore will not outsource its water meter operations, city leaders announced Friday afternoon.
On Friday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, City Administrator Chris Shorter and Acting DPW Director Matthew Garbark the city will not outsource meter shop operations.
"The city is not moving forward with the Itron contract and they will not be laid off," Scott said. "Our meter shop workers are a part of our Baltimore family. They have my support as mayor, especially in this time of transition when we recognize the change in technology and change in scope of their work."
The meter shop manages the placement and maintenance of all city and Baltimore County water meters. Sixty-nine City employees are currently assigned to the Meter Shop, 92% being residents of Baltimore City, the mayor said.