AGENDA MEMO

City Council

May 3, 2010

 

Issue Statement

 

Approval of a resolution to accept a proposal from Gaffney’s PMI for the purchase and installation of one (1) street light at the northeast corner of Adams Street and Sleepy Hollow Lane in an amount not to exceed $4,420.00.

 

RESOLUTION

 

Background/History

 

The Department received a petition (see attached) requesting the City to purchase and install one (1) street light at the northeast corner of Adams Street and Sleepy Hollow Lane, see attached map labeled as Attachment 1. The petition stated that the proposed street light would provide security and motorist safety lighting for a residential area in the roadway. Staff has spoken with Mr Robert Cleary, Acting President of the Homeowners Association and petitioner and stated that the residents are in support of the proposed light and location. Please note that one signature was in opposition of the proposed street light due to light glare into the residence. Also, the resident stated that a stop sign would be an alternative solution than a street light. Another adjacent resident, who was for the street light, also stated that he was concerned about light glare. Director Gombac had visited both residents and informed them that light shields would be installed if the conditions were warranted. Gaffney’s PMI is the 2010 awarded street light vendor for the City and the unit prices are reflective of the contract.

 

The proposed expenditure would be expended from the following account:

 

ACCOUNT NUMBER

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION

FY  10/11 BUDGET

YEAR TO DATE EXPENDED

PROPOSED EXPENDITURE

PROPOSED BALANCE

 

01-30-4359

STREET LIGHTS

  $12,000.00

 $    4,757.00

$    4,420.00

$  2,823.00

 

Committee Recommendation

 

The Municipal Services Committee recommends approval of the purchase and installation of one (1) street light.

 

Alternate Consideration

 

Not approving the street light.

 

Decision Mode

 

This item will be placed on the May 3, 2010 City Council agenda for formal consideration.