Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/17/2011

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Public Works Committee 5. 2. Meeting Date: 05/17/2011 By: Title: Len Linton, Engineering/Public Works Consider Installing Permanent Power for Happy Days Celebration Background: The Happy Days Committee rents portable generators to provide power for the stage show, food vendors and inflatable attractions. They are planning to rent three (3) generators for 2011. Staff was asked to investigate installing underground power to the site. We contacted Connexus Energy and asked for a quote to provide three (3) service locations to match the generator placement. Their quote will provide cable to the meter location. The City will need to hire an electrician to install the wire from the meter to the service panel locations. We contacted Rapid Electric who performes electrical work for the City to get an estimate for setting the service panels and connecting to the meters. We used the attached map for 2010 to develop the estimate. The location of the inflatables has not been determined for 2011. The estimate for the generators for 2011 is $3,500. The estimate from Connexus is $8,300. The estimate from Rapid electric is $3,000. There will be City Permit fees of $500. The total estimate for installing permanent power to the site is $13,000. There will be monthly service charges once the permanent power is installed. The cost of installing permanent power is 4 times the projected rental rate for 2011. Notification: Observations: Funding Source: The proposed funding source is the Happy Days fund. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends evaluating the the long term plans for the COR and Happy Days. The decision on installing permanent power should complement the long term plans. Committee Action: Motion based on discussion. 2010 Map Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Olson Brian Olson 05/10/2011 12:59 PM KurtUlrich Jo Thieling 05/12/2011 12:01 PM Form Started By: Len Linton Started On: 05/10/2011 08:54 AM Final Approval Date: 05/12/2011