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Street project so no impacts to existing infrastructure is anticipated. Notification: No notifications were required for this case. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: The Public Works Committee reviewed preliminary plans and costs for street and pedestrian facility lighting along Center Street during their March 31st meeting. Several revisions to the preliminary plan were requested as follows: • Add two more 25 -foot tall street lights at the intersection of Center Street and 145th Avenue to provide street lighting in all quadrants of the intersection. • Align all 14 -foot tall poles between Sunwood Drive and 145th Avenue directly across from each other. • Add a light near the crosswalk at the intersection of Center Street and Ramsey Parkway. The attached proposed plan and cost estimate incorporates the Public Works Committee's requested revisions. The Public Works Committee recommended City Council approval of the attached lighting improvements. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion to approve plans and cost estimate and award a contract to Connexus Energy for Riverdale Drive Lighting Improvements, Improvement Project #15-22. Alternative #2 — Motion denying approval of plans for Riverdale Drive Lighting Improvements at this time. Funding Source: Funding for the proposed Center Street lighting improvements is proposed to be paid through the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant awarded to the City for constructing all of the Center Street improvements between Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Parkway. The preliminary estimate for the Center Street lighting improvements awarded as part of the TOD grant was $30,000. Staff is currently checking with the TOD grant administrator to verify that the increased amount of about $18,900 will be eligible for funding through the TOD grant. In the event the balance of the increased costs are not eligible for funding through the TOD grant, the outstanding balance is proposed to be paid through the Street Lighting Fund which has a balance of over $1.1 million. Recommendation: Staff recommends Alternative #1 per the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Action: Approval or denial of the proposed Center Street lighting improvements. Resolution 15 04 094 Center St Lighting Plan & Estimate Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/09/2015 01:37 PM Form Started By: Bruce Westby Started On: 04/06/2015 03:50 PM Final Approval Date: 04/09/2015