Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for the installation of a street lighting system with underground wiring under the assessment procedure. Property owners have submitted a petition for a high pressure sodium street lighting system with ornamental poles and underground wiring for the Raspberry Run Subdivision. This legislation also authorizes the transfer of funds from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund for the City's share in the cost of installing the street lighting system and amends the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget.
The Raspberry Run Subdivision includes: Raspberry Run Drive, Raspberry Run Court, Trestle Court, Basia Drive and Poplar Bend Drive.
Resolution No. 290X-2003, adopted September 15, 2003, authorized the preparation of plans and specifications. Emergency declaration of necessity, Resolution Number 028X-2004 was adopted March 8, 2004. Ordinance Number 1844-2004, determining to proceed, was passed November 15, 2004.
Four bids were received and opened by the Director of Public Utilities on February 9, 2005. The Division of Electricity recommends an award to Jess Howard Electric Company, in the amount of $79,908.15, as the lowest responsive and responsible bid received. Their Contract Compliance Number is 314405752.
Please see attachment ORD0865-2005BidTab.doc for further information pertaining to bids and estimated associated costs.
Emergency action is requested due to Citizens' approved petition for a timely implementation of construction services.
FISCAL IMPACT: The determined amount to be paid for the City's share under the Raspberry Run Subdivision assessment project is $21,000.00. Funds for the City's share are being transferred within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Distribution System Improvements Fund from the Distribution Improvements Project.
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