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County Administrator's Report 10. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	10/04/2018
Issue: Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contract in the Palafox Redevelopment Area
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contract in the Palafox Redevelopment Area - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contracts:

A. Approve the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule to install 32 LED streetlights for the Westernmark Subdivision within the Palafox Redevelopment Area ;

B. Approve one of the following payment plans:

1. Pay upfront cost of $74,259.36, which includes one year of energy and maintenance, and thereafter the monthly cost will be $240.78;

OR

2. Pay no upfront cost, and the monthly cost will be $1,325; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Gulf Power Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service for a full term of five years and thereafter from year-to-year until terminated by notice to either party by the other party.

[Funding: Fund 151, Palafox CRA TIF, Cost Center 370115]

BACKGROUND:

This additional streetlight project will provide pedestrian and vehicle safety enhancements in the Westernmark neighborhoods. The Palafox Redevelopment Area Contract will provide for the installation of 32 LED lighting fixtures within the Westernmark subdivision. This project is consistent the mission of Escambia County to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance the quality of life, to meet common needs, and to promote a safe and healthy community. Attach is the upfront cost Contract. The contract for the monthly cost will be distributed separately. Also attached is a revised copy of the streetlight analysis.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Palafox CRA TIF, Fund 101, Cost Center 370115.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Contract has been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney. Legal advises the Board to note that early termination of this five-year contract will require payment of all unpaid charges for the remainder of the contract term.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Services/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will handle the processing of this Contract.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

After Board approval, NHS/CRA staff will coordinate with Gulf Power and provide updates to the applicable neighborhood organizations.

Attachments
PalafoxCRA_Streetlight Contract_Sept2018
CRA Streetlight Analysis_Oct2018