Recommendation Concerning Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contracts - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board ratify the following September 20, 2018, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contracts:
A. Approving the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule for the Westernmark Subdivision within the Palafox Redevelopment Area for $74,259.36;
B. Approving the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule along Gulf Beach Highway within the Warrington Redevelopment Area for $94,422.48; and
C. Authorizing the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Contracts.
[Funding: Palafox CRA, Fund 151/Cost Center 370115 and Warrington CRA, Fund 151/Cost Center 370114]
BACKGROUND:
These streetlight projects are to provide pedestrian and vehicle safety enhancements in various neighborhoods. The Palafox Redevelopment Area Contract will provide for the installation of 32 LED lighting fixtures within the Westernmark subdivision. The Warrington Redevelopment Area Contract will provide for the installation of 58 LED lighting fixtures along Gulf Beach Highway from Navy Blvd to Fairfield. Both contracts include one year's worth of energy and maintenance.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funds are available in Palafox CRA, Fund 101/Cost Center 370115 and Warrington CRA, Fund 151/Cost Center 370114.
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 these five-year contracts 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 these Contracts.
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.