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County Administrator's Report 12. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	11/05/2015
Issue: CRA Neighborhood Improvement Project Street Lighting Contracts
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning CRA Neighborhood Improvement Project Street Lighting Contracts - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Neighborhood Improvement Project Lighting Contracts:

A. Approve the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service within the Englewood CRA for $235,586.48;

B. Approve the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service within the Cantonment CRA for $63,192.88; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to sign the Contracts.

[Funding: Fund 129/2010, 2011, and 2012 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214, 370216, and 370211]

BACKGROUND:

During the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Planning process, the Board has designated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for CRA Neighborhood Improvement Projects to help meet needs identified in various Community Redevelopment Area plans. These funds are to provide neighborhood improvement projects in County designated redevelopment areas, such as street rehabilitation/reconstruction; new or upgraded street lighting; sidewalk construction/reconstruction; sanitary sewer and/or stormwater drainage improvements; and related infrastructure improvements. Funding for this activity was approved by the Board on July 8, 2010; August 4, 2011; and August 9, 2012 (See EXHIBIT I for a summary of HUD Annual Plan Approval and activities).

The Englewood Contract (EXHIBIT II) will provide for the upgrade of 680 fixtures from sodium to LED lighting fixtures. The Cantonment Contract (EXHIBIT III) will provide for the installation of 154 LED fixtures. Both contracts include one year's worth of energy and maintenance.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are currently available in Fund 129/2010, 2011, and 2012 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214, 370216, and 370211. After year one, energy costs will be paid from the applicable CRA Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fund.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Contracts have been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney. Legal advises the Board to note that early termination of these five (5) year contracts will require payment of all unpaid charges for the remainder of the contract term.

PERSONNEL:

No impact to personnel.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The Board must approve CDBG funded contracts.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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

Attachments
Ex I-HUD AP Summaries
Ex II-Englewood Lighting Contract
Ex III-Cantonment Lighting Contract