3.9. SR 07-16-2007
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To
Ci Council
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Description
Consider Street Light Payment Policy
Meeting Date
ul 16, 2007
Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Council is asked to adopt the attached street light payment policy.
Backzround/Discussion
At the July 9 work session, the city council discussed a street light payment policy between the Elk River
Municipal Utilities (ERMU) and the City of Elk River for the payment of street lights in street
reconstruction and improvement projects. The Elk River Municipal Utility Commission approved this
policy at its June meeting.
In summary, the policy states that, consistent with ERMU's existing street lighting policy, ERMU will pay
for new street lights and the installation of the new lights. The city will pay for replacement street lights
and ERMU will be responsible for the installation of the replacement lights.
Financial Impact
The street lighting costs for upcoming projects will be factored into both the project budget and ERMU's
electric budget. The impact to the city and ERMU will vary depending upon the number of new and
replacement lights in each project.
Attachments
-Street Light Payment Policy
Action
Motion by _
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
S:\Council\Lori\2007\Street Light Payment policy 0716 07.doc
Street Light Payment Policy
The intent of the Street Light Payment Policy (policy) is to address the payment for street
lights installed in street rehabilitation and improvement projects. This Policy addresses both
the replacement of existing street lights and the installation of additional street lights in street
improvement and rehabilitation projects. It does not apply to new developments.
The cost for street lights in street reconstruction and improvement projects will be allocated
as follows:
1. Replacement Street Lights:
· The City will pay the material cost of replacement lights. ERMU will
invoice the City for the replaced street light material cost providing
documentation of the actual costs along with the invoice.
· ERMU will provide the labor to install the lights.
2. New Street Lights:
· ERMU will pay for the material cost of new street lights.
· ERMU will provide the labor to install the lights.
The City will notify ERMU of the estimated street lighting costs when a street improvement
or rehabilitation project is being considered. The City will notify ERMU when a project is
being considered and provide cost estimates as soon as they are available.a
Considered by City Council on 07/16/07
S: \POLICIES\Street Light Payment Policy.doc