O-2008-3118 grant streetlight allocation easement to CenterPoint Energy/install 10 decorative streetlights-Pond to Park project located at 3502 Driftwood

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEl\'1 Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: Requested By: Stephen L. Barr ouree of Funds: N/A Department: Parks & Recreation Ace't Number: Report: _ Resolution: _Ordinance: -X- Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Easement Agreement Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: CenterPoint Survey Document Bud eted Item: YES NO N/A Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Phase III of the Pond to Park project includes interior park lighting to illuminate the interior of the park for patron access. The City of La Porte has excess capacity in its CenterPoint street light allocation for this year to install ten decorative street lights in the park, utilizing the CenterPoint Decorative Streetlight Program In order to proceed with the project CenterPoint Energy requires an easement in the portion of the park where the lighting wIll be installed. CenterPoint staffhas reviewed the plans for the park and approved the installation, and has provided the survey required to obtain the easement. The easement consists of a 5' strip adjacent to the existing east-west walkway, and a 10' strip adjacent to the existing north-south walkway and viewing platform (see survey, attached). The City of La Porte has used excess streetlights from its allocation to light two previous park projects, the jogging trail at Glen Meadows Park, and the entrance drive to Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Staff recommends approval of an Ordinance granting the e'dsement to CenterPoint Energy which will allow the placement of ten decorative streetlights in the park located at 3502 Driftwood, La Porte. Council A enda IO)~ Date