2004-03-08 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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0 Pg. 4 f' Cost: Based on Centerpoint Energy's current streetlighting rates, the monthly service cost of this plan will be $4.94. The annual cost of the North "D" Street project will be $59.28 based on the following: New 25,500 Lumen light/existing pole: $4.94/Month x 12 Months = 59.28/Year x 1 light = $59.28 Josh Way: Existing Conditions: Josh Way is a City -maintained, 2-Lane, concrete curb and gutter roadway. The street serves as a residential street in the Spencer Landing Subdivision. The streetlighting layout for Josh Way was designed in accordance with existing City standards for streetlighting in a residential subdivision (i.e. 200' spacing with lighting provided at street intersections) at the time of subdivision platting. Recommendation: The City does not recommend an additional light between Jessica Dr. and Tanya Dr. Per existing City standards there is currently a 200' spacing between existing streetlights on Josh Way. An assessment of costs and applicability is being conducted for an upgrade from 9500 lumen —100 watt to 25,5001umen — 250 watt for the existing streetlights in the Spencer Landing Subdivision. Total Annual Cost for North "D" St & Josh Way St Streedighting Project = $59.28 COMPREHENSIVE RECOMMENDATION A variance in wattage and lumens will be visually noticeable with the installation of the recommended 25,5001umen — 250-watt and 16,000 lumen —150-watt streetlights in comparison to the existing 9,500 lumens —100-watt streetlights throughout the majority of the City of La Porte. The difference in perception will be uncoordinated in the induction phase of the Streetlight Plan, but it will generate tremendous benefits in the imminent future by enhancing illumination in vital areas. Additionally, different grades of road finish between asphalt and concrete constitutes the classification and spacing within streetlights, in regards to reflection pattern. If applicable, staff would desire police department patrols of existing streetlight requests. This will allow access to the streetlight requests to be viewed in the evening hours, therefore, addressing malfunctioning streetlights. This process will assist in streamlining the streetlight repairs in a more effective and efficient manner.