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Consideration of request from the City Engineer for approval of State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Street Lighting Conversion under the Carbon Reduction Program (CIP Project #2403)
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Submitted by:
Boris Veleusic, PE
City Engineer
Department
Department of Public Works, Engineering
A. Issue
Consideration of request from the City Engineer for approval of State Municipal Agreement (SMA) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) for Street Lighting Conversion under the Carbon Reduction Program (CIP Project #2403)
B. Background/Options
The City applied for and received grant funding under the DOT’s Carbon Reduction Program. The proposed project will replace early generation LED street light fixtures that are nearly at the end of their useful life. The fixtures to be replaced are located on various streets throughout the city. All fixtures are owned and operated by the City of Wauwatosa. The fixtures will be replaced with energy-efficient alternatives.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 3. Identify opportunities to invest in and increase energy efficiency in City operations
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 5. Increase alternative (non-property tax based) funding to support capital projects
D. Fiscal Impact
This project is partially funded through WisDOT’s Carbon Reduction Program. Eligible project costs are funded 80% state and 20% local.
Funding for our share of the project is included in our Capital Improvements Plan (CIP project #2403). Final costs will be determined by final design and bid prices.
E. Recommendation
Authorize execution of the attached State/Municipal Agreements for Construction and Maintenance obligations.