Title
LYNX Blue Line Extension - Street Lighting Agreements with Duke Energy
Action
Action:
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements in a total amount up to $2,000,000 with Duke Energy for the installation of street and pedestrian lighting for the LYNX Blue Line Extension project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Stephen Bolt, Transportation
Danny Rogers, CATS
Explanation
§ As part of the LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) project, CATS will make one-time, upfront payment for street and pedestrian LED lighting to be provided and installed by Duke Energy within the BLE project limits.
§ The monthly lighting bill will be paid by the Charlotte Department of Transportation as part of the public lighting agreement between the City of Charlotte and Duke Energy. The standard monthly costs-per-light will apply for these lights.
§ The payment estimate is based upon the installation of 374 street lights, 222 pedestrian lights, and a 10% contingency.
§ The cost for these payments is included in the approved BLE Project budget.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Opportunity
Pursuant to Department of Transportation DBE Program, subpart C, no DBE utilization goal was set for this solicitation and resultant due to no subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Community Investment Plan
Additional lighting will have an on-going operating cost to the City’s General Fund of approximately $8,500 per month.