6.e.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 03/15/2023
- Title:
- Discussion regarding work conducted on overhead lighting along 6th Street
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Discussion regarding work conducted on overhead lighting along 6th Street, including hardwire power solution and actions following property damage.
BACKGROUND
During FY 2022, the Economic Development Corporation allocated funding for the purpose of purchase and installation of LED lighting along 6th Street. Over the course of the one-year warranty period, City staff and the contractor – Pfeiffer & Sons – discovered that the wireless connectivity system originally installed with the lights was not effective, and that hard-wiring would need to take place. DJ Hutchison (Project Manager) worked closely with the contractor to ensure this work would be executed during the warranty period for the lights, which ends during March 2023.
Pfeiffer & Sons reported on Monday, March 6 that the hard-wiring of the system was going well, that the wireless equipment would be removed throughout the week, and that the complete system should be operational following a brief troubleshooting period. The estimated completion date should fall before March 17.
In addition to the hard-wiring process, Pfeiffer & Sons has also responded to emergency repairs following a traffic accident in early February. The accident resulted in damage to two (2) runs of LED string lights as well as light poles and bases. On March 6, DJ Hutchison reported that the contractor was able to run a temporary support cable and signal wire from 7th Avenue to 9th Avenue, avoiding a total outage while replacement poles and equipment are shipped. The contractor estimates the replacement materials will arrive toward the end of April.
Staff has allocated $38,725 from the EDC Budget to temporarily cover the repairs. The City is in communication with the driver’s insurance company and hopes to recover all or most of the cost of the repairs.
Pfeiffer & Sons reported on Monday, March 6 that the hard-wiring of the system was going well, that the wireless equipment would be removed throughout the week, and that the complete system should be operational following a brief troubleshooting period. The estimated completion date should fall before March 17.
In addition to the hard-wiring process, Pfeiffer & Sons has also responded to emergency repairs following a traffic accident in early February. The accident resulted in damage to two (2) runs of LED string lights as well as light poles and bases. On March 6, DJ Hutchison reported that the contractor was able to run a temporary support cable and signal wire from 7th Avenue to 9th Avenue, avoiding a total outage while replacement poles and equipment are shipped. The contractor estimates the replacement materials will arrive toward the end of April.
Staff has allocated $38,725 from the EDC Budget to temporarily cover the repairs. The City is in communication with the driver’s insurance company and hopes to recover all or most of the cost of the repairs.
ANALYSIS
Receive update regarding work conducted by contractor, Pfeiffer and Sons, on 6th Street lighting and related assets/materials.