With the construction of Phase II of Chrysalis Acres Subdivision, the property owners have approached the City with the desire to install street lighting.  This would be a NorthWestern Energy owned and operated lighting district.  In order to pay the costs of ownership, energy, and maintenance for this street lighting, it is necessary to create a Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (SILMD) to assess the district costs to abutting and benefiting property owners. Passage of the Resolution of Intent is the first step in the legal process of creating an SILMD. Passage of the Resolution of Intent will trigger the mailing of legal notices to the affected property owners and set a Council public hearing for the June 13, 2011, City Council meeting.

The Council may:

• Pass the Resolution of Intent to Create SILMD 308 - Chrysalis Acres Subdivision, Phase II, and set a public hearing for the Resolution Creating the SILMD for the June 13, 2011 Council meeting; or
• Do not pass this Resolution, nor set a public hearing, leaving the area without lighting.

All ownership, energy, and maintenance costs for this proposed light district will be paid for by assessments against properties within the district.

Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution of Intent to create SILMD 308 and set a public hearing date for June 13, 2011, where action will be taken for the creation of this SILMD.