The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #11-96
Resolution to approve undergrounding of power lines and cable lines
along 2nd Street and installation of Decorative Lighting
WHEREAS, The 2nd Street reconstruction project has been approved by the Council and is underway, and
WHEREAS, In an effort to further enhance the 2nd Street Reconstruction project the Council has discussed and considered the underground installation of overhead lines within the bounds of that project, and
WHEREAS, The Council was advised of estimated project costs of $90,000 to $100,000 related to the underground wiring installation and between $39,600 and $110,000 for light fixtures, same being dependent on the number of fixtures required and the type of lighting, whether LED or a Sodium fixture, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the installation of period lighting with underground wiring to be in the best interests of the project and the City, and directs staff to proceed with plans for said outcome.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Monticello does hereby direct staff to arrange for the underground installation of existing overhead lines and the purchase and installation of period light fixtures within the area of the 2nd Street Reconstruction project.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 20th day of June, 2011.
John Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk