CR 01-049 Approve Xcel Energy Street Lighting Contract-8th ave. S.
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April 12, 2001
HOPKINS
Council Report 2001-049
Approve Xcel Energy Street Lighting Contract - 8th Avenue South
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council authorize the
Mayor and City Manaaer to enter into a contract withXcel Eneray (Northern States
Power) for installation of 23 street lights alona 8th Avenue South from Mainstreet to
Excelsior Boulevard.
Overview.
This contract would require NSP, now Xcel Energy, to install and maintain street lighting
similar to those installed along Mainstreet. The proposed $92,385 contract covers
purchase and installation costs only. Energy and maintenance fees would be
$6.45/1ighUmonth. The energy portion of the fees is $2.80/lighUmonth. This is the same
rate as those installed along the Excelsior Blvd, Phase I segment. If approved, the new
lighting would be installed by an Xcel Energy contractor during road reconstruction in
2001.
Primary Issues to Consider.
Projectcost and funding
. Scope of maintenance
Supportina information.
March 21, 2001 NSP contract
Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
Financial Impact: $ 92.385 Budgeted: Y/N ~ Source: PIR Funds
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): City Strateaic Plan
Notes:
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Analvsis of Issues
Project cost and funding
The proposed cost is $92,385 for 23 street lights, or $4,016/light. The work will be
funded from the city's PIR account. The annual cost of energy and maintenance for this
section of street lighting will be $2, 139.00/year. The estimated current energy cost for
the existing lighting is $540/year.
Scope of Maintenance
25-year coverage including: repair/replacement of knocked down or damaged poles,
group relamp all lamps every 5-8 years, replacement of burned out lamps, replacement
of failed ballasts, fuses, photo-electric controls, etc.
Outdoor Lighting Contract
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In consideration of NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, hereinafter called "NSP" extending its
facilities to make outdoor lighting services available to:
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't:4",~j~.,a~:~:1,t~service a~dress): 8th Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and Main S~eet
jf\~~.~:.4~~iClty) Hopkins .'. .. (State) MN (ZIp Code) 55343-9475
\\1:, U 11i jj~h~ sum o~Ninety-two thousand Three hundred-eighty five and no/100 , Dollars ($92,385)
\tL.:\Vi:..:::fw1l1 be paId to NSP by (other than above) Same
liimimiiW A~dress (ot~er than above) 1010 First Street South .
~LULll.tUip (CIty) Hopkins . (State) MN . (ZIp Code) 55343-9475
'--;_;_;1 in accordance with the following terms of payment: 30 days after construction begins
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i i NSP Rep: John Hygrell
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Service consisting of:
To install a Purchase Option (Group Five) street light system consistiong of the following:
23 ea. - 150 watt lIP Acorn Fixt.
23 ea. - 6" Screw-in anchor base
1 ea. - MN Dot Feed point cabinet
Concrete removal and replacement
23 ea. - 15' Eden Aluminum Pole
1 ea. - 8" Screw-in anchor base
16 ea. - Removal of poles, fixtures
Restoration along the east side of 8th A venue
All fixtures, poles and other accessories will be Green in color.
~ We will be plowing, and directional boring the wiring and conduit on the West side of 8th Avenue with the.
i East side will be all boring.
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The rate on these fixtures will be $6.45, energy and maintenance per light. The surcharge per light is $1.30.
The energy portion of the $6.45 is $2.80 per light per month.
This proposall is valid for 30 calendar days.
Dated this _day of
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Customer: City of Hopkins
Northern States Power Company
By:
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Title: Principal Liehtine Consultant
Date: 3/21/2001
Div: 5t Paul
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