HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 02 13 Consent 301 Streetlight Base Rate 2017COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 301
REQUEST:
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
February 13, 2017 KS KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
The Public Works Department, Urban Beautification Division, is requesting authorization to
increase the streetlight reimbursement rate from $13.34 to $13.36 per light for communities
with decorative streetlights. A $0.02 rate increase is also proposed for the Tuscawilla
Lighting and Beautification District (TLBD), which would bring the reimbursement from
$13.18 in 2016 to $13.20 in 2017. The increase is in accordance with the revised rate
schedule from Duke Energy, effective January 1 st, 2017.
SYNOPSIS:
The City's streetlights are leased from Duke Energy at a flat rate. The adopted City standard
streetlight consists of one 30/35' concrete pole attached to one high pressure sodium 100
watt cobra fixture. The fuel and energy cost for a standard streetlight is revised annually by
Duke Energy and used to calculate a base streetlight rate for quarterly reimbursement to the
homeowner's associations (HOAs) that have a Neighborhood Street Sign and Light
Improvement Agreement (NSSLIA) with the City. These HOAs have decorative
streetlights and are reimbursed by the City for the base rate. The HOA pays the difference
between the base rate and the cost of the decorative lighting. The reimbursement rate for
the TLBD is less than the rate for other participating communities because the TLBD utility
account is under the name of the City of Winter Springs and therefore, they are not charged
municipal utility tax by Duke Energy, so they are not reimbursed for the municipal utility
tax.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On April 13th, 1998, the Commission adopted the standard cobra streetlight. This
streetlight configuration is provided as a minimum standard along public roadways
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throughout Winter Springs. The fuel and energy cost for a standard streetlight is revised
annually by Duke Energy and used to calculate the base streetlight rate for quarterly
reimbursement to HOAs that have a NSSLIA with the City. The HOAs that have
decorative streetlights are reimbursed by the City for the base rate. The HOA pays the
difference between the base rate and the cost of decorative lighting. Currently, the City has
an inventory of approximately 2,137 streetlights within the public right -of -way, 631
decorative streetlights within participating communities, and 636 streetlights within the
TLBD. There are currently 11 neighborhood groups that have entered into a NSSLIA.
1. Winding Hollow -144 lights
2. Glen Eagle -117 lights
3. Stone Gable -28 lights
4. Moss Cove -6 lights
5. Jesup's Reserve -38 lights
6. Mt. Greenwood -28 lights
7. The Highlands -90 lights
8. Winter Springs Village -87 lights
9. Amberly- IIlights
10. Jesup's Landing -46 lights
11. Seven Oaks -36 lights
In January of each year, Duke Energy makes available to the City a revised rate schedule for
streetlighting that will become effective January 1st of that calendar year. Based on Duke
Energy rates effective January 1, 2017, the City Standard Streetlight Base Rate should be
adjusted from $13.34 to $13.36 per light for all communities excluding the TLBD. The
TLBD rate should be $13.20, as the TLBD does not currently pay municipal utility tax and
is therefore not reimbursed for municipal utility tax. The rate revision will result in an
increase in cost to the City of approximately $305 for 1 year of service, as compared to the
previous rate, if no additional rate adjustments occur. Below is a summary of the Duke
Energy base rate changes over the past 5 years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As a result of the January 2017 Duke Energy rate increase, the City will pay approximately
$305 more for streetlight reimbursement for 2017 as compared to the previous year.
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This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Public Works Department recommends that the City Commission approve the revised
streetlight base rate of $13.36 for applicable communities with decorative streetlights and
$13.20 for the TLBD.
ATTACHMENTS:
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