HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 02 12 Consent 304 Streetlight ReimbursementCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 304
REQUEST:
Informational
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Public Hearings
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February 12, 2018 KS LR
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
The Public Works Department - Urban Beautification Division is requesting authorization
for a $0.28 increase for the streetlight reimbursement rate. The current rate of $13.36 per
light would be increased to $13.64 per light for communities with decorative streetlights. A
$0.27 rate increase is also proposed for the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
(TLBD), which would bring the reimbursement from $13.20 to $13.47 for 2018. The
increase is in accordance with the revised rate schedule from Duke Energy, effective
January 1st, 2018.
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:
Currently, the City has an inventory of approximately 2,137 streetlights within the public
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right -of -way, 651 decorative streetlights within the participating communities, and 636
streetlights within the TLBD. There are currently 12 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
12. Integra 360 -20 lights
In January of each year, Duke Energy makes available to the City a revised rate schedule
for street lighting that will become effective January 1st of that calendar year. Based on
Duke Energy rates effective January 1, 2018, the City standard streetlight base rate should
be adjusted from $13.36 to $13.64 per light for all communities excluding the TLBD. The
TLBD rate should be $13.47, as the TLBD does not currently pay municipal utility tax and
is therefore not reimbursed for said tax. The rate revision will result in an increase in cost
to the City of approximately $4,180 for one year of service, as compared to the previous
rate, if no additional rate adjustments occur. Below is a summary of the Duke
Energy reimbursement rate changes over the past 6 years.
$13.80
$13.70
$13.60
$13.50
$13.40
$13.30
$13.20
$13.10
FISCAL IMPACT:
Duke Energy Reimbursement Rate
2013 2014 -1-16 2017 2018
As a result of the January 2018 Duke Energy rate increase, the City will pay approximately
$4,180 more for streetlight reimbursement for 2018 as compared to the previous year.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
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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:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the revised streetlight reimbursement
rate of $13.64 for applicable communities with decorative streetlights and $13.47 for the
TLBD.
ATTACHMENTS:
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