R2011-83 APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS

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R Public Works Memorandum NO. 2011-32 DATE: May 20, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Richard G. Marley, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Purchase of Street Lights for the City's Downtown Streetscape and Open Space Enhancement Program City Project 2010-14 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of pedestrian street light poles and luminaires to be installed as part of the Water Street Streetscape project. The Resolution authorizes the expenditure of$106,786.75 to purchase 40 pedestrian street light poles and luminaires. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: • May 19, 2008—Council approved Resolution R2008-67 approving a 10 year pricing agreement with Sternberg Lighting of Roselle, Illinois, for the purchase of 13' tall, square tapered pole, pedestrian light poles and luminaires. • October 21, 2010—Council approved Resolution R2010-202 authorizing and approving the Jurisdictional Transfer of North and South Route 51 (Franklin Street and Main Street) between Eldorado Street and Cleveland Avenue. The City is to receive$2,245,000 upon approval of the transfer by the State. The State requires that the funds be expended in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax requirements. • November 15, 2010—Council approved Resolution R2010-79 which provided for the issuance of Four Series General Obligation Bonds of the City of Decatur and provided for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the payment of the Principal and Interest on the Bonds. Funding for downtown capital improvements were identified for $8.76 million of the authorized bond. • December 6, 2010— Council approved Resolution R2010-223 authorizing a$168,000 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Decatur and Massie Massie and Associates to provide program administration assistance for the design of downtown streetscape and open space improvements. The proposed work includes sidewalks, parks, open spaces and parking in the downtown area. Page I 1