Ordinance 16-49 Budget Appropriation for LED Lights at Harbor

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
City Manager/
Port and Harbor Director
ORDINANCE 16-49
 
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AMENDING THE FY 2016 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 FROM PORT AND HARBOR DEPRECIATION RESERVES TO PURCHASE NEW LED LIGHTS FOR SEVEN HIGH MAST LIGHT POLES AT THE HARBOR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. 
 
               WHEREAS, The Homer Harbor facility is primarily illuminated using 150’ high mast light poles with 1000w high-pressure sodium lights; and
 
               WHEREAS, The light fixtures in the high mast lights are nearly 30 years old, are showing wear and tear, and energy costs are expensive; and
 
               WHEREAS, Port and Harbor staff has researched and tested new LED lights, and has determined the new LED lights will provide glare reduction, may be directed, and will result in lower operation and maintenance costs; and

WHEREAS, Goals for this project include:

1)    Lower operating costs.
2)    Lower maintenance costs. 
3)    Lower the City’s carbon footprint. 
4)    Improve the level of lighting at the Harbor for customers. 
5)    Follow the guidelines laid out by the American Medical Association for outdoor lighting.   
6)    Lower glare caused by undirected light.     

WHEREAS, Pole Number 7 will be converted and tested to ensure success of the stated goals before continuing with the entire project; and

    WHEREAS, Port and Harbor is requesting $180,000.00 to purchase and install new LED lights for seven high mast light poles at Homer Harbor; and

    WHEREAS, Pursuant to the City’s Procurement Policy, the City Manager will issue a Request for Proposals to obtain competitive bids for the project. 
                NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS:

     Section 1. The Homer City Council hereby amends the FY 2016 Operating Budget by appropriating $180,000.00 from Port and Harbor Depreciation Reserves to purchase and install new LED lights for seven high mast light poles and authorizes the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals. 
 
Expenditure:
Account                         Description                                      Amount 
456-380            Refurbish 7 high mast poles with         $180,000.00
LED lighting   
                                            
Section 2. This is a budget amendment ordinance only, is not permanent in nature, and shall not be codified.

ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this ______ day of _____________, 2016.
CITY OF HOMER

                        _______________________________
                        MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

___________________________
JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

YES:
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:    
   

First Reading: 
Public Hearing:
Second Reading:
Effective Date:
Reviewed and approved as to form:

________________________________            _____________________________
Mary K. Koester, City Manager                Holly C. Wells, City Attorney

Date: ___________________________            Date: ________________________ 

Fiscal Note: $180,000.000 from Harbor Depreciation Reserves, Acct. No. 456-380.