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Installation of Additional Street Lights Within Oakwood Acres Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
In accordance with Board of County Commissioners Policy No. 16-1 relative to Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs), a request for one additional streetlight was received from a resident within the Oakwood Acres Street Lighting MSBU. The proposed streetlight will be placed on an existing pole at approximately 15792 Oakcrest Circle. There are currently 38 streetlights paid for by the MSBU. This addition will bring the total to 39 streetlights.
The rental cost for one Type 205 LED Cobra 100W streetlight is $10.24/month ($125.00 annually), impacting the remaining FY2023 budget approximately $50.00. Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) has reviewed and approved the requested street lighting location and submitted the attached contract for Board approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding to operate the additional streetlight for FY2023 is available in Expense Account 7102-09102-5304301 ($50.00) Oakwood Acres Street Lighting MSBU - Utility Services/Elec/Wtr/Swr.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to add streetlights to existing MSBUs in accordance with the Board Policy 16-1 and Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached service area light additions and/or removal contract from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC). Approval of the contract will authorize the operational costs of the additional street light to be paid by the Oakwood Acres Street Lighting MSBU.