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Resolution ratifying the emergency purchase the Director of Public Works executed with Neher Electric Supply, Inc., per the Mayor’s authorization, on February 21, 2019, for low pressure sodium bulbs to address the immediate street lighting needs for the City in the amount of $176,925.66.
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WHEREAS, Neher Electric Supply, Inc. has been the sole supplier of the low pressure sodium bulbs needed to operate the City’s high voltage street lighting system; and,
WHEREAS, approximately 47% (3200) of our street lights require the low pressure sodium bulbs; and,
WHEREAS, the 2019 approved budget includes $100,000 for streetlighting supplies and the 2018 and 2019 approved Capital Improvement Programs include $200,000 in each year for streetlighting improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the City has recently been notified by Neher Electric Supply, Inc. that they will no longer produce or supply such bulbs in the very near future and there is a limited supply currently in inventory; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to purchase and place in inventory all available low pressure sodium bulbs for future use; and,
WHEREAS, purchasing these street light bulbs will extend our ability to keep the existing street lights lit for approximately six (6) years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that $176,925.66 is hereby ratified, as purchased through an emergency declaration, with funding coming from the electrical supplies account in the general fund ($100,000.00) and the 2019 Capital Improvement Project for streetlighting ($76,925.66), and the purchase will be charged to account number 100-4101-533-5321, general fund, operational supplies, electrical supplies.