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Resolution approving the purchase from Neher Electric Supply, Inc. for low pressure sodium lamps needed to address the immediate street lighting needs for the City in the amount of $30,130.00.
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WHEREAS, Neher Electric was the low bidder to supply the low pressure sodium lamps needed to operate the city’s high voltage street lighting system; and,
WHEREAS, approximately 47% (3,200) of our street lights require the low pressure sodium lamps; and,
WHEREAS, the 2018 and 2019 approved Capital Improvement Programs include $200,000 in each year for street lighting improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the City has recently been notified by Neher Electric Supply, Inc. that Philips/Sylvania will no longer produce this type of lamp after this final order, and that there will be a very limited supply in their inventory: and,
WHEREAS, purchasing these street light lamps will extend our ability to keep the existing street lights lit for approximately 10 years, while the transition is completed to reduce/eliminate the high voltage circuits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that $30,130.00 is hereby approved with funding coming from the 2019 Capital Improvement Project for street lighting, and the purchase will be charged to account number 100-0000-141.01-00, General Fund, Inventory.
PCSD #19-009