HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-035 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board and an Interlocal Agreement with the Jefferson County Public Utilities District for the Replacement of Streetlights Resolution 21-035
RESOLUTION NO. 21-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD AND AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES
DISTRICT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF STREETLIGHTS
WHEREAS, the Transportation Improvement Board awarded the City of Port Townsend a
$177,460 grant to replace 467 high pressure sodium streetlights with LED lights; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Public Utilities District ("PUD") adopted a rate schedule
that reduces rates for LED streetlights; and
WHEREAS, the new rate will save the City approximately $51,000 a year in addition to
reducing energy consumption and light pollution; and
WHEREAS, the PUD has the expertise to work near transmission power lines where many
streetlights are located;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, the City Manager is authorized to execute a grant agreement for $177,460
with the Transportation Improvement Board and an interlocal agreement with the PUD for the
replacement of streetlights with LED fixtures.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 17th day of May 2021.
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Michelle Sandoval
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Joanna Sanders, MMC _.._. lleid*i' vo#A .
City Clerk City Attorney