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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for
Lodi Library Lighting Retrofit Project
MEETING DATE: October 3,2007
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for
bids for Lodi Library Lighting Retrofit Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Librarywas built in 1978with a Federal Public Works Economic
Development grant. The lighting fixtures that were installed at that
time are still in use but are worn out, and the lamp components are
extremely energy inefficient.
Studies of the Library's lighting by several companies and electrical engineers indicate that a lighting retrofit
projectwill significantly improve lighting levels for Library patrons and that doing so can save approximately
$1,000 per month in electrical operating costs. In addition, improved lighting levels will provide a cleaner,
updated image to the building interior.
PublicWorks, Electric Utility, and Library staff has worked with outside consultants to complete an
evaluation of the lighting, review options, and propose solutions.
Specifications for the lighting replacement project are available in the Public Works Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: The retrofitted light fixtures will reduce operating expenses in the utility
category by being energy efficient, repair costs will be substantially reduced,
and Facilities Services staff will spend less time maintaining lights at the
Library.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: There is an estimated cost of $40,000. Originally budgeted for the 06107
fiscal year, the project funds have been carried over to the current fiscal
year P enefits Fund (164605).
S
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Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Dennis J. Callahan, Fleet and Facilities Manager
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cc: Kirk Evans, Budget Manager
George Morrow. Electric Utility Director
Rob Lechner, Customer Services and Programs Manager
Nancy Martinez, Library Services Director
APPROVED:
Blair ity Manager
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