Title
Rescind Action on Hippodrome Lighting Request on April 17, 2006 (B)
Explanation
The Hippodrome has identified a new form of strip lighting that is energy efficient and easy to maintain and install. The Hippodrome will absorb the ongoing cost for the lighting in their monthly power bill, will provide volunteers to install the lighting and will be responsible for any maintenance. They requested that the CRA fund the $37,000 for the cost of lighting material.
The CRA approved the funding request at the April 17, 2006 CRA meeting. In order for the CRA to change its direction the item needs to be rescinded. It has been suggested that rather than provide funding for lighting now, that the Hippodrome be included in the Civic Lights project and that the funds be reserved for future consideration of funding the installation of the Civic Lights project on the Hippodrome to make it a permanent feature. Staff will provide a revised proposal of the design and associated costs to make the feature permanent to the CRA once that information is available.
Fiscal Note
Funds from MY 610-790-W202-5520 Streetscape account were budgeted for this project.
Recommendation
Executive Director to the CRA: 1) Rescind the Hippodrome lighting project approved on April 17, 2006; and 2) reserve the funds for future consideration of funding the Civic Lights installation permanently.