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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of solar LED lighting for the Fort Hood Regional Trail, the Conder Park Trail, and the Mickey’s Dog Park from JEC Energy Solutions in the amount of $235,044.
SUMMARY:
DATE: January 5, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joe Brown, Executive Director of Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Solar LED Lighting for Hike & Bike Trails and Dog Park
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Recreation Services (RS) is seeking to replace sixty (60) metal halide bulb lights at the Fort Hood Regional Trail (FHRT) and install thirty (30) new light fixtures at the Conder Park Trail. The FHRT was obtained by RS in 2017, at which time electric light poles were installed. Since then, vandals have repeatedly removed the copper wiring from the light poles, making the lights inoperable, thus unsafe for citizens utilizing the trail. Additionally, RS must spend operating budget funds and utilize staff resources to repair the damages for each vandalism occurrence. In this project, the existing poles will be utilized; however, wiring will be removed, and the solar LED light fixture will be added. Replacing the electric lights with solar LED lights will also be more cost efficient. The City currently spends $4,380 annually in electric utility costs. With solar LED lighting, the City of Killeen will save on this expense, while eliminating the cost of repairs due to vandalism.
The Conder Park Trail has been a part the City of Killeen parks system for over twenty (20) years. The current trail, however, is constructed of crushed granite, with numerous washouts, and limited lighting within the park. RS is currently working on a project to renovate the trail using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The new trail will consist of 8-foot wide, rebar-reinforced concrete. RS will install thirty (30) new light poles along this updated trail. The installation will include an anchor base, base cover, light pole, and the...
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