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Street Light Undergrounding — E. 14 Street P &S, Call for Bids 2 April 18, 2011 In 2000, PG &E started to underground the existing overhead utilities, but declared bankruptcy and suspended work on the project before it could be completed. AT &T, formerly Pacific Bell Telephone Company, assumed responsibility for the project. The majority of the undergrounding construction is now complete and the removal of the overhead utility service is expected in the next few months. Analysis This project replaces the existing streetlights on East 14 Street within the project limits. Caltrans standard streetlights with 30 -foot poles and 15 -foot mast arms will be installed. These new streetlight poles will be higher, producing a larger roadway lighting pattern. This will increase illumination of the east side of East 14 Street where there are no streetlights. Work will include the installation of electrical wiring required to make a complete and functioning system. Three additional streetlights will be installed on East 14 Street between Bayfair Drive and the southerly City limits where streetlights do not currently exist. High - pressure - sodium (HPS) fixtures similar to the current lighting will be used, but the use of LED lighting fixtures has been added as a bid alternate. LED lights are more expensive, but last longer and are more energy efficient than traditional high - pressure - sodium (HPS) fixtures. LED fixtures may be used depending on the bids received and the funding available for this project. Previous Citv Council Actions • On October 4, 1999, by Resolution No. 99 -149, the City Council created an Underground Utility District on East 14 Street from 153` Avenue to the southerly City limits • On February 3, 2003, by Resolution No. 2003 -021, the City Council approved the five year project list for Underground Utility District conversion projects • On April 7, 2003, by Resolution No. 2003 -091, the City Council extended the Underground Utility District on East 14 to include 150 Avenue to 153` Avenue • On November 1, 2004, by Resolution No. 2004 -161, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pacific Bell Telephone Company relating to aerial underground utility conversion for East 14 Street • On March 17, 2008, by Resolution No. 2008 -028, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with AT &T for construction of underground street light conduits on East 14 Street I. o%irunmcntal Review California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption has been filed with Alameda County for the project, pursuant to Section 15301. Fiscal Impact The total project cost, including contingency and construction management, is estimated to be $344,000 for the HPS alternative and $348,000 for the LED lighting alternate.