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Final Draft December 18, 2003 Page 4 of 4 VL Development/ Redevelopment Street Lights The Developer of any proposed subdivision or redevelopment area, whether residential, commercial or other may elect to install street lights as a part of their overall development plans. Approval and implementation shall conform to this policy. A. Streetlight design Street light type: Cobrahead Cutoff, Shoebox. Pole type: wooden, aluminum, fiberglass B. Procedure • The developer shall submit a street lighting plan for review and approval by the City Engineer. • For new residential subdivisions and commercial areas, the developer shall pay the O & M costs to the electric utility company until the City accepts the street lighting system. • Acceptance of the new streetlights must be requested in writing by the developer, along with a certification from the electric utility company that it was installed according to their specifications. C. Funding • The costs for installation, operation, and maintenance of streetlights in developments will be paid for by the developer according to the provisions set forth in this Policy. • The operation and maintenance costs for an "enhanced street light" project in new developments shall be paid for by the new development in perpetuity. These costs shall be determined and included in the Development Contract. The costs shall either be paid for up front by the developer or assessed to the property owners. The total cost shall be the "enhanced" operation and maintenance cost minus the City's basic contribution. The City's basic contribution shall be determined based on the procedure outlined in section IV. B. of this policy. VIL Authority It is implemented through the provision in each year's budget to pay for the cost of power and maintenance of the existing system and funds for additional new lights. The engineering division shall be responsible for the implementation of this policy. Page 58 of 82