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Street Light Policy Interpretation & Past Practice The existing policy only details the qualifying conditions for the City to put in a street light at no charge to property owners. It does not address deviations from standard street light installation. The City has attempted to have a consistent practice in the installation of street lights that are not addressed in the existing policy. This is defined under the ornamentallburied street light section below. Standard Street Lie:hts (From Policy) Individuals desiring street lights obtain a petition from the city and circulate it in the neighborhood to determine if the light is desired (particularly by those property owners directly adjacent to the proposed light). The petition is then returned to the city where the signatures are checked and the location reviewed to determine if it conformed with the following conditions: . It must be an overhead electrical wire (not buried) and not more than one new wooden post needs to be set (possible two posts in certain circumstances). . It is at the intersection of two public city streets (private roads, call Paul @ Xcel directly). . There is currently more than 600 feet (can make estimated measurements on section maps) between existing lights. OR . There is a severe curve (vertically or horizontally) that warrants less than 600 feet (see attached diagrams for samples) If the above conditions are met, the light will be installed. Administratively, there is no charge to property owners for these types of lights. The cost is paid by the city though the monthly billing by Xcel (bill sent directly to finance). Ornamental/Buried Street Lie:hts (Past Practice) When the location or number of the requested light does not meet or exceeds the policy conditions, the affected property owners may be assessed for the additional costs of the installation plus the projected 20 year increase in the rate per month charged by Xcel. The rate per month is that amount over and above the rate of a standard street light. + Cost of ornamental light construction + Cost of maintenance for 20 years + Administrative Costs, etc. - Cost of standard light that City would pay for - Normal maintenance cost = Total assessable cost