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Second Draft December 18, 2003 Page 4 of5 . If the project goes to the pHblic hearing, Inlt is not ordered fOf',vard, subsequent petitions will not be undertaken for the same project area or any part of the project area for a two (2) year period beginning on the hearing date. The exception to this requirement wOHld be if the City initiates a street reconstruction project in the area. C. Funding The additional costs of an "Enhanced street lighting" project shall be assessed to the benefiting property owners according to City Assessment Policy. All properties within 150 feet (Street frontage) of each light shall be considered for assessment. City staff shall determine the number and locations of lights that could have been installed under the "Standard Street Light" section of this policy. The maintenance cost for these lights will be deducted from the overall project cost. A summary of the assessable cost shall be as follows: Cost of installation of enhanced streetlights plus Cost of Operation, Maintenance (pro-rated for 25 years) plus Administrative costs minus "Standard Street Light" maintenance cost (if applicable) = total assessable cost. Xcel energy provides a 25 year warranty for lights that they install. This is included in the City's monthly charge. At the end of this period the City will evaluate the maintenance needs for the "enhanced" areas. A reconstruction proiect will be considered where the new operation and maintenance costs for the next 25 years will be proposed to be assessed to the benefiting properties. VI. Development! Redevelopment Street Lil!hts 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 0 & M costs to the electric utility company until the City accepts the street lighting system.