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<br />INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM <br />TO:Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee <br />FROM: Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />BY:David DeGroot, Streets Department Superintendent <br />CC:ThomasMcLeod, Mayor <br />DATE:March 22, 2024 <br />SUBJECT: Purchase Authorization of 83LED King Lumineers <br />ISSUE <br />Authorization to purchase 83 LED conversion kits to enhance street lighting on Tukwila <br />International Blvd. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The initiative to upgrade street lighting along Tukwila International Blvd beganin 2023 with the <br />replacement of 20 units. This initial phase was aimed at assessing the feasibility and impact of <br />transitioning to LED lighting in terms of cost savings and improved illumination. The results <br />from this phase resulted in a reduction in electricity costs by approximately 75% and a <br />noticeable enhancement in the brightness and reliability of street lighting, contributingto a <br />safer environment for pedestrians. Basedonthese early results,staff are hoping to expand the <br />project by adding 83additional LED King Lumineers. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT <br />This purchase has been confirmed as an eligible expense and will be fully funded by American <br />Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds.Installation labor will be done in-house by Street Department <br />personnel. <br />CostFunding <br />LED King LumineersARPA Funds <br />$104,176.62$104,176.62 <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Council isbeing asked to approve the purchase of 83 LED conversion kits from SeaTac <br />Lighting and approve this purchase on the Consent Agenda at the April 1, 2024 Regular <br />Meeting. <br />5 <br /> <br />