HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 24-1829INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
April 16, 2024
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SUBJECT: ARPA FUNDED STREETLIGHT CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE
The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide an update and timeline on the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funded Neighborhood LED Streetlight Capital Project.
Project Background
In FY 2023, Transportation and Public Works (TPW) received $12 million of ARPA funding to support the
Neighborhood LED Streetlight Capital Project. The project team's initial scope was LED conversion,
replacing poor -condition streetlights, poles, and wiring as needed. Staff developed the project scope to
address 28 neighborhoods over 4 years. Year 1 included 5 Neighborhoods; Year 2 included 7
Neighborhoods; Year 3 included 8 Neighborhoods; and Year 4 included 8 Neighborhoods. The Year 1 and
Year 2 neighborhood projects are now complete. The project replaced 448 street lights, removed 42,565
linear feet of old/bad wire, and installed 36,818 linear feet of new wire for a total cost of $2 million with a
remaining balance of $10 million.
New Plan for Year 3 and Year 4
In late 2023, TPW initiated pilot projects using solar lighting as a new connected technology. This afforded
an opportunity to implement solar lighting for Year 3 and Year 4 of the project in a total of 16
neighborhoods. The plan is to procure roughly 3,400 solar streetlights at a cost of $10 million. The
installation is to be completed mainly by City forces.
The ARPA program's objective of addressing neighborhood lighting in the original 28 neighborhoods
remains unchanged. However, Year 3 and Year 4 will use solar streetlights rather than conventional
streetlights.
Solar Light Benefits
The proposed solar lighting is a new, connected technology that uses a renewable resource. Solar lighting
can be installed quickly, reduces vandalism, and reliably operates during power outages. It requires little
maintenance and does not utilize any traditional electrical power sources. Solar lighting can also be
installed where installation of conventional lighting is challenging. Staff estimates energy savings of
approximately $1.4 million over the 25-year lifespan of the anticipated 3,400 solar lights.
The City also has an economic development opportunity by using solar lighting produced by a global solar
light manufacturer whose North American Headquarters is in Fort Worth.
The City has already initiated a pilot solar lighting project in several locations with positive stakeholder
feedback. Locations include Prewett Road between Navajo Court and Teal Drive, Simondale Drive, Harriet
Creek Bridge, Prairie Hills Road, Camp Bowie Boulevard, Statesman Lane, Missouri Fox Drive, Avenue D,
Plymouth Avenue, Gray Rock Drive, Monica Lane, Canyon Ridge Street at Prairie Hill Road, and
Rosedale Street.
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
April 16, 2024
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SUBJECT: ARPA FUNDED STREETLIGHT CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE
Prior to solar lighting installation, TPW plans to begin stakeholder engagement in April 2024. The
purchasing contract and purchase order to procure solar lights is anticipated in June 2024. The City
expects to receive solar lights starting in July 2024. Staff anticipates project completion by October 2026.
Below is a visual comparison of a typical on -grid streetlight and a solar light assembly along with a map
showing the 28 programmed neighborhood locations.
Solar Street Light vs. Conventional Street Light
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For questions, please contact Martin Phillips, Assistant Director of Transportation Management,
Transportation and Public Works, at 817-392-7861.
David Cooke
City Manager
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS