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Light Maintenance Presentationlow, Now.�.�n r r LIGHT MAINTENANCE Ordinance 1472- Light Maintenance District Expansion Light Maintenance Background ( SLIGHTING DISTRICT MAP • Light Maintenance District North Kalispell t Tax levied proportionally on an area basis for real property _ in the City that is within 300 feet of a City street light I a Amount $.0030 per square foot of lot or parcel/ year i-- a Cap assessments for vacant land at 5 acres • District boundary shown in diagram as yellow 4 There are 6,995 parcels currently being assessed N i�: "10. 1 inch = 3.000 feet tii t 0 r,500 3.00 - •: ®Feet i+�L'[�3a � fys Legend + T-ffic Lights Parks g� • U. metered Lights 2014 • Metered Lights 2014 Kalispell Streets MAJORARTERIAL US HIGHWAY HIGHWAY MI NOR ARTERIAL COLLECTOR LOCAL City LIMRS 2014 Private Light Parcels ""' _ 2014 Parcels to be Added 2014 Parcels Assessed South Kalispell Light Maintenance Service • Includes Lights Located in S City Streets and State Routes (intermittently) 0 Alleys u Parks 6 ioTraffic Lights 6 Parking Areas • Services performed 9 Electricity costs ( FE flat rate lights) 0 Electricity, operations, and maintenance costs (metered lights) • Community Benefits of Lights a Driver Safety: Street lights increase visibility 0 Pedestrian Safety: Street lights make it easier to see dangers a Public Safety: People tend to feel safer in lit areas. People are not as vulnerable to being victimized I Increase Nighttime Business: Dark areas look deserted; a well - lighted area looks cheery and inviting, so street lights might be good for business "•"�®'"� LIGHTING DISTRICT MAP North Kalispell 10 �INV-- 1 inch 3,000 feet I 'a•i- •a7� 00 3,000 .000 Feet Legend O Traffic LightsSA ■ Parks . ♦ �j� r]Q • • Unmetered Lights 2014 - � - -- -I * Metered Lights 2014 - y Kalispell Streets MAJOR ARTERIAL ♦.� -- US HIGHWAY HIGHWAY MINORARTERIAL COLLECTOR - LOCAL City Limits 2014 Private Light Parcels "'^" 2014 Parcels to be Added 2014 Parcels Assessed South Kalispell Level of Service Options z. Reduce Services to Meet Current Revenue Resources • No increase- reduce staff time and M & O as budget permits 2. Maintain Current Level of Service • Increase assessment (10 % for two years) Reduce staff time and maintain M & O as budget permits 3. Increase Level of Service from Current Levels • Increase assessment (15% for two years, 10%, 3%) • Maintain staff time, M & O, new installations of 1/year, proactive replacement of decorative globes 4. Increase Level of Service from Current Levels • No assessment increase • Adjustment to assess all City Parcels Expansion of Light Maintenance District Assessment for Entire City Level of Service Expenditures • Full time TSS salary • Maintain O & M Costs • Lighting Supplies • Repair and Maint Service • Decorative Light Rehab 6/yr • Electricity • Capital Outlay • Machinery and equipment replacement • Installation 5 new luminaires/yr Assessments • Cost/Per Square Ft - .003 $/sf • Vacant land cap at 5 Acres • So% reduction for properties within subdivision with private street light systems Expansion Assessment Summary -D Level of Service requires assessment revenue of $401,000 a Ensures LOS is provided beyond FY 23/24 • Parcel Assessment Summary A City total = 9,450 • Currently assessed = 6,995 (.003$/sf) • Add Non -private street light system = 1,543 (.003 $/sf) a Add Private street light system = 912 (.0015 $/sf) • Total estimated annual assessment including all parcels = $410,000 OPTION4 ALL PARCELS ASSESSED' Legend MIS) 1,1101 d ll;hts Qtvuq ......... ...... ...........4 . .... . _1 3 Expansion Assessment Review- Cost perYear • Properties not paying for street lighting other than assessment -.003 s/SgFt (current assessment) • Properties paying for street lighting in the ROW addition to assessments - .00i5 s/SgFt Option 4: Assess all City Parcels o Assessment Increase /o Properties not paying for street lighting Properties paying for private street lighting in the ROW Assessment $ /Sq FT 0.003 0.0015 SgFT $/Year $/Year Typical SFR 8,632 $25.90 $12.95 Typical SFR 6,098 $18.30 $9.15 Commercial 20,000 $60.00 NA Vacant Cap at 5 Acre 217,800 $653.40 $326.70 DOWNTOWN LIGHTING MAP * a Legend s Traffic Lights 't Parks '? ._ e+`�♦ • llnmeteretl Lights 2014 • Metered Lights 2014 KalispellAJShts ee 1 M— fNAJOR ARTERIAL — HS HIGHWAY y_ HIGHWAY Y _ `• — MINOR ARTERIAL �' _ __ x _ ---•} COLLECTOR y 1 LOCAL C3C0y Limits 2014 Pale Lght Parcels 2014 Pareels to be Added 1 Ffrh = 6001ee1 2014 Parcels Assessed 300 6110 1,200 9a Fee ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PAST WORK SESSION PRESENTATION Light Management Non -metered Lights • Not metered - Flat rate/month for each light - Large luminaires • Flathead Electric Maintains the Lights - Damage, ballasts, light bulbs • 1,222. lights • FE performed audit and mapped lights to verify City's account 2. Metered Lights • Luminaires, decorative lights, decorative bollards (15 different types) • City owns and maintains entire light — Lights are categorized and metered for electrical use • 585 City owned metered lights — 496 in Downtown area — 47 in Reserve Loop — 28 in Meridian Road — 14 Hospital Area (Windward Way, Sunny Side, Heritage Way) • Maintenance — Bulbs, Ballasts, Poles, Wiring Review Findings and Possible Cost Reductions for FY15 Budget z. Re -categorized meter accounts to Municipal accounts • Decreased annual electrical fee by $5,622 2. Performed audit of properties • Initial inventory identified $20,000 annual additions in revenue 3. Reduced allocated staff time • 1 FTE to 0.5 FTE decrease Personal Service by $21,338 • Reduced staff time spent preforming activities for Light Maintenance • Eliminated proactive rehabilitation of downtown decorative lights 4. Identified Parks and Recreation areas supported by Light Maintenance Fund • Potential reduction in electrical of $9,419 Budget FY 2015 and 5Year Projection ACTUAL Est BUDGET Proposed Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/20 BEGINNING CASH $160,503 $152,664 $94,656 $70,180 $40,276 $5,397 ($34,652) ($57,828) REVENUES Maintenance Assessments $236,730 $236,000 $256,000 $257,280 $259,853 $262,451 $265,076 $267,727 Misc, Penalty, Interest $8,322 $108,731 $1,275 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 TOTAL AVAILABLE $405,555 $497,395 $351,931 $329,360 $302,028 $269,748 $232,323 $211,799 Personal Services: Materials and Services: Total Capital Outlay (Mach & Equip) Debt Service: loan repayment TOTAL AVAILABLE ENDING CASH $320,000 $300,000 $280,000 $260,000 $240,000 $220,000 $200,000 FY11/12 $48,907 $76,985 $53347 $57,253 $58,909 $60,618 $62,381 $64,201 $203,837 $200,040 $203,858 $209,585 $215,476 $221,536 $227,770 $234,183 $147 $101,275 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,438 $22,246 $22,246 $22,246 $22,246 $0 $0 Currentessessment Review: Projected 2013-2020 FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18 ASSESSMENT REVENUE (EXPENDITURES FY18/19 FY19/20 Option 4:Light Assessment for Entire City BEGINNING CASH REVENUES Maintenance Assessments Mise, Penalty, Interest TOTAL AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Personal Services: Materials and Services: Total Capital Outlay (Ma6 & Equip) Debt Service: loan repayment TOTAL AVAILABLE ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/20 FY20/21 FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 SL60,503 S152,664 S94,656 S129,913 S156,388 S173,467 S180,881 S200,873 S210,637 S209,881 S198,300 S175,583 S236,730 S236,000 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 5401,920 S8,322 S108,731 S1,275 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S1,900 S405,555 S497,395 S497,851 S533,733 S560,208 S577,287 S584,701 S604,693 S614,457 S613,701 S602,120 S579,403 S48,907 S76,985 S90,519 S93,101 S95,762 S98,507 S101,338 S104,258 S107,270 S110,378 S113,585 S116,894 S203,837 S200,040 S245,173 S251,726 S258,460 S265,380 S272,491 S279,798 S287,306 S295,023 S302,953 S311,102 S147 S101,275 SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO S252,891 S402,739 S367,938 S377,345 S386,741 S396,405 S383,829 S394,056 S404,577 S415,401 S426,537 S437,996 ENDING CASH S152,664 S94,656 S129,913 S156,388 S173,467 S180,881 S200,873 S210,637 S209,881 S198,300 S175,583 S141,407 Option 4: Assessment Review Projected 2014-2024 $500,000 $450,000 ' $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 Mir $200,000 $150,000 FY11/12 FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/20 FY20/21 FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 ASSESSMENT REVENUE (EXPENDITURES