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Pittsfield Charter Township

6201 West Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 822-3135  I  Fax: (734) 944-6103
Website: www.pittsfield-mi.gov


Office of the Supervisor
 
 


MEMORANDUM
 
 


TO:
Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Trustees
 
THROUGH:
Mandy Grewal, Supervisor

FROM: 
Jessica West, Director of Community Development

DATE:

October 28, 2020

SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution declaring the township's intent to establish a street lighting Special Assessment District in Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2, and setting a Public Hearing date, Resolution #20-42


BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution declaring the township's intent to establish a street lighting Special Assessment District in Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2, and setting a Public Hearing date, Resolution #20-42.

BACKGROUND:

The developer of Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2, Lombardo Homes, contacted Pittsfield Township with a request to install streetlights in Phase 2 of the subdivision, where presently no streetlights exist.

 

Pittsfield Township requested DTE Energy to provide a proposal and cost estimate to furnish and install street lighting equipment in Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2. DTE Energy has proposed nine 72W LED colonial fixtures on direct buried 14’ fiberglass posts, at a cost of $21,059. 

 

Lombardo Homes has provided payment in full to the township for the installation of the streetlights, allowing us to proceed with establishing a Special Assessment District (SAD) for the streetlights operating cost, estimated at $2,435 annually, which will be paid for by the residents of Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2. That continuing operating cost of $2,435 would be equally shared by all residents in Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2, for an estimated annual cost of $57.97 per lot.

 

Resolution #20-42 establishes the need to move forward, as well as sets the second Public Hearing date before establishing the district. These meetings allow the Board to hear any questions or concerns from the public.

IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S HUMAN RESOURCES:

No impact



IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S BUDGET:

The estimated annual operating charge of $2,435 to be funded through the SAD. Account #448-921, Streetlights at Large S.A.



IMPACT ON INDIRECT COST:

No impact



IMPACT ON OTHER TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENTS OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:

DTE Energy will furnish, install, operate, and maintain the street lighting equipment.



CONFORMITY TO TOWNSHIP POLICIES:

Conforms

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution #20-42
Map of Proposed Streetlight Locations in Meadows at Arbor Ridge Phase 2