Council approves upgraded LED lighting at Fenton Sports Complex as midyear amendment
Mar 12, 2026
Council approved a midyear budget amendment to replace ball-field lighting at the Fenton Sports Complex with energy-efficient LED fixtures and automated controls; staff said the latest quote rose roughly $100,000 from a 2023 estimate but should reduce operating costs.
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Public Works presented a quote to replace the sports-complex ball-field lighting with LED fixtures and automated control that allow field-by-field scheduling. Staff said energy-efficiency savings and automated scheduling are primary benefits, though the vendor’s current quote is roughly $100,000 higher than a 2023 estimate. Council members asked about kilowatt and dollar savings; staff indicated LED fixtures should be significantly lower in energy use and that the project will be handled via a midyear budget amendment.
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