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TxDOT agrees to replace fixtures at Alpine facility; installation expected late March or early April
Summary
The city reported a TxDOT commitment to order and install new light fixtures at the Alpine TxDOT facility to improve dark-sky compliance; TxDOT area engineer said delivery and installation are scheduled for late March or early April.
City staff told the council the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will replace lighting fixtures at its Alpine facility to address dark‑sky concerns raised by residents and the city. The city manager said TxDOT confirmed the order and provision of new fixtures "this fiscal year" and provided an estimated arrival and installation window of late March or early April.
Armando Ramirez, TxDOT Alpine area engineer, introduced himself at the meeting and said his district manages many facilities across West Texas and was able to include Alpine in the current maintenance and fixture replacement schedule. "We're currently waiting installations, hopefully. Yeah. We're looking into some time in April," Ramirez said. Council members thanked TxDOT for responding to resident concerns and indicated they were pleased to hear a schedule for installation.
City staff noted that as a state agency TxDOT is not required to follow local ordinances but has agreed to address the fixture replacements in this budget cycle. No city action or funding was required; TxDOT will proceed with its purchasing and installation plan.
