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Committee recommends against streetlight rate increase, refers pole-replacement cost study to staff
Summary
At its Aug. 11 Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting, the Maumee committee voted to recommend council proceed without a proposed streetlight rate increase and referred a staff study comparing taking over Toledo Edison poles vs. other replacement options, including solar poles.
At its Aug. 11 Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting, the Maumee City Council committee voted to recommend that council move forward without a proposed streetlight rate increase and referred a staff study on pole replacement and alternatives to city staff.
The committee said the proposed small rate increase — which staff estimated would generate about $30,000 annually — should be paused while staff returns with more detailed cost and operational options for replacing or assuming responsibility for poles now owned by Toledo Edison. Committee members also asked staff to explore joining nearby jurisdictions in discussions with the utility and to examine solar-powered pole alternatives.
Committee members and staff discussed operational and safety issues…
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