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Council issues notice to proceed for DOT-funded bike/lighting project after questions on cost and maintenance
Summary
The council authorized a notice to proceed and contract execution for a DOT-funded bike-path and lighting project estimated at $156,000; councilmembers asked staff for fixture counts, whether lights will be solar, and who will maintain them.
Pleasantville’s City Council on June 16 voted to authorize a notice to proceed and contract execution for a bike-path/lighting project funded by a New Jersey Department of Transportation grant.
During agenda review and discussion on the floor, council members requested more detail about a $156,000 line-item cited for the project. Members asked how many lights are planned, whether fixtures will be solar or connected to the municipal grid, and which municipal department will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and energy costs. Staff said the city had requested a six‑month extension from DOT to align this project with other grant-funded work and that the project’s financing package includes DOT grant funds plus New Jersey Infrastructure Bank support and bond‑anticipation notes.
Daniel, the city engineer (identified in the meeting), said the city is ready to proceed and that the notice to proceed includes certification of funds; he said the engineering office will provide fixture counts and technical specifications to council. Council members stressed that the city must be able to justify the per‑fixture cost to residents and asked staff to confirm whether fixtures will be solar‑powered or require grid electricity.
Ending: The engineer committed to send the fixture list, energy source (solar vs. grid) and maintenance plan to council and the clerk’s office before construction begins.
