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Boynton Beach to scope citywide lighting study after staff reports 5,746 city-paid lights and spot checks find dozens out
Summary
Engineering staff told commissioners the city pays for 5,746 lights, with a recent public-works spot-check finding at least 97 malfunctioning lights on major corridors; the commission directed staff to scope a citywide feasibility study and explore grants for phased upgrades.
Boynton Beach officials on Dec. 2 directed staff to develop a citywide lighting feasibility study after an engineering presentation outlined the scale, condition and costs of the city’s street-lighting system.
William Whitey, division director of engineering, said the city pays for 5,746 lights and that public-works spot checks of nine roadways found at least 97 malfunctioning fixtures. Whitey told the commission last year’s electric costs for the city-paid poles totaled about $934,000 and noted an ongoing LED conversion but still a…
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