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Council to consider three LED streetlights on Cambridge Court
Summary
A request from LES and developer Tommy Cheatham for three 60‑watt LED lights on Cambridge Court (and related grandfathered lights in Cheatham Estates) was presented; the city would install fixtures but would incur a one‑time cost of about $1,785.75 and ongoing investment‑credit charges (~11–12%). Item to be added to next Tuesday's council agenda.
At the work session staff presented a request from LES and developer Tommy Cheatham to install three 60‑watt LED streetlights with arms on Cambridge Court and two additional lights in Cheatham Estates. Staff said the locations are 'grandfathered' under older planning rules and that the city would install poles and fixtures, while LES would bill the city for the service.
Cost and long‑term charges: Council was told the one‑time billing amount is $1,785.75; the city would also be responsible for an investment‑credit cost that staff estimated at roughly 11–12 percent under the city's arrangement with the utility. Council members asked who would pay the recurring electricity bills; staff replied the city assumes the bills after acceptance and that the city has been working to transfer ownership of some signals and lights to reduce the ongoing investment surcharge.
Next steps: Council agreed to include the lighting request on the regular council agenda for Tuesday so members can vote with the detailed cost information on the record.
