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Philomath committee updates CIP: 11th/12th modernization, emergency access drive, LED streetlight conversion
Summary
Committee reviewed streets and transportation items in the CIP: the 11th and 12th Street modernization project (bids below estimate), an emergency access/20-foot fire lane on North 12th, EV charging planning, and a Pacific Power/Oregon Energy Trust-backed LED streetlight conversion estimated to pay back in about three years.
Committee members reviewed several transportation and streets items in the capital improvement plan during the May 11 meeting. Staff reported the 11th and 12th Street modernization project is under way (construction started), and the winning bid came in below the city’s earlier estimate. The committee asked staff to update the packet to reflect the final bid and to break out engineering and construction costs.
Members discussed an emergency access drive on North 12th that will serve as a fire access connection between 11th and 12th and that the city aims to provide a 20-foot-wide paved surface to meet fire minimums. Staff noted the city has an easement for most of the alignment but said property-owner coordination may be required to achieve the full paved width and that the city could contribute funds (council previously set aside about $30,000 in escrow, and additional city matching was discussed).
On lighting, staff outlined a proposed citywide LED conversion supported by Pacific Power and Oregon Energy Trust incentives; the project would replace roughly 400 cobra-head fixtures (not including new LED fixtures already installed) at an approximate net city cost of about $45,000 with utility/energy trust incentives covering roughly half; staff estimated energy savings of $7,000 per year and a payback of about three years.
Staff also reported the transportation-safety action plan is being developed with a consultant to position the city for future ODOT grant applications, and basin work for stormwater at 11th/12th and basin six projects remain in engineering with some smaller projects targeted for this year.
Next steps: staff to update cost rows in the CIP packet, confirm easement language for the emergency access drive, and pursue TAP and other grant opportunities.
