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County discusses $24,336 LED lighting upgrade for rodeo arena; staff to pursue grants
Summary
Commissioners heard a proposal to replace rodeo arena fixtures with LEDs (projected cost $24,336) to improve visibility; presenters recommended pursuing grant or utility credits and returning with a funding plan rather than approving work immediately.
The board discussed a proposal to replace the rodeo-arena lighting with new LED fixtures that the presenter estimated would more than double average candle power across the arena and improve visibility for events. The preliminary quote discussed on record was $24,336.
Ron (the presenter) said he measured light levels across the arena and recommended adding and aiming fixtures rather than relocating poles. He said LED fixtures improve lighting but noted the arena does not generate enough hours of use to realize large energy-cost savings from LEDs alone. Commissioners asked staff to pursue potential grants and utility incentives—Ron and staff mentioned a program referred to in the record as “Roundup for Safety” and the possibility of assistance from Flathead Electric and another program referenced in the meeting as “lure/lore.”
Commissioners asked staff to check funding options and return with a recommendation and a funding plan; no final contract award or appropriation was approved during the Nov. 19 meeting.
