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Westgate CRA approves $178,480 proposal to replace stolen streetlight wiring in Belvedere Heights
Summary
After residents and officials reported multiple stolen copper electrical wires left streetlights without power, the CRA approved a $178,480 proposal from MG Contracting to replace and secure the wiring with lock boxes to restore lighting in Belvedere Heights.
The Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA voted April 13 to approve a proposal from MG Contracting, LLC to replace stolen electrical copper wiring for streetlights in Belvedere Heights and install lock boxes to secure the new wiring.
Staff described multiple resident complaints and coordination with the county, the sheriff's office and the utility (FPL). Board members and residents said the streetlights help deter crime and asked for wiring to be replaced and secured. MG Contracting offered to perform the work for $178,480; the board approved the proposal by unanimous vote after a motion by Joanne Rufty and a second by Teliska Wolliston.
Why it matters: Restoring and securing street lighting is a public-infrastructure and safety priority for residents in Belvedere Heights; staff framed the work as responsive to requests from residents and law enforcement.
Next steps: Staff to contract with MG Contracting and oversee installation; funding and timing details will be part of contract execution and subsequent reporting.
