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Village faces rising downtown streetlight repairs after warranty expiry; repairs exceed $1,000 per fixture
Summary
Brandt Esling told the Committee that decorative streetlights installed in 2016 are failing more frequently; 12–16 fixtures were replaced under the original warranty and current repairs now run over $1,000 per light, prompting the board to add a budget line for repairs.
Brandt Esling reported that decorative street lights downtown, installed in 2016, have begun to fail outside warranty. He said 12–16 lights were replaced under a seven-year warranty and that current repair costs are "over $1,000 per light." The board agreed to include a budget line-item for repairs in the next budget cycle.
No procurement or replacement contract was adopted at the Oct. 27 meeting; the discussion centered on planning for repair costs and budgeting for replacements or repairs in 2026.
