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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 11, 2011-Regular Meeting Page 11 of 14 PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVD)ING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Mr•. Mark Gisclar, Public Works Director, stated Resolution 1102285 provides for• consideration of the StY•eet Lighting Preliminary Rate Resolution for the implementation ofthe Street Lighting Service Assessment for fiscal year 2011-2012. In 2009, the City of Casselberry adopted Ordinance 09-1301, the Master Capital Project and Service Assessment Ordinance, that set the guidelines for the implementation of a special assessment in accordance with Florida Statutes. As part of the process established in Ordinance 09- 1301, the City must adopt a Preliminary Rate Resolution each year a street lighting service assessment is considered. Resolution 11-2285 delineates the assessment area, estimates the street lighting costs, and outlines the methodology used for determining the assessment to properties based on the benefit received, establishes a public hearing for final approval, and states the collection method. The Street Lighting Assessment is structured to fiord the costs of operating and maintain the street lights along the commercial and non- commereialcorridors, the cost to fiord the addition of approximately 25 street lights per year, and to recuperate expenses associated with the implementation of the assessment. Public Works will implement the installation of 23 new street lights in Fiscal Year 2011-2012 to complete the planned installation of 75 new street lights over the three year period. The rates remain unaltered fi•om the original assessment adopted in 2009. Budget Impact: This item has no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 11-2285. Audience Input: The following individual came forward to address Resolution 11-2285: 1) Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, stated he thought the City should consider utilizing mercury vapor lightings because they seem brighter. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to appl•ove Resolution 11-2285 as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. 1 T T'E S No items were scheduled on this agenda. 13. ISCiJSI I~ 'TE S A. Future Agenda Items No items were discussed.