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STREET LIGHTING POLICY AND PROCEDURE - 8/6/85 SECTION 1. POLICY It shall be City policy to install street lights on the basis of need. The determination of need shall consist primarily of factors related to traffic safety, police powers or engineering factors. SECTION 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish criteria for ordering street light installation; to set forth City financial responsibility; and to provide guidelines as to the type and extent of Lighting programs SECTION 3. INITIATION PUBLIC REQUEST Property owners or residents may petition for street lights. Petitions must be submitted to the City Engineer for Presen- tation and consideration by the Council. 75% of the residents within of the proposed and agree light must petition the City for the lighting and agree to pay the costs of installation. THE COUNCIL may provide street lighting without a request if it is, in their~ estiim`ation, a matter of public safety and welfare. SECTION 4. COST ALLOCATION Generally, the City shall assume all electrical energy costs. Where overhead lights are installed and there is no installation charge by the electric utility supplier, there will be no charges passed on by the City. Ornamental overheads shall be charged against property owners for installation and material costs. Areas served by underground service shall be charged for installation and material costs. SECTION 5. LOCATIONS As a general rule, only intersections are to be lit. Exceptions may occur as a result of street configuration, obstructions, or other features which necessitate mid -block lighting for vehicle or pedestrian crossing safety. Lights provided will be in accordance with the City's Engineering Standards. Street lights will be no less than 300 feet apart. If the residents of a specific area are desirous of a different type lighting (e.g. ornamental, higher wattage bulbs, or closer spacing), the City will Dover cost according to the above policy and any additional costs will be paid directly by residents of the benefited area.