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MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MICHAEL ULRICH, PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN DATE: MAY 21, 1992 RE: LIGHTING OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING I have been working with Ron Griffith, an energy representative from NSP in re•ards to u••radin• the li•ht fixtures inside of City Hall. Many of the existing fixtures are original and extremely inefficient. After surveying the building with a light contractor, the City was provided with a summary of the existing fixtures and costs for operation in comparison to energy efficient ballasts and lamps. Without getting into great detail about the savings of individual fixtures, estimated annual savings based on current rates will be approximately $2,700. 00 per year. There are also some "hidden" savings; reduced number of ballasts and longer life (25 year life) , reduced lamp life (4-5 year life) , lower wattage lamps produce less heat, therefore, less air conditioning will be needed. The financing of this project can be handled in two ways. The first is to pay for the upgrade up front with City funds (approximately $10, 000. 00) or secondly, to finance it through NSP. Should Council select the finance option, NSP will apply the reduction of energy used plus the initial rebate to the City's existing electric bill. Consequently, the City's electric bill will not reflect any increase, other than future rate increases. After the City pays for the upgrade, the bills will be reduced, reflecting the savings. As you might recall, the City did something very similar to this with the LP gas tank. am requesting your input, approval (if so desired) and method of financing preferred. If approval is grated immediately, purchase of the materials can be made prior to the introduction of the Minnesota Sales Tax. I will be presenting this under staff reports. If you have any questions or comments, please call. I also will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have.