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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 6671RESOLUTION NO. 6671 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVING THE RETROFIT OF THE EXISTING ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD TO AN LED LIGHTING SYSTEM WHEREAS, the existing electronic message board is not functioning; and WHEREAS, at the Council Meeting on September 12, 2005, Council did not approve the bid alternate for the City Hall Rehabilitation Project for the "tower style" front entry and stated they'd rather apply the money towards retrofitting the message board with an LED lighting system; and WHEREAS, power consumption for an LED lighting system is approximately 75% less than incandescent lighting and it is estimated that the current message board electricity costs are $6,500.00/year or $549.00/month. WHEREAS, it will cost approximately $630.00/year or $53.00/month in electricity costs for a LED sign; and WHEREAS, 3 vendors were solicited to submit quotes to retrofit the existing electronic message board to an LED system; and WHEREAS, 1 quote was received by AIM Electronics; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City contract with AIM Electronics in the amount of $34,980.57; and WHEREAS, the funds for this purchase would be derived from the City Hall Rehabilitation fund of 280-4180-7050-100; and WHEREAS, Xcel Energy, Business Solutions, sponsors a rebate program as an incentive for businesses to reduce their electricity usage by upgrading their equipment. Because the City's electronic message board operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is being considered for an LED lighting system, the City qualifies for a rebate in the amount of $1,133.00 NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve a contract award with AIM Electronics in the amount of $34,980.57 for the retrofit of the existing electronic message board with an LED lighting system and that the purchase will be derived from the City Hall Rehabilitation fund of 280-4180- 7050-100. Adopted this 14th day of November 2005. ~~ ~~ Rob arty, Mayor ATTEST: r K rt Ulrich, City Administrator (seal)