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COmm tEEpcREf zest of az p �E'LsonnEL and 9inanaa eonm ittEE of the cSsottI _and(?O1 mon eow wi Mishawaka has a program addressing this. He also noted that there are several homes on wells and asked if this would be addressed. Mr. Littrell stated that there are no programs currently in place, however the Good Neighbors/Good Neighborhoods Program shares the cost 50/50 with the homeowner. Mr. Gilot stated that Barrett law, developers or the homeowners have funded to put curbs and sidewalks. He noted that the there are alot of additional costs involved for design and drainage, etc. In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello, Mr. Gilot stated that a petition from the neighbors requesting curbs, etc. would be one approach which would start the process. Mr. Gilot noted that the conversion of signal bulbs to LED's will be more cost efficient, noting that the cost for an LED is $150 which have a ten-year life while the signal bulbs cost $1.50 each with a very limited life. He also noted that lamp posts in Historic Districts cost $4-5,000 however the carriage lights program under the Pilot Lamppost Lighting Program include 200 lights at $400 each with the city's cost being $200 each. He also noted that such lights can be placed where there are high levels of activity which make the areas more walkable. The program is $80,000 with $40,000 being the homeowners share which is reappropriated. Mr. Gilot also noted that security lights are installed with the city paying the first year of operation and the property owner paying the costs thereafter. Dr. Varner noted that the costs are based on a tariff basis except those in historic districts, where the city owns the lights. He voiced concern that there may be an equity issue and asked the Administration to review the program. Council Member Kirsits noted that he recalled that the program was for 300 lights at $1,000 each. Mr. Gilot stated that three (3) blocks on Sunnymede as well as portions of Jefferson and LaSalle are part of the program. There are four(4) components for a total of$350,000 which he stated he would provide in greater detail. Mayor Luecke noted that they will have ongoing evaluations of the program. Mr. Littrell stated that Frederickson Park would be dedicated in the next month or so. Mr. Littrell noted that Metro Net Development is a private/public partnership for traffic signals which is designed to meet the needs of universities, businesses, etc. to get information from the information super highway. He noted that the city is in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the University of Note Dame. In response to a question from Council Member Dieter, Mr. Littrell stated that they are currently in Phase I and that there is a 3-5 year plan for customer service. Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting of August 28,2004 Page 4