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1 / ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 322 King Avenue w Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441-2020 • Fax (612)441-8099 To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Dec. 2, 1998 George Zabee John Dietz Jim Tralle From: Bryan C. Adams Subject: Proposed LED Signal Light Project At the September 15, 1998 ERMUC meeting we discussed the possibility of installing Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights instead of standard incandescent light bulbs in the signal lights. Our initial economic studies indicated a very good payback time of 2.2 years. City Engineer, Terry Maurer has solicited and received proposals to furnish and install Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system and LED signal lights at twelve intersections in Elk River. The City of Elk River has developed a Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN DOT). MN DOT is willing to cost share in such a project. The attached sheet reflects the economics of such a project along with the intersections involved. The total LED contract price with 8% for engineering is $135,739. ERMU's portion of the cost is $75,800 and the payback is approximately 1.75 years with the assumptions outlined on the attached sheet. Staff has checked the physical performance and maintenance of these LED lights. They have proven to have good performance to date. Staff recommends authorization be given to proceed with this project. Killmer Electric Co. of Maple Grove, MN, was low bidder on this project. The City of Elk River has awarded this project to the low bidder contingent upon this Commission's authorizing the LED portion of the project. Much of the credit for the initiation, success, and good bid numbers for this project should be given to Terry Maurer and his staff. He has spent a lot of time and effort in developing an agreement with MN DOT along with working out the other details.