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STREET LIGHT DISCONTINUANCE - UNIT 5 - CBD - ALLEY LIGHTS
RESOLUTION NO. R88-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS DISCONTINUING STREET LIGHTS IN
"UNIT 5", PRIMARILY IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT ALLEYS.
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview has been reviewing street lighting
throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy which states that
the primary purpose of street lights is traffic safety; and,
WHEREAS, various areas throughout town have more than adequate
lighting for traffic safety purposes allowing the City to discontinue
some lighting, in some areas, in the interest of cost savings; and,
WHEREAS, one such potential area is identified as "Unit 5" on
the attached map, which includes primarily the alleys in the central
business district and involves approximately forty-six lights; and,
WHEREAS, if the lights are to be discontinued the anticipated
annual savings to the tax payers of the City of Plainview is
$3,202.00 per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council the City of
Plainview, Texas that the street light identified in "Unit 5"· are to
be discontinued, but prior to their discontinuance City staff is to
notify effected property owners and tenants giving them the
opportunity to make other plans to provide lighting for security
purposes if they so desire.
I Carla J. Reese, City Secretary for the City of Plainview,
hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Plainview
City Council on April 26, 1988.
Ca~la J. ~se, City Secretary
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