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Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to examine the current specifications for street lighting products and the Streets Department's adherence to the current specifications.
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WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia operates and maintains close to 4,000 CCD (Center City District) poles; and
WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is responsible for the maintenance of Street Lighting Products installed on municipal streets and side-walks and purchased by the City and other entities, such as business improvement districts, private developers, and contractors working for PennDOT; and
WHEREAS, The City has established Specifications for most Street Lighting Products purchased under its annual bid, "Electric Supplies-Street Lighting", in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Home Rule Charter. These municipal specifications present and establish guidelines and attributes the Street Lighting Products must have, but not be limited to; and
WHEREAS, These established Specifications not only provide the City with many benefits, among them: the safety of our citizens and increased efficiency of City purchasing, but also provide clarity to contractors bidding on lighting projects. This annual bid process allows the City to accept alternate manufacturer's products that meet the specifications. This acceptance process often includes the presentation of detailed drawings, samples and engineering calculations; and
WHEREAS, Other major cities including, New York, Boston, and Washington, also have consistent and detailed documented specifications for Street Lighting Products; those familiar with multi-city standards attest municipalities have benefitted from clear specifications on Street Lighting Products; municipalities often provide contractors with a list of manufacturers' products which have been evaluated and are in compliance with the various municipal specifications; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia has established a laboratory in the C...
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