HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 XMAS DECORATION 10-02-95NO. 11
10-2-95
,ATE:
OCTOBER 2, 1995
Inter-Com
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
ILLIJMINATED CHRISTMAS DECORATION AT THE INTE~ECTION OF
EL CAMINO REAL AND MAIN STREET
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the purchase and installation of a illuminated Christmas street
streamer at the banner pole location on Main Street.
FISCAL IMPACT
Not to exceed $2,400.00. Funds are available in the Public Works Department Field Services
budget.
DISCUSSION
In response to a request raised at the Council meeting of September 5, 1995, staff investigated
the feasibility of installing illuminated Christmas decorations at the intersection of E1 Camino
Real and Main Street. The installation of the illuminated decorations on the existing traffic
signal standards should not be considered due to the high probability of the Christmas lights
having the potential to cause driver confusion and possibly be a contributing factor to a traffic
accident.
However, there are several remaining options that can be considered for illuminated
decorations. These include the existing banner poles in front of the Tustin Water Works, the
fiscus trees at the intersection, .and the street light poles adjacent to the intersection.
The Public Works staff met with a potential supplier on-site and obtained the following costs
for installation, maintenance and removal, At the end of the Christmas season the decorations
would belong to the City and the Public Works Department would install them the following
season.
Following are the three options:
1. POLE DECORATI6NS ON FOUR ADJACENT STREET LIGHTS
,
1 GP12 7 foot lighted Stocking
1 7SML 7 foot lighted Snowman
1 7SL 7 foot lighted Santa
1 GP5B 5 foot lighted Christmas Bow
4' 20 foot Strands of J25 green garland $21.20/ea
4 50 foot Rolls of 6 foot red vinyl wrap $11.00/ea
Sales Tax
Shipping
Total
Installation, maintenance and removal
TOTAL
STREET STREAMER AT BANNER POLE LOCATIONS
.
50 foot Deluxe Streamer, Wreath with illuminated lantern,
double swags in center,-large red bows and assorted
colored C-9 light bulbs.
Sales Tax
Shipping
Total
Installation, maintenance and removal
TOTAL
TREE LIGHTING
Eight trees at the intersection of Main and E1 Camino Real
price individually. The price.below includes 25 foot strands of
50 lamp minilights, installation, maintenance, machinery (manlift),
manpower, installation materials and removal.
Trees # of Strands Amps Each Price Each
2 10 2.5 $195.00
2 20 5 $295.00
4 35 8.75 $495.00
$ 303.00
$ 429.00
$ 429.00
$ 218.00
$ 84.OO
$ 44.00
$ 116.79
$ 75.35
$1,699.14
$ 276.60
$1,975.00
$1,117.00
$ 86.56
$ 55.85
$1,259.41
375.00
$1,636.41
Total
$ 390.00
$ 590.00
$ 990.00
TOTAL $1,970.00
The decorations on the street lights would be mounted 14'-6" above the ground. Due to the
ficus trees in the vicinity, any decorations mounted on the street light poles would have limited
visibility to motorists and pedestrians. Upon request from the City, Southern California Edison
would install the necessary timed auxiliary power adapters for any selected option. These
devices would enable the decorations to be illuminated for a set time period after dark. It is
anticipated that the installation of these devices would not exceext $500.00. Additionally, the
cost of electricity for the Christmas season is not to exceed $75.00.
Due to the ease of installation along with high visibility, the Public Works Department
recommends Option 2, the Street Streamer, as the most cost effective illuminated Christmas
decoration.
Tim D. Serlet ~.~'
Director of Public Works/
City Engineer