CITY OF PEWEE VALLEY, KENTUCKY

ORDINANCE # 3, SERIES 2007

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR TAKING OVER PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING IN THE CITY OF PEWEE VALLEY, KENTUCKY

 

WHEREAS, the City of Pewee Valley is often approached by neighborhoods asking for the City to take over street lighting,

 

            AND WHEREAS, the City has in the past decided to take over street lighting where it serves the public purpose of lighting intersections and entrances and also to establish uniform lighting equipment and standards,

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF PEWEE VALLEY:

 

Section 1:         New or existing private street lighting will be considered for inclusion within the City’s regularly maintained street lighting program, where it is intrinsic to public safety and uniformity, under the following conditions:

 

(1)               That the request be written and specific as to the exact location and type fixtures to be accepted by the City.

 

(2)               That a majority of those living around the street lighting that is the subject of the request consent in writing to the transfer; and also acknowledge in writing the terms of that acceptance stated in this ordinance.

 

(3)               That all fixtures accepted be standard LG&E fixtures and poles of the type normally used by the City.  If there is any different type of fixture or pole that is part of a request, the City has the option of accepting it on the condition that it be replaced with a standard fixture.  The City has the option of accepting an upgraded fixture only if the requestor agrees in writing that for the useful life of the fixture and/or its attachment structure, the City’s only contribution will be an amount equal to the City’s standard cost for electricity (not maintenance) for that specific type of structure and fixture (no upgrades) through Louisville Gas and Electric Company.

 

(4)               That the number of fixtures and locations accepted by the City shall be limited to its purpose of providing for the public safety at intersections and entrances; and standardizing the type and intensity of City street lighting.

 

(5)               That the fixtures meet all the standards set out in the City’s lighting ordinance.

 

Section 2:         This ordinance shall take effect upon its reading and passage, in accordance with law.

 

 

First Reading:                           March 5, 2007

 

Second Reading:                       April 2, 2007

 

Passage and Approval: April 2, 2007

 

 

                                    _______________________ 

                                                                        Bob Rogers, Mayor (Signature on File)

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

________________________

Robin S. O’Bryan, City Clerk (Signature on File)

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Aye" Votes:  Stan Fitch, Dana Barrette, Willard Chambers, Henry Walser,

                        Bethany Major, Dick Filippini

 

“Nay” Votes:  None