CC Resolution No. 1178 2275
RESOLUTION NO. 1178
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET
LIGHTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown desires to maximize the
improvement of public safety through the use of street lights; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 1993, the Growth Management and
Development Advisory Commission recommended that the City of
Baytown adopt criteria for identifying and prioritizing the
installation of new street lights; and
WHEREAS, the criteria recommended by the Growth Management and
Development Advisory Committee will not alter or affect City
requirements for new development; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS;
Section 1: That the attached Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted as
the Site Selection Criteria for installation of street lights in
the City of Baytown.
Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect immediately from
and after its passage by the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown this the 25th day of March,
1993 .
BOBBY , EDILLE, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, City clerk
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Attachment A
Proposed Site Selection Criteria
The Growth Management and Development Advisory Commission
recommends the following prioritized site selection criteria to the
City Council for their approval.
1. All major street intersections.
2 . High, persistent crime problems which are documented by the
police department and which could possibly be mitigated by
installation of a street light.
3 . All other street intersections.
4 . Locations of roadside hazards which could be mitigated by
illumination.
5. All alley/street intersections.
6. Placement of a street light on every street with a spacing of
every 500 to 1, 000 feet depending upon peculiar circumstances,
such as, extensive foliage, curves, vacant buildings, etc.
7 . Cost/feasibility of installation.
Other Installation Considerations
Existing areas may have many considerations which limit
installation of lighting. The following are generally the most
important factors:
a. Existing light locations may limit the possibility of
installing additional lights without falling below the 500
foot minimum spacing. However, special conditions such as
curves or bridges may warrant a closer spacing.
b. Power sources may limit spacing alternatives. For example,
lines for light power often run between houses from a power
pole at the back of a lot. Matching power sources to be
desired on-street lighting may be a factor.
C. Poles and lines must be within either the street right of way
or an easement. The lack of easements may limit light
installations. For example, if a power line must run between
houses to reach the street and owners will not grant an
easement, no light can be installed.
d. Trees may limit placement due to blockage on the street or an
easement over which power must cross.
e. If a pole must be installed, the City generally pays only for
a standard wooden pole with overhead power. Under special
circumstances, a metal pole may be warranted.
EXHIBIT A