Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project — Recommendation to Fund Completion Using Available Road Use Tax (RUT) FundsCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 12.
Copyrighted
November 17, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project —
Recommendation to Fund Completion Using Available Road
Use Tax (RUT) Funds
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the use of
available Road Use Tax (RUT) funds to complete the final
phase of the Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement
Project.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Grandview Ave Streetlight Replacement - RUT Funding Request - Staff MEMO
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project— Recommendation to
Fund Completion Using Available Road Use Tax (RUT) Funds
DATE: November 13, 2025
Civil Engineer III David Ness is recommending City Council approve the use of available
Road Use Tax (RUT) funds to complete the final phase of the Grandview Avenue
Streetlight Replacement Project. This project will replace the remaining deteriorating
concrete poles and complete the corridor lighting improvements between South Hill and
Southern Avenue.
The total estimated cost to complete the final phase
• Streetlight poles and fixtures — $98,091.75
• Installation and electrical work — $60,000
• Alliant Energy coordination — $3,000
• Public -safety camera infrastructure — $20,100
• Contingency and administrative — balance
is $197,000, which includes:
Staff recommends funding the full $197,000 from available Road Use Tax (RUT) funds,
subject to a budget amendment. RUT has previously been used as an eligible source
for similar streetlight and safety improvements, including prior phases of Grandview.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos P.E., City Engineer
David Ness, Civil Engineer III
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Robert D. Schiesl, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Duane Richter, Traffic Operations Supervisor
Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
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FROM: David Ness, Civil Engineer III
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SUBJECT: Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project — Recommendation to
Fund Completion Using Available Road Use Tax (RUT) Funds
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend that the City Council approve the use
of available Road Use Tax (RUT) funds to complete the final phase of the Grandview
Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project. This project will replace the remaining
deteriorating concrete poles and complete the corridor lighting improvements between
South Hill and Southern Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project has progressed as funding
became available, with substantial underground work completed through a coordinated
public —private partnership with ImOn Communications. By aligning the City's electrical
and communication infrastructure improvements with ImOn's Fiber -to -the -Home
installation, all underground conduit, lighting cabinets, and fiber optic infrastructure were
completed at reduced costs and with minimal disturbance to residents.
The remaining work includes the purchase and installation of 32 nostalgic -style LED
streetlight poles and fixtures, electrical wiring by a licensed electrician, and coordination
with Alliant Energy for service connections. The project also includes three proposed
public -safety camera locations (six fixed cameras, two 180' cameras, and three network
switches) to improve corridor visibility and monitoring. With new fiber optics already
installed, the cost of connecting these cameras will be significantly reduced.
DISCUSSION
Completion of this project will replace the final section of aging concrete poles that have
required frequent maintenance due to internal corrosion. The upgrade to LED lighting
will improve energy efficiency, lighting uniformity, and long-term reliability. The project
also supports the Sons of the American Legion Flag Program, which maintains flags
along Grandview Avenue, by providing poles designed for improved flag clearance and
reduced tangling.
Once completed, this corridor will feature consistent, modern lighting and integrated
fiber connectivity that supports both traffic safety and future smart -city technology
deployment.
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BUDGET AND FUNDING
To date, the City has invested approximately $341,000 in the project through FY2023
and FY2024 using Engineering, Street Construction, and Road Use Tax funds. All
underground work and system components are complete.
The total estimated cost to complete the final phase is $197,000, which includes:
• Streetlight poles and fixtures — $98,091.75
• Installation and electrical work — $60,000
• Alliant Energy coordination — $3,000
• Public -safety camera infrastructure — $20,100
• Contingency and administrative — balance
Staff recommends funding the full $197,000 from available Road Use Tax (RUT) funds,
subject to a budget amendment. RUT has previously been used as an eligible source
for similar streetlight and safety improvements, including prior phases of Grandview.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the use of available Road Use Tax (RUT)
funds, subject to a budget amendment, to complete the Grandview Avenue Streetlight
Replacement Project. Approval of this funding will allow the remaining lighting and public -
safety improvements to be completed during FY2026, closing out the project and
enhancing corridor safety, reliability, and aesthetics.
cc: Gus Psihoyos, P.E., City Engineer
Robert D. Schiesl, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Duane Richter, Traffic Operations Supervisor
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