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REGULAR DZEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 9, 1978 Page 11 Over the years, I have talked to several people in HACKBERRY PARK LIGHT the Iiackberry area, and they have indicated they would like some street lighting. Therefore, it is r1y recommendation to install a 250-watt light at $7. 65 per month ($91. 80 per year) at the inter- section of Hackberry Hill and Maple Lane. i'ir. Flewelling stated it usually takes about three weeks for installation after the order is received. Mayor Van tlest rioved, Butler seconded, to approve a 250-watt light for the Hackberry Park area. at �7.65 per rionth. 14otion, �yes (3) - Nays (0) . A memo from John Gerhardson, Public 69orks Coordinator, BID AWARD - 1978 was presented to the City Council concerning the Street Material & bids for 1978 street material and equipment, dated Equipment January 17, 1978, which states: . The City of Orono advertised for two successive weeks for street materials and equipment rental bids with bid opening at 10:00 A.Pi. , Friday, January 13, 1978. ' � The enclosed tabulation contains a cor.iplete accounting of all bids received and the recommended low bidders and alternates. The accepted low bids for materials are determined by availability and location of nlaterials. Traveling distance to a supplier is a considered cost factor when determining a low bid. When renting equipment with an operator, we are guided by the type, size of equipr_ment and hourly rate. . It is possible to award the low bid to more than one contractor when considering materials and equipment. In order to stimulate enthusiasm for the following � year' s work, we make sure to divide the work accord- ingly among these low bidders. In the event the low bidder is not available, the City reserves the right to purchase from the next alternate. I recommend that the City Council accepts and awards the tabulation of bidders as presented for the calendar year 1978. t�layor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to accept the tabulation of bidders and awards as presented for the calendar year 1978. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .