CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. TO CONSTRUCT CIP 2504, BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II PROJECT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-________: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2504, BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 PROJECT, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6" [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]
Staff Direction • 2025-12-15 • Item F.2 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-B141A2
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AI Summary
Using city funds, this project will cost residents approximately $785,725 for the construction of battery back-up system improvements, with an additional $1,000,000 allocated for construction management and inspection services. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure in West Hollywood, potentially reducing power outage impacts on public services.
Tracking ID: DIR-2025-B141A2
How does this affect you?
This project will improve the reliability of public infrastructure by upgrading battery back-up systems, which can help ensure that essential services remain operational during power outages. Residents may experience fewer disruptions in city services, such as traffic signals and public safety communications, during electrical failures.
Fiscal impact
Significant taxpayer funding for infrastructure improvements.
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