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Prescott City Council Study Session —August 15, 2006 Page 5 4111.. there was no sidewalk on that side of the street. There were discussions with Sharlot Hall Museum to make some improvements to Beach Avenue between the Goodwin Street Plaza and Sharlot Hall Museum, and more improvements were planned for McCormick Street and on Goodwin Street in the future. Councilman Luzius asked how much the decorative street lights cost and Mr. Nietupski replied he could get that answer by next week; the City was furnishing the lights. E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 4550 - dedication of right-of-way north of Sierry Peaks Drive and west of Downer Trail. Engineering Services Director Mark Nietupski explained the dedication of right- of-way was a requirement of the development agreement adopted by Resolution No. 3746 for construction of the East/West Connector from Sierry Peaks Drive/Downer Trail intersection to Gail Gardner Way; and the dedication was being made by Morgan Reserve, L.L.C., at no cost to the City. Mayor Simons asked if the right-of-way would be 50-feet on each side and Mr. Nietupski replied the property was actually a triangular piece that would allow for a T-type intersection. ,,... F. Authorization of purchase of an aerial lift (bucket) truck for street maintenance and operations from Terex Utilities in the total amount of $61,968.00 as detailed by their proposal dated August 2, 2006. Public Works Director Craig McConnell explained the bucket truck would be used for tree trimming, putting up Christmas banners, and the Parks and Recreation Department could use it for their lighting needs; it was a budgeted item; the Traffic Signal Crew had a smaller truck with a 45' maximum reach; this truck would have a 55' maximum working height; the truck would not be used full time initially and staff located a high quality, used vehicle; the truck would have a service life of 10 years; it had been checked out mechanically and the price of a new truck would be at least twice as much. Councilman Blair asked how old the vehicle was and Mr. McConnell replied it was a 2000 GMC cab and chassis.