HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2017-11-01 (2) RESOLUTION NO. 33-2017
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERING CERTAIN STREETLIGHTS FROM THE TOWN OF
TIB8UON TO THE MARIN GENERAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (MGSA) AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER
CERTAIN STREETLIGHTS TO MGSA ON AN ONGOING BASIS
WHEREAS, certain local agencies within the County of Marin formed the Marin Street Light
Acquisition Authority ("MSLAJPA") in 1985 to acquire certain streetlights from PG&E;
WHEREAS, the MSLAJPA did acquire those streetlights by eminent domain in 1986 and it was
decided that the MSLAJPA would retain title to the lights and provide a system of countywide
maintenance and insurance for the streetlights;
WHEREAS, the MSLAJPA on behalf of its members has always had as a policy that any new or
replaced streetlights would be owned by the MSLAJPA;
WHEREAS, the MSLAJPA subsequently became the Marin General Services Authority
("MGSA") and the streetlights were transferred to that joint powers authority which the Town of
Tiburon is a Member and MGSA continues to contract for the maintenance of the streetlights and
maintain insurance for the streetlights;
WHEREAS, it is beneficial to have one agency manage the maintenance contract and maintain
insurance for the streetlights in Marin County as has been proven in the past and such transfer of
property is permitted by law under Government Code § 6508;
WHEREAS, it is important the ownership of streetlights within Marin County be certain and not
subject to any concepts of implied ownership or control;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Tiburon offers to transfer all
streetlight and associated facilities defined as a luminaire, mast arm, streetlight only pole and
associated wiring within the jurisdictional limits that previously have not been offered and
accepted by the Marin General Services Authority or its predecessor the Marin Street Light
Acquisition Joint Powers Authority. This offer will become effective upon acceptance by the
MGSA.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Public Works Director is delegated the
authority to transfer streetlight ownership on an ongoing basis to the MGSA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, State of California
this I" day of November, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, O'Donnell, Thier
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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