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Bureau of Street Lighting

System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair
Priority Outcome: Ensure our communities are the safest in the nation
This program is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of more than 210,000 streetlights in the
City of Los Angeles, providing construction support for various street lighting projects, overseeing fleet
coordination and warehouse activities, and coordinating with engineering for testing and equipment
evaluations. This program ensures that street lights are effectively lighting roads to enhance public safety.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost

Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs (2,793,763) - (3,001,164)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($1,346,386) SHH: ($124,624) SHHFB: ($119,453)
SOT: ($55,000) EX: ($348,300) SP: ($800,000)
Related Costs: ($207,401)
Continuation of Services

27. Copper Wire Theft Replacement Program 1,459,273 - 1,661,265
Continue funding and resolution authority for five positions
consisting of one Cement Finisher Worker, one Street Lighting
Electrician, one Electrical Craft Helper, one Welder, and one
Street Lighting Electrician Supervisor to support the
replacement of copper wire stolen from streetlights and street
lighting facilities and the reinforcement of pull boxes. Continue
one-time funding in the Overtime General ($55,000),
Contractual Services ($172,000), and Street Lighting Supplies
($800,000) accounts. Expense funding is required to purchase
replacement copper wire and lockable pull boxes to prevent
future theft. Funding is provided by the Street Lighting
Maintenance Assessment Fund ($172,000) and the Special
Gas Tax Improvement Fund ($1,287,273). Related costs
consist of employee benefits.
SG: $432,273 SOT: $55,000 EX: $172,000
SP: $800,000
Related Costs: $201,992

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