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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 (4,504,246) (1) (4,977,133)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($28,865) SHH: ($333,842) SHHFB: ($204,109)
SOT: ($150,000) EX: ($382,600) SP: ($3,404,830)
Related Costs: ($472,887)
Continuation of Services

25. Copper Wire Theft Replacement Program 1,834,193 - 2,187,142
Continue funding and resolution authority for eight positions
consisting of one Cement Finisher Worker, two Street Lighting
Electricians, one Electrical Craft Helper, two Welders, one
Street Lighting Electrician Supervisor, and one Assistant Street
Lighting Electrician 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 ($150,000), 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
($1,662,193). Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $712,193 SOT: $150,000 EX: $172,000
SP: $800,000
Related Costs: $352,949

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