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a -------------- . ------ »~ B NEWS MILTON COUNCIL APPROVES LED STREET LIGHT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The Town of Milton, in partnership with Milton Hydro, is set to replace ap- proximately 30 per cent of the town's street lights with energy efficient LED bulbs. LED lighting tends to have a longer lifespan and reduced maintenance costs compared to traditional fix- tures. The output of LED lights can be adjusted in re- sponse to daylight, weather conditions, motiof, or dur- ing special events. "These features result in energy savings and a reduc- tion "of greenhouse gas emissions over the lifespan of the fixture. The LED street light re- placement program is ex- pected to retrofit more than 2,800 traditional bulbs and generate approximately $23,000 in initial annual budget savings, A further financial ben- efit is expected to be real- ized oncé the cost of bor- rowing has been fully re- paid after a 10-year term. The first LED street lights are expected to be installed this fall. "Milton Hydro is proud to manage the LED street light replacement project to ensure that installation meets current electrical standards and that expec- ted energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions are realized," said Brian Penman, chair, Milton En- ergy Generation Solutions. The street light replace- ment program comple- ments Milton's other ener- gy saving and carbon diox- ide reducing measures which include solar and ground source heating and cooling at the Milton Sports Centre and the Civic Opera- tions Centre. Burlington Lakeshore MAJORITY OF MILTONIANS VALUE MUNICIPAL SERVICES RECEIVED FOR WHAT THEY PAY IN TAXES: SURVEY Based on the results of the Town of Milton's re- cent survey, more than half (56 per cent) of resi- dents rated the value they receive for their tax dol- lars as good or very good. When asked about the importance of setting aside funding to replace infrastructure (such as roads and community fa- cilities), 93 per cent re- sponded that it was impor- tant or somewhat impor- tant. Over 900 residents participated in the annual online and telephone bud- get survey and shared their thoughts on priori- tiesto be considered in the town's 2019 budget. Residents were divided over how to balance taxa- tion and service levels. Half of the respondents fa- voured increasing taxes to A Furitiraising Initiative of Rotary Friday to Monday, Labour Day Weekend Aug. 31- Sept. 03, 2018--.Spenger Smith Park - CanadasLargestRibfest.com 19 RIBBERS « OVER 30 MUSICAL ACTS « KIDS ZONE - CRAFTERS - FREE ADMISSION - N\ enhance or maintain ser- vices, while the other half were not sure or favoured cutting services to main- tain or reduce taxes. Of the specific town ser- vices reviewed this year maintenance, maintenance of parks, open spaces and sports fields, fire, municipal law enforcement, online ser vices and communica- tions), the majority indi- cated the amount invested in those services should be maintained with the ex- ception of road mainte- nance where the majority of respondents (63 per cent) indicated a desire to increase investment. Survey results and public input are an essen- (roadway tial part of the budget pro cess. Throughout the sum mer and fall, town staff will develop the budget in cluding consideration of the survey results and council-approved guide lines The 2019 budget is ex pected to be deliberated by the newly-elected council on Dec. 10, 2018 (and Dec. 11, if necessary). For more information on Town of Milton's budget survey or the budget process, visit www.milton.ca/budgets. od Milton Transmission Inc. Specializing in Imports, Domestics, and Performance Transmissions * Automatic & Standard Imports & Domestic Cars © Trucks & 4X4'S Clutches & Differentials, Front Wheel Drive © Front Axle Repairs ® Guaranteed Service + Warranties * Free Towing Within 10km e Classic Cars © Fleet Vehicles 905-878-8156 *» 905-878-8157 85 Steeles Ave. E., Unit #3, 4, 5 Milton (West of Hwy: 25) Mark mark @miltontransmission.com * www.miltontransmission.com ELEMENTSCASINO 9430 GUELPH LINE - Play. Smart COT P.O. BOX 550 « DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? FISH & CHIPS FRIDAY | 4PM TO 10PM $12.99 FOR NON-MEMBERS COUNTRY STYLE BACK RIBS SATURDAY | 4PM TO 10PM $15.99 FOR NON-MEMBERS A MOHAWK JULY 27 TO AUGUST 30 2018 WIN YOUR SHARE OF UP TO CAMPBELLVILLE. ON LOP 1BO 905.854.4053 » el CELLIST EEA IT'S ALL HERE uoiduey) Hispeue) vOuNN N ~ isnbny 'Aepsuny| - '> AC CG giv =U02 uojjeyapisul