Rochelle City Council Considers Streetlight Purchase for Infrastructure Upgrades

ROCHELLE – The Rochelle City Council last week approved an ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of residential street lights and fixtures from Wesco Distribution. The City plans to purchase 47 streetlights and 14 light heads to replace aging infrastructure in the Lake Lida area and the Brookside Subdivision. This purchase, totaling $142,028, is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the city’s street lighting system. The funds for the purchase will come from the Electric Fund.