ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: D2
Prepared by: Sara Trench, Management Analyst Meeting Date: June 11, 2024 Approved by:
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Discussion
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT PROJECT - UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on the Street Lighting Assessment Project and provide direction to staff.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Public Safety, Fiscal Responsibility, and Climate and Environmental Responsibility.
PRIOR ACTION: On May 14, 2024, discussed the Street Lighting Assessment Project and directed staff to begin pilot program of 12 solar streetlights; continue to work with SDG&E to evaluate 45 existing wood electrical poles for new streetlights; initiate design and construction of 21 new concrete pole electric streetlights; and return to the City Council within 30 days to report (1) options for retrofitting traditional concrete poles with solar power; (2) ability to connect solar streetlights to electrical power; and (3) experience of the City of Los Angeles Solar Light Program (Vote: 4-0, Green absent).
Please reference Exhibit 1 for a comprehensive list of prior City Council actions.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: On May 14, 2024, the City Council discussed the Street Lighting Assessment Project and directed staff to return to Council with additional information regarding solar lighting offerings and feasibility, retrofitting information, additional cost details, and solar lighting experiences from other cities.
Experience with Fonroche Lighting America, Inc. On May 14, 2024, the Council approved the Solar Light Streetlight Pilot Program for 12 locations within the city. The City has entered into an agreement with Fonroche Lighting America, Inc. (Fonroche) to provide and install the 12 streetlights. Fonroche was one of many vendors who provided quotes, and not only were they the least expensive option for both lights and installation, but they also offered a superior product due to their unique solar technology. Fonroche utilizes Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that have been tested and proven in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Before installation, they perform an assessment of the time of year with the lowest solar input and configure the battery packs accordingly to ensure strong output regardless of weather conditions.
Fonroche products have an 8-year parts and labor warranty and their batteries last 10-12 years, are fully recyclable, and require no additional maintenance.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Received an update on the Street Lighting Assessment Project. Directed staff to install solar lights in the identified 66 locations, allocate the remainder of funds for additional solar light, and organize a community workshop for input on potential locations of lights around residential, commercial, and parks. Directed City Attorney to investigate recourse against SDG&E.
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Council directed staff to gather feedback from other jurisdictions that had installed Fonroche solar lights.
Staff reached out to city officials in Vallejo, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Fort Worth, TX, and Topeka, KS.
All representatives commented on the ease of installation, the output of the lights, and their satisfaction with Fonroche's customer service. Many cities noted significant cost saving and alignment with their climate-friendly programs. The City of Fort Worth estimates that they have saved $1M with Fonroche lighting. Fonroche’s oldest partner has been working with them for over 10 years and provided a letter of reference attesting to the quality of Fonroche’s products and the company itself. The letter is attached as Exhibit 2 for your reference.
Retrofitting. The City Council inquired about retrofitting solar lights on existing poles. Multiple vendors were asked about the feasibility of solar retrofitting on wood San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) poles.
All vendors expressed concerns about wood poles due to difficulties in achieving proper orientation of the solar panel, wiring issues, and poor aesthetics. Wood utility poles are not well-suited for infrastructure- grade autonomous lighting. SDG&E confirmed that adding a fixture to a wood pole would require going through a load calculation and are not currently able to safely support a solar fixture with panel and battery pack.
Staff also inquired about adding a solar fixture to an existing concrete pole, which is a common practice.
All vendors stated that this would require a new fixture, and any existing electric fixture would need to be removed before installing the solar fixture. Retrofitting is customized for each pole and pole type, often requiring additional equipment. One vendor does not offer retrofitting at all, as their solar street lighting is sold as complete systems.
The City Council also requested information about hybrid solar lighting and the option to retrofit solar lights back to the electrical grid. All vendors contacted said they do not have experience with this and are unaware of any other vendors who offer it. While it may be theoretically possible, it is not practiced, as most jurisdictions aim to move away from the electrical grid and have not found a need to revert to traditional electric poles. This aligns with cost-saving measures and the increased focus on climate- friendly options. SDG&E confirmed that if a pole with access to electricity is retrofitted to solar, the pole would be considered idle equipment and would be required to be decommissioned. This would make the location no longer an option for an electric light.
SDG&E Timeline/Costs. Staff met with SDG&E to determine the timeline and potential costs of both new fixtures on existing SDG&E wood poles and new concrete poles. SDG&E confirmed a timeline of three to six months to perform a service point approval process, assessing whether the wood poles and/or new proposed light locations can be connected to the grid. Due to the large volume of the City’s requests (47), these assessments are expected to be completed in six months. After the assessment, it takes another three to six months to install a new fixture on a wood pole.
If the City decides to invest in a new concrete, city-owned pole, this would also need to undergo an SDG&E process called a conflict check. This process, taking three to six months, determines the feasibility of connecting the new pole to a power source and ensures proper spacing from SDG&E infrastructure and exposed electrical wires. Once the conflict check is completed, the locations go through the planning department and construction analysis, which is estimated to take 6-8 weeks.
SDG&E met with the City’s Public Works Facilities/Utilities staff and plans to have regular, continuous meetings with Public Works to manage repair, upgrade, and install new light requests.
Currently, SDG&E is conducting further research regarding the additional costs of installing new lights on SDG&E wood poles. Staff will submit the information once received. Furthermore, staff inquired about purchasing SDG&E wood poles and were advised that it would be easier to install a new pole due to the 06/11/2024 D2 2 of 17
MEETING DATE: June 11, 2024 PAGE 3
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT PROJECT - UPDATE
required agreements for installing on an SDG&E wood pole. Additionally, installing a solar fixture on an SDGE wood pole is not feasible due to SDGE's ownership restrictions and existing electrical infrastructure, which pose issues for maximizing solar panel exposure to sunlight.
SDG&E provided staff with their “Municipal Coordination with SDG&E Design & Project Management Department” Bulletin, which includes a summary of their processes (Exhibit 3).
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost for the pilot project to install 12 solar streetlights is $94,615. There is sufficient funding in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 and 2024/2025 Operating Budget (Account No. 0010400.521500.YEFB).
Additionally, there is a total of $1,862,627 in remaining funds for this project identified in the following accounts:
• 0010400.521500.YEFB Year-End Fund Balance $ 9,285
• 1080440.562000.YEFB Year-End Fund Balance $ 1,083,342 • 1080440.561000.YECB Year-End Cannabis Revenue $ 770,000
EXHIBITS:
1. Prior City Council Actions
2. Reference Letter Regarding Fonroche America, Inc.
3. SDG&E Municipal Coordination Design & Project Management Bulletin 06/11/2024 D2 3 of 17
STREETLIGHTING ASSESSMENT PROJECT
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
On May 14, 2024, discussed the Street Lighting Assessment Project and directed staff to begin pilot program of 12 solar streetlights; continue to work with SDG&E to evaluate 45 existing wood electrical poles for new streetlights; initiate design and construction of 21 new concrete pole electric streetlights; and return to the City Council within 30 days to report (1) options for retrofitting traditional concrete poles with solar power; (2) ability to connect solar streetlights to electrical power; and (3) experience of the City of Los Angeles Solar Light Program (Vote: 4-0, Green absent).
On October 5, 2023, discussed the status of the City’s Climate Action Plan and provided direction to staff (No vote taken).
On October 11, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-151 awarding a contract to STC Traffic, Inc. for City lighting assessment and consulting services (Vote: 4-0, Green absent).
On September 28, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution no. 2021-168, amending the operating budget for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23 (Vote: 3-2, Contreras and Melendez opposed). On
September 14, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-140, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, with the revised appropriation of the $275,000 allocated for one Sheriff’s Deputy to the Lighting Landscape and Maintenance line item (Vote: 3- 0, Ritter and Green absent).
On August 24, 2021, discussed priorities for allocating excess cannabis revenues and approved funding for the following: 1) cannabis decoy and enforcement operations, 2) youth cannabis prevention and early intervention, 3) youth scholarships, 4) increased lighting in neighborhoods, 5)increased park restroom maintenance and 6) addition of one Sheriff’s deputy and two Park Directors/Enforcers (Vote on items 1-5, 5-0; Vote on item 6: 3-2, Contreras and Melendez opposed).
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EXHIBIT 1
CONTACT DETAILS
GenPro Energy Solutions
13261 Timberline Plaza, Suite B
Piedmont, SD 57769
U.S.A.
T (605) 341 9920
E [email protected]
W www.genproenergy.com
April 6th, 2023
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to express our strong support for Fonroche Lighting America and the cutting-edge technology they offer. We understand that you may have questions about how well their technology works in Northern Latitudes, and we want to assure you that their products are specifically designed to operate in a wide range of climates, including the harshest conditions found in the cold Northern regions.
Fonroche utilizes the latest technologies, including Nickel metal hydride batteries, which we have witnessed outperform any other battery technology used in the solar street lighting market, and specifically in cold climates. Their batteries are highly efficient, offering a long- lasting, reliable power source that can withstand extreme temperatures and weather conditions. In fact, Fonroche’s solar streetlights are widely regarded as the premier choice for applications that require no-nonsense performance, which is precisely what you need for street lighting in our geographical Region.
GenPro has rigorously tested Fonroche’s Street lighting technology in a range of conditions, including extreme temperatures, heavy snow, and extreme high winds from Northern South Dakota to the islands of the Bahamas. In all these tests, their products performed exceptionally well, providing reliable illumination keeping streets, parking lots, and sidewalks safe and secure.
We are extremely proud to be partnered with Fonroche with their proven track record of innovation and excellence, and they stand behind their products with a commitment to quality and reliability. We believe that Fonroche’s Street lighting solutions are the best on the market, and we are confident that they will meet your needs for years to come.
Fonroche will be GenPro’s premier choice of Solar Street Lighting for the foreseeable future! Sincerely,
Dwight E. Patterson, CEO
GenPro Energy Solutions – Fonroche Partner
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Builder Services
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SDGE REMITTANCE
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SDG&E’s Builder Services Portal is designed for customers requesting electric and gas service for construction projects. Registered users have access to many online tools to mange projects, keep things on track, and have transparency to projects in one easy‐to‐use dashboard.
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NEW PROCORE® ELECTRONIC
CONFLICT CHECK PROCESS
DID YOU KNOW?
The new Procore electronic
conflict check process
connects everyone and
everything in one platform:
• Easy file upload with
no storage limit on a
secured platform
• When documents go
digital, nothing gets lost
• Automated updates and
notifications
• Online training materials
• Makes reporting easier
to track
SIMPLIFY, SAVE AND REDUCE TURNAROUND TIMES
SDG&E® now utilizes Procore construction management software to accept electronic plans for conflict checks. This web-based platform intakes conflict check requests and tracks the beginning to end process electronically. Communication is improved with instant notifications and the new platform provides visibility on project updates.
This new system improves your experience by digitally connecting teams and sharing project information so you can make informed decisions, faster.
GENERAL PROCESS FLOW
Continued on the back
Municipality
submits conflict
check request and
uploads electronic
plan(s)
SDG&E
accesses project,
determines
complexity, and
provides estimated
turnaround time
SDG&E
contacts
Municipality to
present conflict
check results
Design Revision
SDG&E and
Municipality
collaborate
to negotiate
conflict(s)
If conflict(s) is
unavoidable,
SDG&E assigns a
project manager
for relocation of
SDG&E assets
SDG&E
performs
conflict check
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NEW PROCORE ELECTRONIC CONFLICT CHECK PROCESS
BENEFITS OF THE NEW ELECTRONIC CONFLICT CHECK PROCESS
Simple and quick way to initiate conflict check(s)
Requests can be submitted to SDG&E at any time with a simple digital form. You’ll no longer need to make paper copies or pay for postage. Also, you’ll save time using e-files instead of hard copies that can get lost or damaged.
Transparency across teams and projects
Procore construction management software has a correspondence tool to communicate key information to your project team with notifications and review all project correspon- dence in the interactive activity section.
Keeps information accurate
You’ll have 24/7 access to the latest information in a centralized location and in a format that everyone can understand. Information is updated instantly and provides the project’s history.
CONNECTS EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING ON ONE PLATFORM
• Easy file upload with no storage limit on a secured platform • When documents go digital, nothing gets lost
• Automated updates and notifications
• Online training materials
• Makes reporting easier to track
NEXT STEPS - WHAT TO EXPECT
Your SDG&E point of contact will train you on how to digitally complete the conflict check form. You’ll be able to easily start adding new projects right away! © 2022 San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.. S2250014 0422 06/11/2024 D2 15 of 17
STEP 1: CONFI RM REQUEST TY PE 1
PL EA SE I NCLUDE THE FOL L OWI NG REQUI REMENTS I N THE REQUEST:
-Pr oject Name
-Near est addr ess t o l ocat ion
-Request er Point of Cont act (POC) includi ng Name, Email Addr ess & Phone Number -Number of St r eet l ight s t o be energi zed
-L ight (s) locat ion, t y pe, wat t age & descr ipt ion -El ect r ical Pl ans and/or St reet li ght Locat i on Diagram -Pr oposed Ser vi ce Poi nt s & Sket ch/J ob Number f or ser vi ce point approval s (i f appl icable) SEND A L L REQUESTS TO MUNI -STREETL I GHTI [email protected] A L L OW 7 B USI NESS DAYS FOR YOUR REQUEST TO B E RECEI V ED BY THE
STREETL I GHTI NG I NTA K E TEA M
Please ensur e all submit t al r equir ement s ar e i ncl uded. If addit i onal i nf or mat i on i s r equi r ed and/or missi ng, SDG&E will cont act t he Poi nt of Cont act li st ed i n t he r equest . Addi t ional t ime t o pr ocess will be r equi r ed.
A N SDG&E REPRESENTATI V E WI L L CONTA CT YOU TO DI SCUSS TI MEL I NE & A L L PROJ ECT SPECI FI CS. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PL EA SE USE THE FOL LOWI NG CRI TERI A TO CONFI RM YOUR REQUEST I S A STREETL I GHT:
WHAT I S A STREETL I GHT?
-Ener gized l ight mount ed t o a pol e
-Inst all ed & ener gized as a si ngle pol e in a ser ies -Ut ili zed t o li ght a public r oad or pat h f or t raf f i c or pedest r ians WHAT A STREETL I GHT I S NOT:
-A devi ce i nt ended t o signal, communi cat e or war n -Equi pment ut i lized t o assist law enf or cing saf et y such as cr osswalks -A lumi nai re at t ached t o a t raf f i c signal pole
MUNI CI PA L I TY STREETL I GHTI NG
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STEP 2 : SUB MI T REQUEST 2
STEP 3 : REQUEST RECEI V ED 3
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SDG&E STREETL I GHT CONSTRUCTI ON
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO CONFIRM YOUR REQUEST IS A STREETLIGHT: F -Ener gi zed l i ght mount ed t o a pol e
-Inst alled & ener gized as a si ngl e pole i n a ser i es -Ut i l i zed t o light a publ i c r oad or pat h f or t r af f i c or pedest r ians
1. MUNI submit s a
Ser vi ce Point r equest t o
SDG&E
muni-st reet light [email protected]
2 . SDG&E f iel ds t he si t e
wi t h a st andby l ineman
t o conf ir m avai lable
Ser vi ce Point
3. SDG&E pr ovides MUNI
wi t h a Ser vice Poi nt
Or der Number
*Service Point Approval
is valid for 6 mont hs*
4 . MUNI complet es wor k
t o wit hi n 2 -f eet of t he
Ser vi ce Point and sends
SDG&E Const r uct ion
Redlines and/or
as-built s, Ser vice Poi nt
appr oval, and a f or mal
energizat ion r equest
5 . SDG&E pr ovides MUNI
wit h an Ener gizat ion
Or der Number
6 . MUNI uses t he
Ener gi zat ion Or der
Number t o call SDG&E's
Tr ench Desk f or
Inspect i on of t he last
2 -f eet of Tr ench and
Conduit
7. Fol lowing sweeps
inst all at ion and backf ill ,
inspect or wil l r elease t o
schedul ing and SDG&E
crew wil l connect t o t he
Ser vice Poi nt
Per Schedule LS-2 , SDG&E will ser ve st r eet l i ght s owned by Gover nment al and Cor por at e Agencies f r om Over head or Under gr ound Secondar y Ser vice.
A ppli cable f or t he l ight i ng of st r eet s, hi ghways and ot her t hor oughf ar es, i ncluding non-dedicat ed st r eet s which ar e accessible t o t he publ i c.
CONFI RM REQUEST TY PE
I nspect i on Pr ocess Det ai l s :
-Call SDG&E Tr ench Desk wit h Ener gi zat ion Or der Number t o schedul e a pr e-meet wi t h t he SDG&E Inspect or f or t he last 2 -f eet of Tr ench/Conduit . At t he pr e-meet , t he Inspect or will pr ovide gui dance r egar di ng t r enching t o t he appr opr iat e l ocat i on of SDG&E Facilit i es. -Once t r enchi ng i s complet e, pl ease cont act t he SDG&E Tr ench Desk so t he Inspect or can schedul e t he st andby Li neman t o i nst al l t he r emaining por t i on of condui t sweep i nt o t he SDG&E f aci l i t y. The MUNI Cont ractor is required t o assist t he St andby Lineman for t he remaining port ion of conduit .
-Af t er last por t ion of conduit is i nst al led by t he SDG&E St andby Lineman, t he MUNI Cont ract or must backf i l l t he t r ench.
-Upon compl et ion of t he above, t he Inspect or wi l l r elease f or schedul i ng.
SERVI CE POINT
A PPROVA L EXPIRED
SDG&E Tr ench Desk: (6 19 ) 6 9 9 -10 39
Sout h of Hi ghway 5 6 : (6 19 ) 6 9 9 -10 39
Nor t h of Hwy 5 6 : (76 0 ) 4 32 -5 8 0 5
Orange Count y (El ect r i c Only): (9 4 9 ) 36 1-8 0 6 1 Ser vice Point Appr oval is valid f or 6 mont hs af t er which SDG&E will need t o f ield t he request t o conf ir m availabilit y :
1.The facilit y will need t o be i nvent or ied.
2 . If t her e is st ill an allowance f or at t achment , we will r e-cost t he job and send out a remit t ance for m (billing).
3. The r emit t ance f or m will t hen need t o be paid pr ior t o scheduling. 4 . Once payment is r ecei ved, t he job will be sent t o a Pr oject Coordinat or who will t hen wor k wit h you/your cont ract or t o schedule t he job. *If addit ional wor k is r equired and/or missing inf or mat ion, addit ional t ime t o process will be requir ed.
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SDG&E ROL E I N STREETL I GH T CON STRUCT I ON
SDG&E STREETL I GH T CONSTRUCTI ON PROCESS OV ERV I EW
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D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project
Update
City Council Meeting June 11, 2024
•May 14, 2024 City Council Meeting, staff
presented the findings of the street lighting
assessment project
–12 solar lights approved for pilot program
–45 light fixtures that may be able to be
attached to existing wood poles
–21 new light locations
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•Fonroche Lighting America, Inc.
–Cost effective
•8-year parts and labor warranty
–Technology
•Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
–Baseline for power based on city’s days of lowest solar input •Proven in extreme hot and cold temperature
–Climate friendly
•Fully recyclable
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
Feedback regarding Fonroche Lighting America, Inc.
•Easy and quick to install, excellent customer service, battery life and output of lights exceeded expectations •Significant cost savings
–Fort Worth estimated cost savings of over $1,000,000
–Los Angeles reduced lighting costs by 2/3
•Alignment with Climate Friendly programs
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
Feedback regarding Fonroche Lighting America, Inc.
“Fonroche’s customer service has been impressive. We receive prompt responses to any issues or questions, additional training provided by Fonroche at no cost to the city, and field assistance when requested.” City of Fort Worth, TX
“Our most recent calculations show that on average the cost of conventional street lighting is 3 times higher than solar lighting These costs take into account the labor, equipment and material needed to install the lights and install new poles.” City of Los Angeles, CA
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
Pole stability
•None of the jurisdictions believed
the pole to be any less stable than
other steel or aluminum light
poles
•In high-speed areas, light poles
are designed to crumple upon
impact to reduce the possibility of
serious injury to a driver
•Residential poles will be able to
withstand a car impact at low
speed
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•Retrofitting
–Solar fixture on wood pole
•Difficult to achieve proper orientation of the solar
power
•May cause wiring issues
•Poor aesthetic
•Not well suited for the additional weight load for
industrial grade solar fixture and battery
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•Retrofitting
–Solar fixture on concrete pole
•Common practice for jurisdictions who are transitioning to full solar lighting •Would require the electric fixture to be permanently removed •Each solar fixture is customized to each pole type.
•If electrical light were decommissioned, the power source would be removed entirely D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•Retrofitting
–Hybrid streetlights
•All vendors contacted said they did not offer nor
know of any companies in the practice of taking
solar streetlights back to the electrical grid
•SDG&E confirmed that if there was a current power
source, that would need to be decommissioned
permanently
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•SDG&E Timeline and Costs
–Timeline New Fixture on Wood Pole
•Three to six months to determine pole viability. With the large number of city requests (45) they estimate six months to determine viability of a pole •If pole is viable, three to six months to install new fixture D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•SDG&E Timeline and Costs
–Timeline New Concrete Pole
•Service point process to determine power source,
timeline TBD
•Conflict check to determine proper spacing from
infrastructure and pole, timeline TBD
–Once conflict check is completed, planning and
construction estimated to take six to eight weeks
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
•SDG&E Timeline and Costs
–Costs
•SDG&E is currently working on an updated cost
estimate
•Based upon information available to city staff, a new
concrete pole would be estimated to cost $21,830
over a 15 year lifespan
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project Update
D1. Street Lighting Assessment Project
Lighting Type Cost per light Cost for 66 new
lights
Annual cost of
maintenance per
light
Cost of
maintenance
over 15 years for
66 lights
New Concrete Electric
Pole
~$20,000-$60,000
Including installation
and connection to
power source
$1,320,000-
$3,960,000
$122 $120,780
New Solar Streetlight $8,500
Including installation,
no added electricity
costs
$561,000 $80 $79,200
D2. Street Lighting Assessment Project
Update
City Council Meeting June 11, 2024
Thank You!
Questions?