| | | | | | | | CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION | Agenda Item: 19C. |
| Date Prepared: 12/22/2016 | Council Meeting Date: 1/10/2017 |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Carl Swenson, City Manager
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| | | | | | | | THROUGH:
| Susan J. Daluddung, AICP, Deputy City Manager |
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| | | | | | | | | FROM:
| Andrew Granger, P.E., Development & Engineering Director
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| | | | | | | | SUBJECT:
| Power Distribution Easements, Salt River Project, Olive Avenue Overhead Power Undergrounding |
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| | | | | | | | Purpose:
This is a request for City Council to discuss the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the execution of two Power Distribution Easements to Salt River Project (SRP) for the undergrounding of 3,100 lineal feet of the existing overhead lines along the south side of Olive Avenue between approximately 85th Avenue and 90th Avenue. |
| | | | | | | | Background/Summary:
Funding is available to the City through SRP’s Municipal Aesthetics Program which allows municipalities to make improvements such as undergrounding overhead power lines within SRP’s service area. Over the years staff has identified areas within the City to utilize these funds; one of the areas identified is Olive Avenue from approximately 85th Avenue to 90th Avenue. Staff is working with SRP to underground the overhead power lines that run along the south side of Olive Avenue. SRP estimates the cost of the undergrounding at $858,700. Once completed, staff will be installing 20 new LED street lights within the limits of the undergrounding project as part of the Community Works Program - Street Light Infill Project . |
| | | | | | | | Previous Actions:
There has been no previous action by the City Council for this easement request. |
| | | | | | | | Options:
A: Approve the adoption of the Resolution authorizing the execution of two Power Distribution Easements.
B: Deny adoption of the Resolution which will result in the overhead power lines remaining in place. |
| | | | | | | | Staff Recommendation:
Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2017-05 authorizing the City Manager to execute two Power Distribution Easements to Salt River Project for the undergrounding of 3,100 lineal feet of existing overhead lines along the south side of Olive Avenue between 85th Avenue and 90th Avenue. |
| | | | | | | | Fiscal Analysis:
There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with granting these easements.
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| | | | | | | | Narrative:
Recordation of these easements will provide a public record of the existence and location of SRP’s underground power lines. |
| | | | | | | | Contact Name and Number:
Angela Manuel, Real Estate Coordinator, 623-773-7728 |
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