Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2020-68 authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement to Salt River Project for the undergrounding of existing overhead power lines along the south side of Olive Avenue in the vicinity of 85th Avenue.

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 in the vicinity of 85th Avenue. Staff is working with SRP to underground the overhead power lines that run along the south side of Olive Avenue west and east of 85th Avenue along with a segment on the east side of 85th Avenue south of Olive Avenue.

No previous Council action has taken place for this request.

A: Approve the adoption of the Resolution authorizing the execution of a Power Distribution Easement.

B: Deny adoption of the Resolution, which will result in the overhead power lines remaining in place.

Staff recommends that City Council approve the adoption of the attached Resolution authorizing the execution of the easement to SRP.

There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with the granting of this land right.