08 - Utility Easement and Right-of-Way to Oncor - Feeder Tie and Automation Project

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Item No. 8 Memorandum TO: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem City Council FROM: Todd Mittge, City Engineer SUBJECT: Oncor Power Easement near Culbertson Park DATE: May 8, 2023 BACKGROUND: In January of this 2023, staff met with Oncor about a new electrical feeder project to provide improved power distribution and automate their system in times of power outages. This Project is a feeder tie and includes automation switches. The project will improve service for approximately 500 customer directly by increased reliability via automated switching and reduce outage time via automated switching. This projects completion will serve as a foundation for future projects to help even more customers. Additional benefits are added feeder capacity for any future load increases along the circuits. Oncor is requesting Easements in City of Paris property at Culbertson Park along the North side of Hearon Street from 13th SE to 17th SE, and along the West edge of 17th SE from Hearon Street to Neathery Street. STATUS OF ISSUE: Staff has reviewed the easement and its exhibits and believe it is a long term benefit to the City and its residents. This is being presented to the City Council for consideration. BUDGET: This item will have zero impact on the budget. OPTIONS: 1. Approve an easement in favor of the Oncor using public rights of way for power poles along the North part of Hearon Street and the West side of 17th Street SE. 2. Reject the easement proposal. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of an easement for Oncor's feeder tie project.