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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC26040 - Relocation of Transmission PolesContract No. C26040 REQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: TREASURER DATE: CONTENTS: Recommendation: CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PAYMENT OF RELOCATION OF TRANSMISSION POLES AND ATTACHMENTS ON PORTOLA AVENUE NORTH OF GERALD FORD PAUL S. GIBSON, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CITY NOVEMBER 16, 2006 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RELOCATION OF TRANSMISSION POLES AND ATTACHMENTS CONTRACT By Minute Motion, that the City Council: (1) Authorize appropriation for the relocation of transmission poles and attachments in the amount of $457,024.55; (2) Authorize staff to enter into the necessary contract with Southern California Edison for the relocation of transmission poles and attachments; and (3) Authorize staff to transfer funds from the general fund to the Improvement fund. Executive Summary: The purpose of this action is to provide for the relocation of poles along Portola Avenue as part of the Section 29 Assessment District. Discussion: The design plans for the relocation at the poles on Portola Avenue north of Gerald Ford have been completed. The estimated cost for the work is $457,0244.55. This process is the beginning in providing for the expansion of the roadway. The City authorizing these funds will complete the relocation of the poles by the middle of March 2007. In March of 2006, Council passed a resolution, which would provide for the City to be reimbursed for such expenditures through the Section 29 Assessment District. Staff Report Approval of Contracts for Transmission Pole Relocation on Portola Page 2 November 16, 2006 Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the use of funds and authorize staff to enter into the contract with Southern California Edison. ZITY COUNCIL /CTION: APPROVED ✓ DENIED Paul S. Gibson RECEIVED OTHER Director of Finance/City Treasurer MEET IN fDAATE - D - iV c AYES: , 0 f), spier ( Galles C(�rl NOES: v ABSENT : -• Y. ABSTAIN : A / Jit �/ �l VERIFIED BY• Carlos L. Ort.a, City Manager Original on File wit City Clerk's Office i SOU i HERN CAJFORNi . EDISON .U• 1:::9L,Z Ah C.ornparn• MSA Consulting 34200 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage CA 92270 Attn. Jack Fox October 31, 2006 SUBJECT: Relocation of Transmission poles and attachments Santa Rosa-Tamarask 115kv T/S line Palm Desert Assessment District 29 Portola N/O Gerald Ford, Ranch Mirage SCE's File No. REL04105053 We have received your plan for the relocation of SCE facilities at the subject location. A plan of relocation has been developed and the estimated cost in connection is $467,024.55 In order to clear the proposed street Improvements, it is necessary to replace and relocate 12 wood poles with 11 wood poles along with a distribution overhead and underground work and related guying at the corner of Portola and Gerald Ford. SCE acknowledges receipt of $10,000 as an engineering advance; therefore, the balance due is $457,024.55. Final cost for this relocation will be on a completed cost basis. Therefore, please issue your check payable to Southern California Edison Company and forward to the address shown below, Attention. Bob Castillo. Please identify your check with File No. REL04105053. At the completion of the project you will be billed or refunded any difference covering the actual cost of this relocation. All prices quoted and/or written are applicable for 90 days from the date of this letter, and are subject to change thereafter. According to this plan of relocation there will be a need for a replacement right because Edison has an existing Easement for the above mentioned poles and attachments. I kncw you are working on gathering all the information for the legal descriptions for all the easements on Portola for this portion of the Assessment District project. After you obtain all the information please send it to me for document preparation. Work will be scheduled to begin approximately 60 to 90 days after receipt of your check, executed Easements and signed relocation letter, this letter should be signed by the entity responsible for all financial billings. If your project will be delayed or canceled, please notify me immediately at (909) 944-4408. Sincerely, Robert R. Castillo Right of Way Agent Corporate Real Estate ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SCE'S RELOCATION PROCESS Palm Desert Assessment District 29 B Signature Print Name Date: Title: