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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - Sec 29 AD - Pymnt to Relocate Trnsmssn PolesREQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: DATE: CONTENTS: CITY OF PALM DESERT FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PAYMENT OF RELOCATION OF TRANSMISSION POLES AND ATTACHMENTS ON GERALD FORD AVE. (SECTION 29 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT). PAUL S. GIBSON, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CITY TREASURER March 8, 2007 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RELOCATION OF TRANSMISSION POLES AND ATTACHMENTS CONTRACT Recommendation: By minute motion, that the City Council: (1) Authorize appropriation for the relocation of transmission poles and attachments in the amount of $397,197.97. (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 Gerald Ford Avenue as part of the Section 29 Assessment District. There is an immediate need to relocate the poles prior to starting the Assessment District construction contract in May and Edison's need to start work prior to summer months electricity Toad. Discussion: The design plans for the relocation of Gerald Ford poles between Monterey and Portola Avenue have been completed. The estimated cost for the work is $397,197.97. This process is the beginning process for the expansion of the roadway. The City authorizing these funds will complete the relocation of the poles by the end of May 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. s Approval of Contract with Edison for Transmission Pole Relocation on Gerald Ford. Page 2of2 March 8, 2007 Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the use of funds and authorize staff to enter into the contract with Southern California Edison. Department Head: Paul S. Gibson Finance Director/City Treasurer Approval: Carlos Ort=:a City Manager .:.r Lvuivc:IL, CTION : A.PPROVED DENIED RECEIVED OTHER MEETING DATE 3 - t'-(fl AYES: P Yfff L&rn , 6-neth . a, Kelly ,TOES: C3yl . aBSENT: Nyn€. UBSTAIN: fine 7ERIFIED ,ricinal on File wi`i City Clerk's Office