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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.
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Approval of Contract with Edison for Transmission Pole Relocation on Gerald Ford.
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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
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A.PPROVED DENIED
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