Agenda Item
ii. Granting of Easement for improvement of distribution lines on and around Southwest DeKalb High School
Summary: Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that Board of Education approve an easement to Georgia Power to allow for improvement to existing distribution lines which service Southwest Dekalb HS and other DeKalb residences.
Why: To allow Georgia Power to improve service to Southwest DeKalb HS in the effort to reduce the number and length of power outages.
Details: The purpose of this project is to strengthen the existing distribution lines which service Southwest DeKalb HS site off Kelley Chapel Road. Overhead lines in certain areas may be more prone to outages caused by trees contacting lines or vehicular collisions. By replacing targeted portions of overhead lines and equipment, Georgia Power hopes to reduce the number and length of power outages.
Financial impact: As this easement will directly benefit the District, the financial impact of this easement will be $10.00 paid by Georgia Power to the District.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations 678.676.1470
Mr. Hans G, Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Effective: Upon board approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
The Operations Division was approached for an easement request from
Georgia Power at the Southwest DeKalb High School Site off Kelley
Chapel Rd. The purpose of this project is to strengthen the existing
distribution lines which service Southwest Dekalb HS. Overhead lines
in the area may be more prone to outages caused by trees contacting
lines or vehicular collisions. By replacing targeted portions of overhead
lines and equipment, GA Power hopes to reduce the number and
length of power outages experienced at the site and surrounding area.
It is requested that the Board of Education approve the easement to
Georgia Power to improve distribution lines at the Southwest Dekalb
High School site.