Agenda Item
vii. Granting of Easement for Improvement of Distribution Lines at Former Atherton Elementary School Site
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve an easement to Georgia Power to allow for it to upgrade electric distribution facilities to improve electric service reliability at the Former Atherton ES site and other DeKalb County residences.
Why: To allow Georgia Power to improve service to the former Atherton ES site in an effort to upgrade all equipment needed to provide better service.
Details: The purpose of this project is to install and maintain electrical and communication lines and facilities for existing and future structures. Georgia Power requests permission to maintain, repair and rebuild all equipment including wires, transformers, service pedestals, and cables to strengthen the service to the Former Atherton ES site off Atherton Drive. Overhead lines in certain areas may be more prone to outages caused by trees contacting lines or vehicular collisions. By removing any trees and other obstructions to the lines and equipment will aide in providing the area with a quality service.
Financial impact: As this easement will directly benefit the District, the financial impact of this easement will be $1000.00 paid by Georgia Power to the District.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
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 (Nelson, Mullins)
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
The Operations Division was approached for an easement request from
Georgia Power at the Former Atherton ES Site off Atherton Drive. The
purpose of this project is to upgrade electric distribution facilities to
improve electric service reliability to the DCSD site and surrounding
neighbors. Overhead lines in the area may be more prone to outages
caused by trees contacting lines or vehicular collisions. Removing any
trees and other obstructions to the lines and equipment will aid in
providing the area with quality service.
It is requested that the Board of Education approve the easement to
Georgia Power to improve electric service reliability at the Former
Atherton ES site.