Agenda Item
viii. Granting of Easement at E.L. Miller Elementary School for The Right To Update Distribution Lines
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 improvement to underground distribution lines which service E.L. Miller Elementary School.
Why: GA Power is requesting the right to install and maintain electrical and communication lines to all existing facilities and future structure(s) within the Easement area.
Details: The easement request allows GA Power to construct, maintain, repair, and rebuild the lines for transmitting electric current to the facility. The underground electric distribution lines are to be installed for the improvement of services to the facility. The renovations may include updates to transformers, manholes, wires, cables and other necessary fixtures and appliances. Any timber cut on the Easement Area by or for the Company shall remain the property of the owner of said timber.
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, 678.676.1475
Mr. Richard Boyd, Director of Design and Construction, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Hans G, Williams, Director of Planning & Capital Improvement, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Status: Approved by General Counsel
After recording, return to:
Georgia Power Company
Attn: Land Acquisition (Recording)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd NE
Bin 10151
Atlanta, GA 30308-3374
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PROJECT 2023080152 LETTER FILE DEED FILE MAP FILE
ACCOUNT NUMBER 11047464-GPC9596-VBS-GP841E05923
NAME OF LINE/PROJECT: 919 MARTIN RD (DEKALB COUNTY) DISTRIBUTION LINE
PARCEL NUMBER 001
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STATE OF GEORGIA
DEKALB COUNTY
U N D E R G R O U N D E A S E M E N T
For and in consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) and
other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid by GEORGIA POWER COMPANY, a
Georgia corporation (the “Company”), the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (the “Undersigned”, which
term shall include heirs, successors and/or assigns), whose mailing Address is
1703 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, does hereby grant and
convey to the Company, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege and
easement to go in, upon, along, across, under and through the Property (as
defined below) for the purposes described herein.
The “Property” is defined as that certain tract of land owned by the
Undersigned at 919 MARTIN RD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088 (Tax Parcel ID No. 16
032 11 006) in Land Lot 32 of the 16TH District of Dekalb County, Georgia.
The “Easement Area” is defined as any portion of the Property located (a)
within ten (10) feet of the centerline of the underground distribution line(s)
as installed in the approximate location(s)shown on “Exhibit A” attached hereto
and made a part hereof, and (b) within ten (10) feet from each side of any
related above-ground equipment and facilities, including without limitations
cubicles, transformers and service pedestals, as installed in the approximate
location(s) shown in “Exhibit A”.
The rights granted herein include and embrace the right of the Company to
construct, operate, maintain, repair, renew and rebuild continuously upon and
under the Easement Area its lines for transmitting electric current with wires,
transformers, service pedestals, manholes, conduits, cables and other necessary
apparatus, fixtures and appliances; the right to stretch communication or other
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PARCEL 001 NAME OF 919 MARTIN RD (DEKALB COUNTY) DISTRIBUTION LINE
LINE/PROJECT:
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lines of any other company or person under the Easement Area; the right to
assign this Underground Easement in whole or in part; the right at all times to
enter upon the Easement Area for the purpose of inspecting said lines and/or
making repairs, renewals, alterations and extensions thereon, thereunder,
thereto or therefrom; the right to cut, trim, remove, clear and keep clear of
said underground lines, transformers, fixtures, and appliances all trees and
other obstructions that may in the opinion of the Company now or hereafter in
any way interfere or be likely to interfere with the proper maintenance and
operation of said underground lines, transformers, fixtures, and appliances;
the right of ingress and egress over the Property to and from the Easement Area;
and the right to install and maintain electrical and communication lines and
facilities to existing and future structure(s) within the Easement Area under
the easement terms provided herein. Any timber cut on the Easement Area by or
for the Company shall remain the property of the owner of said timber.
The Undersigned does not convey any land, but merely grants the rights,
privileges and easements hereinbefore set out.
The Company shall not be liable for or bound by any statement, agreement
or understanding not herein expressed.
[Signature(s) on Following Page(s)]
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PARCEL 001 NAME OF 919 MARTIN RD (DEKALB COUNTY) DISTRIBUTION LINE
LINE/PROJECT:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Undersigned has/have hereunto set his/her/their
hand(s) and seal(s), this ___________ day of _____________________, ________.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
presence of:
By: _____________________________ (SEAL)
_________________________________ Name:
Witness Title:
Attest: _________________________ (SEAL)
_________________________________ Name:
Notary Public Title:
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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Exhibit A
(5135 POST ROAD TER)
Tax Parcel # 16 032 11 015
P/L
Existing GPC Underground
Distribution Line
Proposed GPC Transformer
Proposed GPC Underground
Distribution Line
P/L
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
(5080 MAINSTREET PARK DR) (919 MARTIN RD)
Tax Parcel # 16 032 11 034 Tax Parcel # 16 032 11 006
P/L
MAINSTREET PARK DR
919 MARTIN RD
Parcel 001 (DEKALB COUNTY) DISTRIBUTION LINE
LIMS # 2023080152
Land Department DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
Work Location(s): N/A
Richard Fisk
Land Agent
Environmental & Natural Resources
3680 Rivendell Ln, Cumming, GA 30040
X2RFISK@SouthernCo.com
540-849-0585
Underground Distribution Construction Agreement
919 MARTIN RD (DEKALB COUNTY) DISTRIBUTION
PROJECT NAME:
LINE
LOCATION: 919 MARTIN RD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088
Tax ID # 16 032 11 006
DEVELOPER / CUSTOMER: DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
See Exhibit A
AREA OF CONSTRUCTION:
Customer / Developer does hereby attest that the above referenced area of construction in which underground
electric distribution facilities are to be installed is clear of all obstructions; that all property lines, where required,
are clearly marked and that the area is finished to a grade which shall not change more than three (3+/-) inches of
the final grade.
Georgia Power Company, it’s employees, and contractors working on this project are hereby released from all
claims due to damage of underground facilities that have not been located in the field and that are not covered by
the “Utilities Protection Act of Georgia”.
Customer / Developer does hereby agree to bear any and all costs to alter the installed underground electric
distribution facilities as a result of grade changes or Developer design changes.
Customer / Developer shall be responsible for providing Georgia Power Company a clear unpaved route where
underground electric distribution facilities can be installed. If this area is paved and conduit has not been
installed, before Georgia Power Company facilities are installed the Developer shall be responsible for opening
and re-paving the area required by Georgia Power Company.
Customer / Developer shall be responsible to communicate with contractors and subcontractors warning them of
underground electric distribution facilities in the area and for notifying the Georgia Power Company by calling
the Utilities Protection Center at GA 811 at least three (3) working days in advance to locate underground electric
distribution facilities before digging or grading in the vicinity of installed underground electrical facilities. If
Georgia Power Company is not notified, and the underground electric distribution facilities are damaged, then
the Developer shall bear the cost of repairs.
Should underground electric distribution facilities become damaged in any way, Customer / Developer will notify
the Georgia Power Company at phone #1-888-660-5890 and the Utilities Protection Center at GA 811.
Developer will establish and maintain the appropriate clearances for the transformer(s) on this site per Georgia
Power Company Distribution Specification GUK-00.5003, dated 2/7/07. Electric service will not be provided until
this specification is satisfied.
Georgia Power Company is not responsible for any damages to locks, gates, fences, walls, vehicles, equipment,
trees, landscaping, sidewalks, or any other items that inhibit Georgia Power’s access to the poles, cables,
transformers, metering, or other equipment serving this site. This includes routine or emergency access of all
equipment and personnel.
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
PRINTED NAME:
TITLE:
COMPANY:
Richard Fisk
Land Agent
Environmental & Natural Resources
3680 Rivendell Ln, Cumming, GA 30040
X2RFISK@SouthernCo.com
540-849-0585
Underground Distribution Construction Agreement
Trenching within Tree Dripline
919 MARTIN RD (DEKALB COUNTY)
PROJECT NAME: DISTRIBUTION LINE
919 MARTIN RD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088
LOCATION: Tax ID # 16 032 11 006
DEVELOPER / CUSTOMER: DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
AREA OF CONSTRUCTION: See Exhibit A
It is the policy of Georgia Power Company to avoid digging within the dripline of any
trees while installing distribution facilities on the customer’s property.
In order to install and/or relocate overhead/underground facilities in this area, Georgia
Power Company will have to install electrical facilities within the tree dripline.
Georgia Power Company, its employees, and/or its contractors working on this project
are hereby released, by the designee(s) of the property listed above, from any liability and
claims due to damages caused to trees along said route, due to installation processes
and/or procedures.
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
PRINTED NAME:
TITLE:
COMPANY:
Richard Fisk
Land Agent
Environmental & Natural Resources
3680 Rivendell Ln, Cumming, GA 30040
X2RFISK@SouthernCo.com
540-849-0585
Overhead/Underground Release For Construction Agreement
To release 919 MARTIN RD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088 for construction, all the following items
must be verified complete, this form signed and returned to the address provided:
The Overhead / Underground Distribution Construction Agreements have been signed by the Customer/Developer.
The $1,000.00 per service point underground service fee (where applicable) and any other CIAC has been paid.
The easement has been signed and properly witnessed by the Property Owner.
Lot Corners have been marked on the curb with paint in lieu of permanent property pins.
Clearance behind the curb or from the edge of pavement/roadway of 12 feet is level with curb and free
from obstructions and within three (3) inches of final grade.
Sewer laterals, water lines and any other privately-owned facilities are adequately located and plainly marked.
Paving and curbing or final grading, as applicable is complete.
Removal of unforeseen obstructions and supply of suitable backfill material,
A) will be provided by the Developer / Customer. The Developer / Customer agrees to remove rock and
have suitable backfill available during construction while ensuring there are no construction delays.
-or-
B) will be provided for by Georgia Power crews / contractors. The Developer / Customer may be billed
for any additional charges that GPC incurs for the rock removal and select dirt for backfill charged to
Georgia Power if actual costs exceed cost allowances.
Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan. The Developer's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) is in place and available for review. A certification statement is available for GPC or its subcontractor to
sign on the Developer’s SWPPP. This project:
A) requires a Notice of Intent (NOI) and a copy, with the permit number, is enclosed. The
owner/developer agrees to provide a copy of the Notice of Termination (NOT) when filed.
-or-
B) will not have land disturbance activities totaling more than one (1) acre of land in the common
development or it will not trigger any other requirements of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act.
Property owner / Developer approves the distribution design & lighting represented on GPC’s construction print.
Emergency and Standby Generation will be installed on-site: No Yes. If yes, then installation must meet
requirements as stated in GPC Distribution Bulletin 18-23, and the application referenced below must be completed.
The Application for Emergency and Standby Generation Installation & Operation document has been completed
and returned to a GPC Engineer or Key Account Manager.
GPC scheduling meetings are usually held weekly. After being released for construction, the job will be scheduled,
and the Customer / Developer will be notified of the proposed start date.
Signature: _________________________________________ Developer: _____________________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________ Phone/Fax#: ____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________