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)
FedEx to: ________________________
Date: 01/11/2024 ________________________
RE: Offer for Georgia Power Company Phone #: ________________________
Georgia Power Project Name LIMS ID/Parcel: 2023100161-025
Tax ID: 15 190 01 088
Parcel Address: 1674 Atherton Dr, Decatur, GA 30035
Dear DeKalb County Board of Education:
Thank you for taking time to discuss the Georgia Power Company (GPC) Grid Investment Program. GPC is
upgrading electric distribution facilities to improve service reliability to you and your neighbors and has
tentatively identified your property for equipment placement. As a result, GPC is seeking to acquire an
easement from you and, in return, is offering $ 2,000.00 in compensation.
To accept GPC’s offer and execute the easement, please …
• sign the approval block(s) at the bottom of this letter,
• sign the easement document exactly as your deed is titled, with witness and public notary, and
• complete the W-9 form.
Completion of these documents will initiate the issuance of a check.
Also, please confirm the following items have been discussed with you by initialing below …
______ Quantity & Type(s) of Equipment and Installations, including linear ft of conductor
(initials) ( 1PH-PMTX and 1PH-TC )
______ Location & placement of equipment
(initials)
______ Tree Removal and/or Trimming (if any)
(initials)
______ Pole Removal (if any)
(initials)
GPC greatly appreciates your cooperation in enhancing electric service reliability in your neighborhood.
Sincerely, Approved by:
Cody Kruger
Contract Land Staff _______________________, Grantor
The funds shall be distributed as follows: _______________________, Date
Grantor: DeKalb County Board of Education : _____% _______________________, Grantor
Grantor: _______________ _____ : _____% _______________________, Date