Agenda Item
v. Easement at Laurel Ridge Elementary School to Update the Electrical and Communication Lines ~ Updated 7.2.2024
Summary: Presented by: Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations 678-676-1447
Request: It is requested that Board of Education approve an easement to Georgia Power to allow for improvement and operation of electrical and communication lines which service the Laurel Ridge Elementary School.
Why: To complete the HVAC renovation project at Laurel Ridge ES, GA Power is requesting the right to install and maintain electrical lines and equipment 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 electric transmitting lines will provide power to the facility after completion of the HVAC renovation project. The upgrades may include updates to transformers, manholes, wires, anchors 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, 678.676.1447
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
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
The construction project at the Laurel Ridge ES site is nearing completion of
an HVAC renovation. GA Power is requesting the right to install and maintain
electronic equipment and lines within the Easement area. The easement
request allows GA Power to provide power to the facility for operational use.
The electric and communication lines are to be installed for the improvement
of services to the facility. The renovations may include updates to
transformers, poles, wires, and other necessary fixtures and appliances.