Agenda Item
iii. Easement Request ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Improvement of Distribution Lines at the Stone Mountain Elementary School Site
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve grant of an easement to the Georgia Power Company for upgrades to electric distribution facilities around the Stone Mountain Elementary School site.
Why: Granting of the easement supports improved electric service reliability to the Stone Mountain Elementary School Site (“the Site”) and other DeKalb County residences.
Approval of the easement meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence.
Details: The property site is 6720 James B Rivers Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, Ga 30083 - Stone Mountain Elementary School. The area of the requested easement is defined as any portion of the Site located within fifteen (15) feet of the centerline of the overhead distribution line (s) as shown in “Exhibit A”. The purpose of the easement is to allow the Georgia Power Company to install and maintain electrical and communication lines, poles, and equipment on the Site. Georgia Power will maintain, repair and rebuild on all equipment including wires, transformers, and cables to strengthen the service to the Stone Mountain Elementary School off James B Rivers Memorial Drive. Overhead lines in various areas 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.
Financial impact: The easement will directly benefit the DeKalb County School District. The financial impact of the easement will be $2,750 paid by Georgia Power Company to the District. Funds will be allocated to Charge Code 300.0000.4199.50.00271.9999.9990.8010.040.0000
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Hans G, Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
November 08, 2024
RE: Offer for Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power Project Name LIMS ID-Parcel: 2024100063-018
Tax ID: 18 126 09 009
Parcel Address: 6720 JAMES B RIVERS MEMOR DR, STONE MOUNTIAN, GEORGIA 30083
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 $2750.00 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) (4 DGs)
______ 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:
Ashlee Fuller _______________________, Grantor
_______________________, Date
Contract Land Staff _______________________, Grantor
_______________________, Date
The funds shall be distributed as follows:
Grantor: _________________: ___% FedEx to: _______________________________
Grantor: _________________: ___ % _______________________________
Phone#: ________________________________