Agenda Item
ii. Easement Request ~ Georgia Power Company - Improvement of Distribution Lines at the DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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 the grant of an easement to the Georgia Power Company for upgrades to electric distribution facilities.
Why: Granting of the easement supports improved electric service reliability to DeKalb Preparatory Academy Site (“the Site”) and other DeKalb County residences.
Details: The property site is 1402 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 - DCSD charter DeKalb Preparatory Academy. The area of the requested easement is defined as any portion of the property located within fifteen (15) feet of the centerline of the overhead distribution line(s) as installed in the approximate location shown on “Exhibit A”.
The purpose of this project is to install and maintain electrical and communication lines, poles, and equipment on the site. Georgia Power requests permission to maintain, repair and rebuild on all equipment including wires, transformers, and cables to strengthen the service to the DeKalb Preparatory Academy site off Austin Drive. Overhead lines in certain 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 $550.00 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, 678.676.1470
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
March 25, 2025
RE: Offer for Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power Project Name LIMS ID-Parcel: 2024120064- 006
Tax ID: 15 196 02 001
Parcel Address: 1402 Austin Drive Decatur, GA 30032
Dear: Dekalb 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 $550 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) ( DG)
______ 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:
Randal K. Reid _______________________, Grantor
_______________________, Date
Contract Land Staff _______________________, Grantor
_______________________, Date
The funds shall be distributed as follows:
Grantor: ___: % FedEx to: _______________________________
Grantor: _________________: ___ % _______________________________
Phone#: ________________________________
Payment Request Form
Owner Name: _______________________________________________________________
LIMS Project & Parcel: _________________________________________________________
Agent Name: _________________________________________________________________
Payment Amount: ______________________________________________________________
Verified By: ___________________________________________________________________
Payment Options (Select one – Check or Zelle)
☐ Check
Payable To: _________________________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________
City, State & Zip: _____________________________________________________________
Phone No: ___________________________________________________________________
☐ Zelle Electronic Payment (Owner must provide ALL information below associated with Zelle
account)
*PLEASE ENSURE YOUR INFORMATION IS LEGIBLE AND ACCURATE.
Street Address: ________________________________________________________________
City, State and Zip: _____________________________________________________________
U.S. Mobile No. associated with Zelle Account: _____________________________________
E-mail Address associated with Zelle Account: ______________________________________
By selecting one of the above options, I hereby authorize payment by the chosen method.
• By selecting the first option, I understand that a paper check will be processed and delivered by
Federal Express to me at the street address provided within 2-4 weeks.
• By selecting the second option, I understand that a notification message will be sent via e-mail or
text message to my e-mail address or U. S. mobile phone number with instructions for completing
the electronic payment process from Bank of America to my bank account. This should be
processed within 2-4 business days. Further, if my e-mail address or U.S. mobile number is not
currently enrolled with the Zelle payment system, I understand that I am responsible for associating
the provided notification method with my bank account by following the instructions in the
notification message and/or contacting my bank for assistance.
• By selecting Zelle Electronic Payment option, I understand that it is my responsibility to provide
accurate information, above, for the Zelle payment. Georgia Power Company is not responsible
for reissuing funds that have been inaccurately delivered due to incorrect information
provided by the owner.
Prior to processing payments of $600.00 or more, I also understand that I must complete an IRS-required
Form W-9 to collect information which Southern Company will report according to law. All parties required
to sign the associated easement(s) must also sign below with a wet (non-electronic) signature.
Owner’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________
Owner’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________
FOR ZELLE PAYMENTS, PLEASE CONFIRM THE PHONE NUMBER/EMAIL ADDRESS THAT IS ASSOCIATED
WITH YOUR ZELLE ACCOUNT:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________