Agenda Item
iv. Easement Request ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Installation of Distribution Lines at the New Elementary School at Dresden 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 at the New Elementary School at Dresden Site.
Why: Granting of the easement supports improved electric service reliability to the New Elementary School at Dresden site (“the Site”) and other DeKalb County residences.
Details: The purpose of the easement is to allow the Georgia Power Company to enter the easement area, to install, alter, maintain, inspect, renew, remove and repair electrical and communication lines, poles, and equipment on the Site. Georgia Power will maintain, repair and rebuild all equipment, including wires, transformers, fixtures and cables, to strengthen the service to the Dresden Elementary School. 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 or that interfere with the proper maintenance of service to the New Elementary School at Dresden will aid in providing the area with quality service.
The property site is 2449 Dresden Drive NE, Atlanta, Ga 30341 - New Elementary School at Dresden Site. The area of the requested easement is defined as any portion of the site located within a) fifteen (15) feet of the centerline of the overhead distribution line (s) as shown in “Exhibit A”, b) within ten (10) feet of the centerline of the underground distribution line and c) within ten (10) feet of each side of any related above ground equipment or facilities.
Financial impact: The easement will directly benefit the Dekalb County School District. The financial impact of the easement will be $10.00 paid by Georgia Power Company to the District.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-0168
Mr. Hans Williams, Dir. Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678-676-1588
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: ________
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval – Change Order Request_________
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Date of request: ___5/19/2025______________ Due Date: __5/22/2025__________3 to 5 business
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Background information/Detail Easement Request – Georgia Power Company -
Installation of Distribution Lines at the New Elementary School at Dresden Site
PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes, Esq______________________________________________
Email: _darlene_hughes@dekalbschoolsga.org___________ Telephone: __678-676-1447_____________
Department: ______Operations Division__________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _____Erick Hofstetter_______________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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