Agenda Item
i. Easement Request ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Installation of Electrical and Communication Lines at Sam A. Moss Service Center 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 to upgrade electric distribution facilities at the Sam A. Moss Service Center Site for the electric vehicle charging station.
Why: Granting of the easement allows Georgia Power to provide service to the Sam A. Moss Service Center supports improved electric service reliability in the effort to upgrade all equipment needed for the completion of the electric vehicle charging station.
Details: The purpose of the easement is to allow the Georgia Power Company to enter the easement area, to install and maintain electrical and communication lines, and facilities for existing and future structures. Georgia Power requests permission to construct, repair and maintain all equipment for service to the Sam A. Moss Service Center site.
The property is 1780 Montreal Rd W, Tucker, GA. 30084 - Sam A. Moss Service Center 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 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. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities/Maintenance, Division of Operations, 678-676-1478
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 – Board Agenda Item Only_____________
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Date of request: _7/28/2025_________ Due Date: __8/1/2025_______ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail Easement Request – Georgia Power Company -
Installation of Electrical and Communication Lines at Sam A. Moss Service Center
Site.
PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
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been adhered to:_____________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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Description of supporting documentation, if any _Chronology, BAI, Contracts, and all applicable
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REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes___________________________________________________
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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