BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Interests to PG&E for Electric Transmission Line Tower Replacement at Assessor Parcel No.:841-36-023, Real Estate File No. 5018-94.1 (District 1).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
A. Adopt the Resolution AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS TO THE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E); and
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Easement Deed, Real Estate File No. 5018-94.1.
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SUMMARY:
PG&E requests authorization from the District to replace an existing transmission line tower currently situated on District property (APN: 841-36-023). PG&E is currently rectifying height discrepancies along certain spans of electric transmission lines to meet standards set by California Public Utilities Commission General Order (GO) 95 and to meet the requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which is part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This maintenance work is required to elevate existing conductors a sufficient distant above the natural ground surface to meet GO 95 standards. In order to elevate the existing conductors, the existing transmission towers must be replaced with larger towers at the required height.
One of tower replacements is located on District fee title right of way purchased for the Uvas Carnadero Preserve and requires that PG&E purchase additional easement on District property. The existing electric transmission tower line easement limits the tower foundation dimensions to 16' by 16'. The replacement tower has a ground base dimension of approximately 22.7' by 22.7'. Therefore PG&E is proposing to purchase additional easement at the existing tower location for an area of 30' by 30' to accommodate the tower and its foundation and an ingress and egress easement over a portion of the District's property already encumbered by an existing ingress/egress easement h...
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