Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution approving an Underground Easement Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia and Georgia Power Company for the purpose of installing electrical utility service equipment at 1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as the Dogwood Branch Library; to authorize the Chairman to execute an Underground Easement Agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve as to form and make modifications as necessary prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1, “[a]ll contracts entered into by the county governing authority with other persons in behalf of the county shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.”titlebody
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: Fulton County is the fee simple owner of the real property located at 1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Power Company has contacted the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management and requested the approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to acquire a utility easement necessary to install service equipment improvements onsite. If the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approves the grant of a utility easement to Georgia Power Company, a Three Phase Terminating Cabinet and a Pull Box will be installed adjacent to the right of way of Donald Lee Howell Parkway. Once installed, these items will improve service reliability and the grid infrastructure.
Community Impact: Georgia Power Company’s planned system improvements will have a positive impact for all residents within this community and is consistent with the County initiative that all people trust government is efficient, effective and fiscally sound.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends granting an Underground Easement Agreement to Georgia Power Company for the purpose of installing onsite improvements at the Dogwood Branch Library.
Project Implications: Proposed equipment upgrades include the relocation of overhead power delivery lines on the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway that will be moved underground so they are less prone to damage caused by fallen trees, vehicles and power outages caused by storms.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None