Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution conveying six Underground Easement Agreements between Fulton County, Georgia, and the Georgia Power Company for the purpose of completing planned infrastructure equipment improvements along the Fulton Industrial Boulevard roadway and installation of service lines along Sandy Creek Road; authorizing the Chairman to execute the six Underground Easement Agreements and related documents; authorizing the County Attorney to approve the Underground Easement Agreements and related documents as to form and to make necessary modifications thereof prior to execution. Effective upon approval. (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. § 36-9-2, the Board of Commissioners “shall have the control of all property belonging to the county and may, by order entered on its minutes, direct the disposal of any real property which may lawfully be disposed of and make and execute good and sufficient title thereof on behalf of the county.”
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?
No
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: Scope of Work: Georgia Power Company has requested through Fulton County’s Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM), that Fulton County convey six (6) Underground Easements for the purpose of completing planned infrastructure equipment upgrades to their electrical systems along Fulton Industrial Boulevard and Sandy Creek Road.
Georgia Power Company is investing in a new power delivery infrastructure over the next three years to enhance service and reliability in communities across Georgia. The initial phase of its multi-year grid investment plan will strengthen the reliability and resiliency of their electrical system and power grid within this section of Fulton County. The approval of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is required to convey a real property interest in any County-owned real property.
Community Impact: Georgia Power Company’s planned infrastructure equipment improvements focus on upgrading transmission and distribution infrastructure across the power grid and is aimed at decreasing the number and length of power outages experienced by customers. Grid investments include making power lines more durable and resilient, so they are less susceptible to weather-related outages.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval of the conveyance of six Underground Easements between Fulton County and the Georgia Power Company for the purpose of completing planned infrastructure equipment improvements on the Fulton Industrial Boulevard roadway and expansion of services along Sandy Creek Road.
Project Implications: Proposed equipment upgrades includes relocation of overhead power delivery lines on the Fulton Industrial Boulevard roadway that will be moved underground so they are less prone to damage caused by trees and vehicles and the installation of electrical services lines along Sandy Creek Road.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None