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Facilities, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Easement Deed granting Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) a utility distribution easement on County-owned property identified as APN 101-330-081, located at Forebay Community Park, for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric and communication facilities.
FUNDING: PG&E will pay the County for the grant of the easement.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
PG&E has requested an easement on County-owned property at Forebay Community Park (APN 101-330-081) located at 5581 Gail Dr. Pollock Pines, CA, to install, maintain, and operate underground and above ground electric and communication facilities necessary for the transmission and distribution of electric energy and related communication purposes. The easement area consists of a strip of land 10 feet wide (5 feet on each side of the alignment of the facilities) and a 20-foot by 20-foot parcel for equipment pads, as shown on Exhibit “A” attached to the Easement Deed.
Granting this easement will allow Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to improve electrical infrastructure and ensure reliable service to the surrounding community. The easement includes rights for ingress and egress, vegetation management, and installation of above ground communication facilities for remote monitoring and control of equipment.
Additionally, PG&E has agreed to pave Gail Dr. as part of the project scope and pay $2800 compensation for the easement as outlined in the attached Transaction Summary Letter (Attachment B). This will help mitigate the impacts of ongoing construction and would provide a long term benefit to the community that relies on Gail Drive.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could deny the request, which would prevent PG&E from installing the necessary facilities and may impact electrical service reliability in the area.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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