ST9902-CS110823
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
VIA:
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
FROM
: Keith R. Marvin, P.E., Project Engineer
DATE: August 23, 2011
RE: Oncor Transmission Lines along West Sandy Lake Road
In the process of designing West Sandy Lake Road Improvements, we identified conflicts
with six Oncor transmission poles along the south side of Sandy Lake Road. We then
contacted Oncor transmission to discuss relocating those six poles. Transmission poles
differ from distribution poles because we have to pay for the cost of the relocation
transmission. Distribution poles are relocated at Oncor’s expense.
Upon review, Oncor proposed to the City that we fund the removal of the entire de-
energized transmission line in the amount of approximately $40,000.00. They would
then remove the entire line from Denton Tap Road to North Coppell Road; thereby,
eliminating the conflicts with the road project.
In exchange for removal of the existing transmission lines, they have asked us to preserve
a corridor along the south side of Sandy Lake Road for future construction of a new
transmission line. This preservation would take the form of an easement or a license
agreement dedicated by the City to Oncor within the Sandy Lake Road right of way.
Oncor staff indicates that it is unlikely they will erect a future transmission line through
this corridor; however, their desire is to preserve the right to do it. The benefit of
removing that transmission line cleans up the corridor. The City’s cost of removing the
lines and poles is less than the City’s cost of the relocation of the six poles needed to
move forward with the entire project.
The downside is that once the transmission lines are removed, citizens may object to the
reinstallation of those lines at some point in the future. We want to make Council aware
of the negotiations with Oncor and give you an opportunity to provide input on the
decision.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney and Section 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1. Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning the
settlement and land purchase agreements with the
Billingsleys at Northlake.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Household Hazardous Waste.
B.Discussion regarding Oncor Transmission Lines along West Sandy
Lake Road.
C.Update on Municipal Elections for May 2012 with Dallas County.
D.Discussion regarding Boards & Commissions Interview Preferences.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation by Carrollton Fire Department Chief John Murphy
recognizing members of the Coppell Fire Department for their
contributions during a mutual aid response to a confined space rescue,
July 14, 2011.
8.Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming August 26, 2011 as
"Technology Day" in the city of Coppell and recognizing Coppell High
School "hometown technology hero" Jodie Deinhammer for her
achievements and being named as a Tech Titan of the Future -
Math/Science Teacher Finalist, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
9.Consider approval of a proclamation recognizing the month of
September as “FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH,” and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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