ST9902-CS111026
Halie Hernandez
From:Keith Marvin
Sent:Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:52 AM
To:Richard.Brewster@oncor.com
Subject:Fwd: Sandy Lake Overhead Power
Attachments:SandyLakePowerLines.pdf
Richard,
I left you a message a few minutes ago. I've gotten direction from our City Manager to bring an item for approval to
the November 8th City Council meeting. The option I intend to bring forward for approval is what I call option two
below and on the attached exhibit. Would it be possible for you to have whatever agreement we will need to sign over
to me by Monday 10/31?
I have also been asked to provide an explanation of the cost difference between option 2 and 3. It doesn't look much
different on paper, but the increase is substantial.
Call me to discuss this when you have time.
Keith
Keith Marvin, P.E.
Project Engineer
(972) 304-3681
>>> Keith Marvin 10/7/2011 1:59 PM >>>
Ken,
Per our previous discussions, here are our options for moving the power lines along Sandy Lake:
1. The city pays nothing, and Oncor moves the lines where they can. This involves Oncor securing tree trimming
agreements from those properties that have trees and/or limbs that would be within 10 feet of the right of way. If
Oncor is unable to negotiate for these rights, they are burying portions of the line at their expense. At this time they
have secured rights at all but the Lawson, Mills, Whatley, and Keeping properties. Oncor is working with Mr. Whatley,
and they feel they will be able to come to an agreement. They have resigned themselves to burying in front of Mills and
Lawson, and they are not making much progress with Keeping. This option will trim the 5 large pecan trees in front of
Summer Place to such an extent that they will loose most of their benefit.
2. This option takes advantage of Oncor's decision to bury in front of Mills and Lawson, and extends the burial to
Keeping's western property line. This would retain the aerial from the Weichert Realtors to the west side of Oak Trail
where it would go underground, and remain buried through the Keeping property where it would go overhead again for
the remainder of the project length. Oncor is willing to participate in the cost of this option, and they have calculated
the city cost at approximately $40,000. In addition to the monetary cost they would ask us to assist with securing two
20'x20' easements to accommodate necessary switchgear. One easement would be on the Whatley property , and one
on the Keeping property.
3. This option is to bury the overhead lines from the Weichert Realtors to the west side of the Keeping property. This
option will require 3 20'x20' switchgear easements and two 10'x10' transformer easements. The city will be responsible
for acquiring these easements. The city cost is estimated to be $500,000, including credit for the cost of moving poles,
and the cost of the burial between Lawson and Mills.
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Option 2 may get us moving faster than the other two options. I am available to answer any questions you may have
on these options.
Keith
Keith Marvin, P.E.
Project Engineer
(972) 304-3681
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