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AGENDATITLE Approve specifications and authorize advertisement forbidsfor wood utility poles,
#477MCM bare aluminum conductor and padmount liquid insulated vacuum
switchgear (5140,000 estimated) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2007
PREPAREDBY Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Approve the specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids the
procurement of wood utility poles, #477MCM bare aluminum conductor
and padmount liquid insulatedvacuum switchgear.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The above requested 12kV distribution system materials will be used to
extend electric service to the Reynolds Ranch Development. The
developer desired electric utility service to the project area by November
19, 2007.
EUD has designed new electric distribution line extensions to provide sufficient load serving capacity to this new
development south of Hamey Lane and adjacent to Freeway 99. This new line extension will require the following
materials:
1. 50-footwood poles = 20 units;
2. 55-footwood poles = 31 units;
3. #477 AAAC (Code: Cosmos) = 95,500 feet; and,
4. Padmount Vacuum Switchgear = 3 units.
On December 20, 2006, the City Council approved the modifications of EUD Rules and Regulations as per
Resolution No. 2006-234 to recoverthe full c st cF expanding its electric distribution system from developers. These
amended regulations were effective on and after February 19, 2007. Therefore, the cost incurred by EUD in the
procurementof the above distribution system materialswould be recovered from the developer.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated cost is 5140,000
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Account No. 160650= $62,000 and Account No. 160651= $78,000.
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George F. Morrow
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Demy Bucaneg. Jr.. P.E., Manager, Engineering & Operations
GFM/DBAst
APPROVED:
Bla , City Manager