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RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum P U B L I C U T I L I T I F$ BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: JULY 10, 2015 ITEM NO: 4 File ID — 15 -2151 - C SUBJECT: RELOCATION OF OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AT VAN BUREN BOULEVARD FROM COLORADO TO AUDREY AVENUES — WORK ORDER NO. 1515769 FOR $105,000 ISSUE: The issue for the Board of Public Utilities consideration is to approve a capital expenditure in the amount of $105,000 for Work Order No.1515769 to relocate overhead electrical facilities along Van Buren Boulevard from Colorado to Audrey Avenues. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $105,000 for Work Order No. 1515769 to relocate overhead electrical facilities along Van Buren Boulevard from Colorado to Audrey Avenues as part of the Van Buren Boulevard Street Improvements resulting from the Walmart Renovation Project (Project). BACKGROUND: The Project will relocate existing overhead electrical distribution facilities to accommodate the Van Buren Boulevard Street Improvements resulting from the Walmart Renovation Project. The work includes the relocation of seven distribution poles, one overhead switch, two overhead pole mounted transformers, one pole mounted capacitor bank, one streetlight standard and related electrical distribution facilities. Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) engineering staff performed the design to eliminate any negative visual impacts to the project and surrounding area, with sensitivity to the existing neighborhood, and within City Planning guidelines for the designated area of the Project. The project breakdown is proposed as follows: Project Breakdown Engineering Performed By: RPU engineering staff Civil Construction Performed By: Developer at developer's expense Electrical Work Performed By: RPU field forces Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2015 Anticipated Duration: One year Coordination Required With: Developer Reimbursements: 100% reimbursable by developer FISCAL IMPACT: The capital expenditure for Work Order No. 1515769 is estimated to be $105,000. Sufficient funds are available in Account No. 6130000 - 470601 (Electrical Capital Projects). Consistent with Electric Rules 10 and 11, the expenditure will be fully reimbursed by the developer.