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,. A F F R E N E R G Y L I F E RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES lad Board Memorandum PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2014 ITEM NO: 8 SUBJECT: CIRCUIT 1219 FEEDER LOOP PROJECT — WORK ORDER NO. 1420551 ISSUE: The item for Board of Public Utilities consideration is approval of the capital expenditure of $692,965 for Work Order No.1420551 for Circuit 1219 Feeder Loop Project. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $692,965 for Work Order No. 1420551 for the Circuit 1219 Feeder Loop Project. BACKGROUND: The existing feeder route for Circuit 1219 is located on the eastern city limits and next to the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. Circuit 1219 load is served by a long radial feeder with limited options to support emergency relief when outages occur. The Electric System Master Plan (ESMP) recommends installing a feeder loop on Circuit 1219 to enhance reliability and operability of the system. The project includes the installation of approximately 205 trench feet of conduit, four underground structures, two pad- mounted switches and related electric facilities. Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) engineering staff performed the design to eliminate any negative visual impacts to the project and surrounding area, with sensitivity of the existing neighborhood and within city Planning guidelines for the designated area for the project. Project Breakdown Engineering Performed By: RPU engineering staff Civil Construction Performed By: Energy Delivery Contractor's Panel Electrical Work Performed By: RPU field forces Anticipated Start Date: October 6, 2014 Anticipated Duration: 10 weeks Coordination Required With: Public Works Inspector Reimbursements: None FISCAL IMPACT: The capital expenditure for Work Order No. 1420551 is estimated to be $692,965 as summarized in the following table: