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i I I N G X {I Y 11 I f RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum P U B L I C U T I I. 17 I E 5 BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: February 19, 2010 ITEM NO: 6 SUBJECT: CIRCUIT 46 VOLTAGE CONVERSION PROJECT -WORK ORDER NO. 100004-06 ISSUE: Staff is requesting Board of Public Utilities approval for Work Order No. 100004-06. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $100,000 to install approximately 2000 feet of underground cable and convert approximately 900 kW of commercial bad from 4 kV to 12 kV along Arlington Avenue between Maude Street and San Diego Avenue, BACKGROUND: The Electrical Planning Division has identified the potential of overloading on an existing 4 kV distribution circuit, located along Arlington Avenue between Maude Street and San Diego Avenue, by the summer 2010 due to added electrical load and customers. This project will convert a portion of existing 4 kV distribution system to higher capacity 12 kV system. This project is part of the on-going capital improvement converting the older 4 kV system to the 12 kV system. Engineering was performed by staff and construction will be performed by either Utility staff or by contractors using the Utility Contractor's panel, FISCAL IMPACT: The total project cost is estimated at $100,000. Funds are budgeted and available for this project in the Major 4-12 kV Conversions Account No. 6130000-470644. Prepared by: Stephen H. Badgett, Public Utilities Deputy General Manager/Energy Delivery Approved by: David H. Wright, Public Utilities General Manager Approved by: Belinda J. Graham, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney Certifies availability of funds: Reik f A. Kerr Public Utilities Assistant General Manager Finance/Customer Services Attachment: Project Site Map