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W A T E R E N <br /> E3W& RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES <br /> Board Memorandum <br /> P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S <br /> BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: March 5, 2010 <br /> ITEM NO: 5 <br /> SUBJECT: CIRCUIT 458 VOLTAGE CONVERSION PROJECT ALONG TIBBETTS STREET <br /> WORK ORDER NO. 1016122 <br /> ISSUE: <br /> Board approval is requested for Work Order No. 1016122. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $193,133 to convert a <br /> small 4 kV portion to 12 kV along Tibbetts Street from Magnolia to Brockton Avenues. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> This 4 kV-12 kV conversion project on a portion of Circuit 458 is one of many projects designed this year <br /> to increase reliability and load switching capabilities. This reliability project will require the installation of <br /> approximately ten (10) transformers and two (2) disconnects, which will be used to upgrade the service <br /> in this area from 4 kV to 12 kV. All of the distribution system on Tibbetts Street will need to be converted. <br /> All infrastructure and electric work will be performed by Riverside Public Utilities field forces. <br /> FISCAL ELECTRICAL IMPACT: <br /> The total estimated cost for Work Order No. 1016122 is $193,133. <br /> % of Total <br /> Construction-Electric Overhead and Underground $130,086.00 67.36% <br /> Design, Construction Management, Inspection $ 27,335.00 14.15% <br /> Contingency (20%) $ 35,712.00 18.49% <br /> Subtotal: $193,133.00 100% <br /> Funds are budgeted and available for this project in the 4 kV to 12 kV Conversion Account No. 6130000- <br /> 470644. <br /> Prepared by: Stephen H. Badgett, Public Utilities Deputy General Manager/Energy Delivery <br /> Approved by: David H. Wright, Public Utilities General Manager <br /> Approved by: Belinda J. Graham, Assistant City Manager <br /> Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney <br />