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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SALT RIVER PROJECT (SRP) TO INITIATE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ON THE SALT RIVER PROJECT AESTHETICS PROJECT LOCATED AT 47TH AVENUE FROM NORTH OF GLENDALE AVENUE TO NORTHVIEW AVENUE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Salt River Project (SRP) to initiate design and construction on the 12kv underground power conversion on 47th Avenue from north of Glendale Avenue to Northview Avenue.
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Background
In 1989, the SRP Municipal Aesthetics Program was designed to encourage effective partnerships with local Municipalities by offering them the opportunity to have aesthetics improvements made to existing and new SRP water and power distribution, transmission and substation facilities. SRP's partners in the Municipal Aesthetics Program include cities, towns, counties, and Indian communities that are served by SRP water and/or power.
Municipal partnerships are intended to promote construction of SRP facilities in a publicly informed manner with emphasis on aesthetic appearance. The program is further intended to enhance the planning, design and construction scheduling processes between SRP and the municipalities, which allows aesthetic features to be incorporated into the design of a facility.
Analysis
The undergrounding of 12kV power lines along 47th Avenue will be accomplished by SRP forces. The construction cost will be paid with SRP Aesthetic funds and there are no costs incurred by the city as a result of this action.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
Salt River Project's aesthetics program was designed to partner with municipalities in efforts to foster alignment with the needs and preferences of those that SRP and the Municipality collectively serve, while enhancing the appearance of the community.
Budget and Financial Impacts
The SRP...
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