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CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING EASEMENT E-1617-10 TO OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF TRANSMISSION LINES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PHASE 2 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
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BACKGROUND: On April 22, 2014, the Norman Utilities Authority (NUA) approved Contract K-1314-136 with Archer Western Construction, LLC (Archer Western) in the amount of $48,822,550 for construction of the Phase 2 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Improvements. The work began June 2, 2014 and the project is approximately 83% complete at this time; project completion is expected by February 5, 2017.
DISCUSSION: A new Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OGE) transformer (Transformer 5) must be installed to serve the new Recycled Activated Sludge/Waste Activated Sludge (RAS/WAS) Pump Station and other facilities in this area. New electrical wiring and conduit will be installed by OGE underground from the existing electrical power pole near the SW corner of the WRF property to the new transformer location. As shown on Exhibit B to the easement, the proposed permanent easement is 15 feet wide and about 70 feet long. The City of Norman will grant the easement to OGE at no charge.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City of Norman grant Permanent Easement E-1617-10 to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for construction, operation and maintenance of the electrical components for transmission and distribution of electrical current and communication messages.