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Item # 9.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	01/22/2019
Department:	Public Works
Milestones:	Implement the Asset Management Plan in accordance with the Asset Management Policy, utilizing information systems

AGENDA CAPTION:

Consider Action to Approve a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Street Lighting Service with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. for Street Lighting within the Town of Addison and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.

BACKGROUND:

Oncor owns and maintains several street lights in Addison that are generally located in the Town of Addison's right-of-way. Oncor's Tariff for Retail Delivery Service with the Public Utility Commission of Texas describes the company's requirements in providing electric delivery services to its customer cities. Section 6.1.1.1.8 of that Tariff covers Street Lighting Service and provides for the type of service to be provided, the monthly rate for that service, how the conversion or replacement of existing lights at the customer's request will be done, and any special conditions. Section 6.1.1.1.8 also stipulates that an Agreement for Street Lighting Service with a term of not less than 10 years will be executed between the customer city and Oncor to allow Oncor's use of the public right-of-way for their facilities (i.e. poles, lines, equipment, etc.). Previous to this proposed action, no such agreement between the Town of Addison and Oncor had been executed. Oncor has asked that the Town now execute the agreement that will authorize the use of the public right-of-way for their facilities.

The attached Agreement for Street Lighting Service acknowledges that Oncor's facilities are in the Town of Addison's public right-of-way and that Oncor is responsible for the installation, replacement, and maintenance of those facilities. The term of the Agreement is 10 years and then year to year thereafter until canceled by either party with 90 days written notice to the other party.

The Agreement states that Oncor will provide a base level lighting facility at no additional cost to the Town. If, however, the Town desires a lighting facility that exceeds the base level cost, the Town will pay the incremental cost above the base level prior to any placement of the upgraded facility. As in the past, Oncor will be still required to relocate their facilities at its own expense in the case of a street widening or straightening with 30 days' notice from the Town and the specification of a new location for the facility. According to the Agreement, the Town will be responsible for removing all obstructions and trimming all trees that may interfere with the installation or construction of any facilities requested by the Town. After such installation, Oncor will be responsible for removing or trimming all trees that interfere with the distribution line that provides power to the facility.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution - Oncor Street Lighting Agreement