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Street Lighting and Electric System Undergrounding. Proposed Amendment to PMC Chapter 13.14 Underground Utility Districts. UG District Process. PHASE I - District Creation PHASE II - District Formation PHASE III – Design PHASE IV – Construction Street Lighting Installation
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Street LightingandElectric System Undergrounding Proposed Amendment to PMC Chapter 13.14 Underground Utility Districts
UG District Process • PHASE I - District Creation • PHASE II - District Formation • PHASE III – Design • PHASE IV – Construction • Street Lighting Installation • Infrastructure Installation • Private Property Conversion • Underground System Connection • Removal of Overhead Wires and Poles • Street Resurfacing Project
Current UG Process • Underground Conversion (Private Property) • Owner Responsibility • Option #1 - Hire Electrical Contractor • Option #2 - Owner Installation • Submit Reimbursement Claim Form to include copies of invoices and receipts.. • Current City rebate of $3,000 or the lesser actual cost of the work for Power ONLY!
Program Advantage • Underground Conversion • Option #3 – Pilot Program • Utilizing Pasadena Local First • Electrical Contractors • Right of Entry • Signed by Property Owner
Advantages • Pilot Program Advantages • Eliminate Property Owner Financial Involvement • Expedite Connection Schedule to Underground System • Expedite Removal of Overhead Wires and Poles • Employment opportunities for Pasadena Local Contractors
Recommendation • Amend PMC, Chapter 13.14 • The City will pay the cost to install the necessary conduits, wiring and other materials required to convert and connect private properties to the underground system. • Property Owner must utilize City’s Contractor • Property Owner must sign Right of Entry