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East 10 Underground Ph. 2 2 April 20, 2009 The design and bid process typically takes a year or more; it is difficult to estimate because utility companies frequently delay their design work. Construction of the underground conduits is done by an outside contractor; with each utility responsible for installing new conductors and removing its overhead lines. Construction typically takes one to two years. The City currently has two active underground utility districts. Phase 1 of undergrounding work on East 14th Street from the southern City limits to 1501h Avenue, a distance of about 2,600 linear feet, started construction last fall. Phase 2 of undergrounding work on East 14th Street from 150th Avenue to Lillian Avenue, a distance of about 1,400 linear feet, has been designated as a district but has not yet been designed. Analysis The utilities on East 14th Street have already been relocated underground from the northern City limits to Thornton Street and will soon be underground from the southern City limits to 150th Avenue. The current five-year plan includes two projects on East 14th Street from 150th Avenue to San Leandro Boulevard (Phase 2) and from San Leandro Boulevard to Thornton Street and Maud Avenue (Phase 3). Expanding the limits of the current East 14th Street Phase 2 underground project beyond Lillian Avenue northward to the Thornton Street and Maud Avenue intersection will add 7,400 linear feet to the existing district and eliminate all overhead wires on East 14th Street within City limits. The proposed project will encompass 8,800 linear feet of roadway, making it a large underground project. The design and construction phase will require more time than is typical, but ultimately the work will be accomplished quicker than if multiple smaller projects were constructed. The larger project will result in a slight cost savings, as facilities to transition from overhead to underground systems will not be required. The cost of placing utilities underground is shared by the utility companies and the City. PG&E, Comcast, AT&T, and the City will all be responsible for financing their share of the work. The City will need to construct new conduits for the existing streetlight system. Property owners will be responsible for undergrounding their own service laterals. Current City Council Policy • None Previous City Council Action(s) • On September 16, 1985, by Resolution 1985-232, the City Council adopted the original Underground Utility District Master Plan • On April 14, 1992, by Resolution 1992-97, the City Council adopted the amended Underground Utility District Master Plan • On April 7, 2003, by Resolution 2003-092, the City Council created an Underground Utility District on East 14th extending from 150th Avenue to Lillian Avenue