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Item 6G - MemoItem 6G M E M O R A N D U M (June 20, 2023) To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Subject: Ordinance No. 1273, 2nd Reading, adopt an ordinance to dedicate an electrical easement to Oncor Electric at Bicentennial Park for the Southlake Pickleball Complex. PUBLIC HEARING Action Requested: Ordinance No. 1273, 2nd Reading, adopt an ordinance to dedicate an electrical easement to Oncor Electric at Bicentennial Park for the Southlake Pickleball Complex. Background Information: The purpose of this item is to seek City Council consideration of an ordinance for an easement granted to Oncor. The easement is a prerequisite to obtaining a primary electrical power supply to the new pickleball facility in Bicentennial Park. On March 21, 2023, City Council awarded North Rock Construction the construction contract for the new pickleball facility in Bicentennial Park, in an amount not to exceed $3,665,000. The primary electric supply to the new facility will be delivered by Oncor, from an existing transformer located adjacent to the Tennis Center to a new transformer located at the pickleball facility. As part of the primary electrical service extension, the City will provide Oncor with a 0.152 acre easement to cover the area of new transformer and its concrete foundation, as well as the electrical conductor between the new and existing transformers. The purpose for this easement is to enable Oncor to construct, maintain and repair its facilities if the need arises. The electricity delivered by Oncor will power all the lighting, audio/visual equipment, IT equipment, and security systems to be installed as part of the new pickleball facility. Financial Considerations: The dedication of this easement will be at no expense to the City. Strategic Link: This item links to the City’s Strategy Map strategic focus area of Infrastructure and Development and Objective F2: Investing to provide & maintain high quality public assets. Item 6G Citizen Input/ Board Review: The Parks & Recreation Board considered this easement at their May 8, 2023 meeting, and moved to the recommendation of the easement for approval, noting the path to be adjusted to minimize the negative impacts to existing concrete and landscape. The alignment of the easement was adjusted accordingly. Legal Review: The proposed agreement is a standard agreement that the City Attorney has reviewed and approved. The City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance and made minor revisions to since the first reading. Alternatives: The Council may approve the dedication of this easement or deny it. Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Ordinance No. 1273 Attachment B: Easement Agreement and Exhibit Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 1273, 2nd Reading, adopt an ordinance to dedicate an electrical easement to Oncor Electric at Bicentennial Park for the Southlake Pickleball Complex. Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave, Deputy Director of Public Works – Administration Mamerto Estepa Jr., PE, Project Manager