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.
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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