WS Item 5
TXU UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
COST RECOVER PROGRAM
Background
In January 2005, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU Electric Delivery Company agreed to approve a program that permits cities to request undergrounding of utilities;
The cost of the project is recovered by TXU by placing a surcharge on customers within the city.
A separate monthly rider rate is charged to all customers based on a formula developed by TXU.
Special Conditions
TXU will not agree to place a surcharge on customers if the project:
Greater than $20 million; or
$10 times the number of retail customers located in the corporate limits
Determination of Costs
City identifies Project
TXU provides the City with a cost estimate within 60 days
City is responsible for all costs associated with the cost estimate.
City must acquire all necessry ROW and easements
TXU not responsible for the relocation costs of other utilities.
Next Steps
Identify possible projects
City Council to Select Project
QUESTIONS?