Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Update the project schedule for underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electricity, communications, or similar or associated services by utility companies and reconnection in Carmel Valley Rule 20A Underground Utility District No. 15 to December 31, 2027; and
b. Update the project schedule for removal of poles, overhead wires, and other associated overhead structures in Carmel Valley Rule 20A Underground Utility District No. 15 to May 31, 2028
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Update the project schedule for underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electricity, communications, or similar or associated services by utility companies and reconnection in Carmel Valley Rule 20A Underground Utility District No. 15 to December 31, 2027; and
b. Update the project schedule for removal of poles, overhead wires, and other associated overhead structures in Carmel Valley Rule 20A Underground Utility District No. 15 to May 31, 2028
SUMMARY:
Rule 20A is an electric tariff filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) which provides credits towards Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) utility undergrounding work throughout the State. Projects performed under Rule 20A are nominated by a city, county or municipal agency and discussed with PG&E, as well as the other affected utilities (e.g., telephone, cable, fiber optic, water, and sewer. To date, PG&E has approved Monterey County undergrounding projects in Moss Landing and Carmel Valley. A third undergrounding project in Carmel Highlands is also under development. The Moss Landing Area Rule 20A and 20B Underground Utility District (UUD) No. 14 project is nearing completion, and the County is preparing to begin efforts on undergrounding work (Project) in Carmel Valley Area Rule 20A UUD No. 15 (UUD No. 15). The Project has reached the December 2020 milestone for undergroundin...
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