Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, and Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power own and operate electric distribution systems throughout the City of Columbus and through a joint use agreement have attached their facilities to poles owned by the other party.
Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power must replace certain poles to comply with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requirements. In cases where the City's electrical facilities are attached to the poles that must be replaced, those facilities must be moved from the old poles to the new poles. The Division of Power and Water does not have enough available power crews to accomplish removing the City's facilities from these poles in time to meet the demand. In order to expedite the process, Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power will handle the transfer of the City facilities and will bill the City for the costs incurred. Since Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power will handle the removal of the City's facilities as well as facilities owned by others at the same time, it has been determined that this would be the fastest and most cost effective method. The 2008 cost is estimated at $70,000. The total number of poles requiring relocation of attachments is not known and there may be a need to present legislation during 2008 to increase funding for the project.
Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power is the source for this service since they are the owner of the poles in question therefore the provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329 as it relates to competitive bidding is being waived. Their contract compliance number 314154203, expiration 11/26/09.
FISCAL IMPACT: This expenditure will be absorbed in the current Power and Water (Power) operating budget due to other costs being less than anticipated in Object Level One 03.
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