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majority of lots in this area are very narrow. Also, there are a number of garages in this area that are within 10 feet of the right- of- way line. Less than 10 feet of driveway will not allow for off street parking. As a result, for this segment of street, we are proposing to construct a 26 foot wide road. This would allow us to keep the north side of the street in approximately the same location as it is today and be able to construct an 8 foot attached sidewalk along the south side of the street. To try to accommodate on street parking, we propose to work with the Railroad to acquire additional easement to construct a parking bay between on the south side of the street between two of the Xcel Energy transmission lines. B. Overhead Power: Overhead utilities are located on both sides of S. Owasso Blvd. The transmission line towers along the south side of the project are cost prohibitive to move or bury. However, there are overhead local distribution lines that cross over S. Owasso Boulevard and run along the north side of the road. Some of these will need to be moved as a part of the reconstruction project. There has been some discussion in the past about burying electric lines where ever feasible. To meet this end, we could work with Xcel Energy to design the most efficient relocation. Currently, Xcel Energy has estimated a cost of approximately $80001 pole to bury these lines. As a part of our franchise agreement with Xcel Energy, the cost for moving poles to accommodate reconstruction projects is their responsibility. Recent Public Utility Commission case law has determined that requiring the utility to bury electric lines is an extra cost that would be the responsibility of the City of Rose vi lie. The cost for this could be shared with Xcel, they could contribute what it would have cost them to relocate the poles and the remaining costs could be charged back to the electricity users, or paid for by the City. We have identified 60 poles within the corridor that could be considered for burying. 15 of these need to be relocated to accommodate this reconstruction project. The total estimated cost to bury the electrical distribution lines would be $480,000. This estimate does not include the cost to bury the house services. The cost for this can vary between $1500- $50001 home. Also, there is an additional charge for monthly bills when a home is served by an underground service. Finally, it would still be necessary to relocate and provide electricity to those power poles that have streetlights on them c. Storm water: Whenever possible, the City attempts to eliminate direct runoff to lakes by diverting Project P-ST-SW-05-06 S. Owasso Boulevard Reconstruction Feasibility Report 22