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� - D:� circumstances would include: (1) special landscaping treatment around the transformer cabinet to eliminate its visibility, or (2) providing a location such that the transformer cabinet's visibility is minimized. It is noted that an existing primary 60 kv electrical transmission line, (running along Roosevelt Avenue from St. Francis Street to Valota Road), is located within the proposed underground district boundaries. The transmission line on Roosevelt Avenue consists of three poles, and is part of a system running primarily on St. Francis Street and Valota Road (see map). Although all overhead utilities serving properties within the proposed underground district are required to be placed underground, the City is proposing that an exception be made to allow the high power transmission line and facilities to remain, because the cost of undergrounding this primary transmission line would be cost prohibitive, estimated at an additional $1 Million. All other utilities will be placed underground. It is expected that the undergrounding of overhead utilities will be completed by December 31, 2002, presuming that construction starts in the summer of 2001. The affected property owners will be notified of the proposed underground district. The public hearing will allow the property owners to express their concerns. Fiscal Impacts Funds in the amount of $500,000, which are reimbursable from Pacific Gas & Electric's Rule 20A Funds, are budgeted in fiscal year 2000/2001 Capital Improvement Program budget. Another $150,000 is budgeted for new street lighting and to fund service conversions for single family, City facilities, and any schools as required. The cost (up to $1,500.00) for the conversion of electric service panels to underground service will be paid by PG&E, pursuant to Rule 20.A. The City will pay any costs exceeding $1,500.00. Although RCN is the agency that will complete the design work, their design will be incorporated into the City's construction project for the Roosevelt Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase II, which the City will advertise, award, and administer. Total funds in the amount of $3,743,000 are available in multiple accounts of the 2000/2001 Capital Improvement Program budget to fund the Roosevelt Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase II. Brian Lee o Patterson v rett Senior Civil Enginee Manager, Engineering & Construction City Manager BL:ss s/library/reportslbriaNRoosevelt AVENUE UUD-2000