To:

Members, Board of Education

From:

Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.

Date:

April 20 , 2007

RE:

Duke Energy Carolinas Right of Way Agreement, The Academy at Smith

Duke Energy Carolinas has requested that the board dedicate a right of way strip to permit the construction or modifications of facilities presently proposed at 2225 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina for the purpose of extending three phase underground primary installation to the new transformer location.

The requested area having a width of 10 feet on each side of a centerline determined by the centerline of the electrical facilities as installed, to construct, maintain and operate underground lines and conduits with other apparatus and appliances, either above ground or below ground, to in include transformers and service connectors, for the purpose of transporting electricity. 

Further, this right-of-way is given to permit the construction or modifications of facilities presently proposed.  This would also include the rights to inspect and maintain these same lines as needed.

RECOMMENDATION:  The administration recommends that the board approve the right-of-way requested by Duke Energy Carolinas, as described herein, affecting The Academy at Smith property.

Attachment - Agreement