CC - Item 5A - Underground District Projects Planning And Prioritization PolicyROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2013
SUBJECT: UNDERGROUND DISTRICT PROJECTS —
PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION POLICY
SUMMARY
The California Public Utilities Commission provides three rules relative to utility
undergrounding projects within the State, Rule 20A, Rule 20B, and Rule 20C. These
programs offer several benefits to communities, including helping to enhance
community aesthetics and providing more reliable utility services to customers. The
difference among these three rules involves the funding source used to pay for
undergrounding project costs.
Historically, the City's undergrounding projects have been funded through Rule 20A and
have focused on major thoroughfares or near areas of public interest. In each project,
the City utilized several criteria to evaluate streets as potential undergrounding
locations. These criteria focused on enhancing safety, improving aesthetics, and timing
undergrounding improvements to coincide with other planned street construction
improvements.
An underground planning and prioritization policy is a commonly used tool in other cities
that helps evaluate locations for future undergrounding projects. The creation of such a
policy will help the City in planning for future capital improvement projects and
undergrounding efforts. Based on the comments provided by the Council at its July 23`
meeting, the policy has been modified to include information relative to alternative
funding sources available for future undergrounding projects. Among these alternatives
is the potential for undergrounding in conjunction with future private development.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Underground Utility Planning and
Prioritization Policy to help guide future undergrounding projects in the City.
DISCUSSION
Generally, Southern California Edison (SCE) owns and maintains most of the power
poles in the City. SCE operates two different types of overhead facilities, transmission
and distribution lines. The transmission line system provides high voltage service to a
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large regional area. The distribution line system receives power from the transmission
system and makes electricity available at a usable voltage to smaller regional areas.
Telecommunication service lines and cable service providers are also found on SCE
distribution poles, and service the same parcels as SCE.
The process of placing the overhead utilities underground is the responsibility of the
respective utility companies involved. SCE, as lead agency, contracts for the
excavation of the necessary trenches within the public right -of -way, and installs the
conduit and lines for the transmission and distribution of electrical power to consumers.
Telecommunications and other service providers using the same poles follow suit by
placing their respective facilities in the same trench if it is practical to do so. The cost
for trench repair is paid for by the respective utility companies as a part of the
underground district costs. Existing overhead connections to adjacent parcels must be
included in the project, providing a service lateral to individual properties.
Connecting to a new service lateral also requires converting the customer /property
owners' service meter panel or service entrance to the underground service. The
customer /property owner can be responsible to pay for the conversion per
undergrounding guidelines, although it is allowed and recommended that the conversion
cost be incorporated into the underground district cost to expedite the efficiency and
completion of the project. Once all underground facilities are activated, the respective
utility providers remove the overhead lines and the power poles are then pulled from the
ground.
Undergrounding Rules
The three rules relative to utility undergrounding projects are under the jurisdiction of the
California Public Utilities Commission and include Rule 20A, Rule 2013, and Rule 20C.
A brief summary of each rule is included below and described in greater detail in the
proposed Underground Utility Prioritization Policy (Attachment 1).
• Rule 20A Projects are funded by utility companies using ratepayer monies and
focus on areas of general public interest (major thoroughfares and roadways).
• Rule 2013 Projects are typically funded by property owners or developers and
focus on larger developments or neighborhood areas.
• Rule 20C Projects are typically funded by property owners and focus on smaller
neighborhood areas.
Undergrounding Planning and Prioritization Policy
A draft planning document has been developed to help guide future undergrounding
projects in the City. This document identifies prior undergrounding districts, potential
future undergrounding districts, funding sources, and benefits related to future districts.
Due to the high cost and long -term nature of planning undergrounding districts, a
planning document will help with future capital improvement planning efforts in the City.
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For example, if a street is planned for utility undergrounding, additional capital
improvements (resurfacing, medians, beautification, etc.) can be scheduled to coincide
with undergrounding efforts.
It should be noted that this planning effort does not bind the City to specific
undergrounding locations. Prior to creation of an Underground Utility District, significant
public outreach and input is conducted with the community. This outreach process
includes public outreach meetings, noticed public hearings, and the City Council's
adoption of a resolution creating a utility undergrounding district.
City Council Review
On July 23, 2013, the City Council reviewed the draft policy document. In doing so, the
Council asked that the funding section of the document be expanded to include
additional discussion of funding mechanisms available for undergrounding programs.
The revised draft (Attachment 1) has been expanded to include this information, adding
a summary of total program costs, projected Rule 20A balances over the next 10 years,
and a summary of alternative funding programs used in other communities. This
information is included on pages 5 and 6 of the document.
In addition, the policy document was modified to discuss the development review
process /impact fees and how both programs relate to expediting utility undergrounding
programs. The Project Locations Table (Attachment 2) has also been modified to
reflect future development and references to development fees. For example, the City's
General Plan contemplates potential mixed use development in the vicinity of Temple
City Boulevard and Valley Boulevard. Reference to this location has been added to the
table to note that utility undergrounding may be expedited along Temple City Boulevard
in conjunction with this development.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
This planning effort does not involve any direct financial impacts. If the City chooses to
initiate undergrounding efforts, potential costs will be evaluated on a project by project
basis. As noted in the attached policy, there are several options available relative to
funding utility undergrounding efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This planning document does not require environmental review. Individual projects will
be evaluated with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Implementing
Guidelines prior to the start of any construction activities.
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Director of Public Works
Attachment 1 — Undergrounding Planning and Prioritization Policy
Attachment 2 — Project Locations Table
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
UTILITY UNDERGROUND PROJECTS
PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION POLICY
Adopted: October 8, 2013
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Policy
The City of Rosemead (City) recognizes the need to effectively plan for future utility
undergrounding projects in the community. Such effort is geared towards improving
safety, helping to provide more reliable utility services, and enhancing community
aesthetics. Based on these considerations, the City has identified several programs
available for utility undergrounding and has developed a prioritization program for future
utility undergrounding efforts.
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Southern California Edison (SCE) owns and maintains most of the power poles in the
City. SCE operates two different types of overhead facilities, transmission and
distribution lines. The transmission line system provides high voltage service to a large
regional area. The distribution line system receives power from the transmission
system and makes electricity available at a usable voltage to smaller regional areas.
Telecommunication service lines and cable service providers are also found on SCE
distribution poles, and service the same parcels as SCE.
The process of placing the overhead utilities underground is typically completed by
utility companies. Utility companies contract for the excavation of the necessary
trenches within the public right -of -way and install conduit and lines for the transmission
and distribution of utility services to consumers. Utilities involved in this work include
electrical service providers and telecommunications providers. The cost for trench
repair is paid for by the respective utility companies as a part of the underground district
costs. Existing overhead connections to adjacent parcels must be included in the
project, providing a service lateral to individual properties.
Connecting to a new service lateral also requires converting the customer /property
owners' service meter panel or service entrance to the underground service. The
customer /property owner can be responsible to pay for the conversion per
undergrounding guidelines, although it is allowed and recommended that the conversion
cost be incorporated into the underground district cost to expedite the completion of the
project. Once all underground facilities are activated, the respective utility providers
remove the overhead lines and the power poles are then pulled from the ground.
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Undergrounding Programs
The California Public Utilities Commission provides three rules relative to utility
undergrounding projects within the State, Rule 20A, Rule 20B, and Rule 20C. These
programs are further described below.
RULE 20A
Under the Rule 20A program, utility providers pay for a majority of the cost of utility
undergrounding using ratepayer funds.
Rule 20A projects are typically in areas of a community that are used most by the
general public. To qualify, a project must meet the following provisions:
• The agency has determined, through public hearings and consultation with its
utility provider, that undergrounding is in the general public interest by improving
the safety or aesthetics of roads, sidewalks, civic areas, recreational areas, or
scenic points of interest that are extensively used by the public at large.
• All existing overhead communication and electric distribution facilities will be
removed from the project area upon the completion of work.
• All adjacent property owners will install electric service panels, lateral lines, and
other facilities needed to receive underground service prior to discontinuation of
overhead service, and at their own expense (possible financial assistance is
sometimes available).
RULE 20B
Under Rule 20B, property owners or developers pay to subsidize undergrounding
project costs. Based on information provided by Southern California Edison, local
agencies also have the option of using this funding mechanism to pay for
undergrounding projects.
Rule 20B projects usually involve larger developments or even neighborhoods which do
not fit the Rule 20A criteria. Under Rule 20B, the applicant is responsible for the
installation of the conduit, substructures, boxes, service panels and costs associated
with completing installation of the underground system. Rule 20B monies can be used
to subsidize local government funds.
RULE 20C
Under Rule 20C, property owners pay the entire cost of utility undergrounding, less a
credit for the salvage value of removed facilities. Based on information provided by
Southern California Edison, local agencies also have the option of using this funding
mechanism to pay for undergrounding projects.
Rule 20C projects are usually smaller projects involving a few property owners, where
neither Rule 20A nor Rule 20B applies. The costs are borne almost entirely by the
applicants, less a credit for the salvage value of removed facilities.
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Program Benefits
Utility undergrounding can provide numerous benefits to local communities, including:
• Enhancing community aesthetics
• Helping to increase property values
• Helping to provide more reliable utility service
• Helping to reduce fire risk
• Helping to provide cost savings through reduced maintenance activities
Other Potential Funding Mechanisms for Utility Undergrounding
Based on current unit cost estimates, the City's current total cost (2013) for utility
undergrounding on major public thoroughfares is $25.21 Million. This estimate is based
on a total distance of 9.55 Miles and a cost of $500 per linear foot to underground
electric utilities. Of this amount, approximately 1.3 Miles of roadway (Rosemead
Boulevard) is owned by the State of California. Using this information, it is estimated
that nearly $22 Million would be needed to underground utilities along City -owned
roadways.
Utility Undergrounding - Estimated Total Costs
Total Cost Estimate ...................... ............................... $ 25,210,000
Funded By Other Public Agencies (State of CA) ................. $ 3,430,000
Funded By Alternative Sources ................ ............................... $ 21,780,000
(Existing Funding Sources, Possible Grants, Possible
New Funding Sources, Development Fees)
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Using current Rule 20A funding levels and costs per linear foot, it would take more than
one hundred years for the City to underground overhead utilities in major public
thoroughfares. Below is a summary of existing and projected Rule 20A Program
resources, following the completion of Underground Utility District #9 — Walnut Grove
Avenue, which is expected to start in 2014.
Rule 20A Program Funding
Estimated Balance ( 2014) ................ ...............................
Estimated Project Cost — UUD #9 (Walnut Grove Ave) .........
(Includes Mortgage of Rule 20A Funds through 2019)
Estimated Balance ( 2019) .............. ...............................
Projected Mortgaged Allocation (2020 through 2024) ...........
Annual Allocation $170,000
5 -Year Allocation Beyond Start Date x 5 years
$850,000
Projected Available Balance ( 2020) ... ...............................
$ 3,220,000
$ 3,100,000
$ 120,000
$ 970,000
With the limited amount of resources available in the Rule 20A Program, alternative
funding sources would be necessary to fund new underground district projects.
Typically, resources for such projects can be categorized into one of the following
categories — user based taxes, fees /charges, or property owner based assessments.
Rule 20A Program monies are user -based and derived from charges that are added to
electric service fees. Some communities have enacted local funding mechanisms to
help expedite undergrounding programs. These programs are briefly described below.
Undergrounding Surcharge — City enacts a rate surcharge that may be used for
undergrounding activities. This program is used in several cities that own /operate
municipal electric utility functions, including the City of San Diego and the City of
Anaheim. In San Diego, additional undergrounding monies are generated through a
3.53% undergrounding surcharge, which is considered to be a franchise fee by the
Public Utilities Commission. This fee permits San Diego Gas & Electric to pass on this
charge to ratepayers in addition to the traditional 3% franchise fee The
undergrounding surcharge is earmarked solely for undergrounding projects. In
Anaheim, a 4% surcharge is collected to help expedite undergrounding programs This
surcharge is expected to help underground all utilities in the City within 50 years.
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Local Utility District /City Assessment — Property owners propose boundaries to the City
and initiate the formation of an undergrounding district. A petition drive is conducted
within the boundaries and verified by the City. Once verified, an additional validation
survey is conducted to confirm support for the district. If the support is confirmed, the
City Council initiates the district and begins design planning. Costs can be paid at once,
or over a period of time (including interest charges) and added to annual property tax
bills. All assessment calculations and costs are conducted in accordance with
Proposition 218 guidelines.
Development Impact Fees — Development fees are typically paid by developers upon
the construction of a new project. These fees are one -time payments typically paid
when a building permit is issued for the project. The State Legislature established
guidelines for the development of such fees through Assembly Bill 1600 (1987) and
subsequent amendments. These guidelines are established to ensure that new
development helps to pay its fair share to help address increased impacts on
infrastructure. In considering undergrounding utilities, such work may help to
accommodate additional infrastructure (turning lanes, acceleration lanes, etc.) in
conjunction with a new development.
The guidelines for development fees are contained in the California Government Code
Section 66000, and require that several findings be made to justify the fee, including: (1)
Identifying the purpose of the fee; (2) Identifying the use to which the fee is to be used
(such as expanding facilities to serve new development); (3) Determining a reasonable
relationship between the fee's use and the type of development project on which the fee
is imposed; (4) Determining a reasonable relationship between the need for the facility
and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed; and (5) Determining a
reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the cost of the facility
attributable to the development on which the fee is imposed.
Development Review — When new projects are proposed, significant review is
conducted by the City to evaluate the project's impact on the community including
design, traffic, solid waste, and noise, among many others. In entitling new projects, the
City will typically require that utility services be undergrounded leading to the property.
This effort could tie in well to broader undergrounding plans, effectively helping to
remove above ground utilities in major public thoroughfares.
City Seed Funding Programs — City allocates seed money for proposed districts that
meet formation requirements. Such funding can be used to fund initial engineering
studies prior to starting work.
City Financial Assistance Programs — City provides a program to help qualifying
homeowners defer all or a portion of assessments costs until sale or transfer of their
property.
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Undergrounding Process
The underground process typically consists of four stages, including Public
Hearing /Outreach, Design, Notification, and Construction. Each element is described in
greater detail below.
Public Hearing /Outreach
Prior to the start of design work, the City Council must create an underground utility
district. In accordance with the City's Municipal Code, the City Council holds public
hearings in order to create an Underground Utility District (UUD). All residents and
property owners with a UUD are mailed a Public Hearing Notice and a map of the
proposed UUD location. The Public Hearing Notice informs property owners that they
are within an area being considered for undergrounding by the City Council. The notice
explains the potential impacts of the project. Any member of the public may attend or
speak at a public hearing.
Design Process
Once an Underground Utility district has been created, the design process starts.
Design typically takes 1 -2 years and involves field surveying, utility research, and
coordination among impacted utilities.
Notification
Prior to the start of undergrounding, residents and property owners will receive
additional outreach materials regarding planned construction activities. If trenching on
private property is required, utility companies will coordinate right -of -entry permits from
property owners. In addition, immediately prior to construction, utility companies will
distribute additional construction notices making the public aware of construction dates
and times.
Construction
Depending on the size of an undergrounding project, construction can range in duration
from a few months to over a year. The initial step in construction involves trenching, in
which construction contractors install plastic conduit below the surface of the roadway.
Trenching may occur up to individual properties to allow for conversion to underground
services. Next, contractors install new utility lines within the conduit and new
transformers /pedestals adjacent to trench areas. These boxes are necessary for the
underground system and are placed above ground. Once utility lines are installed, each
property's electrical panel is modified to allow for underground service and then
transitioned from overhead to underground services. Finally, once all properties are
moved to underground services, poles are removed in the project area.
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Previous City Underground Districts
City undergrounding projects funded with Rule 20A funds have concentrated on major
thoroughfares or near areas of public interest. To qualify for full funding, projects must
produce a benefit to the general public, not just customers in the affected area, by
satisfying one or more of the following criteria:
• The location has an unusually heavy concentration of overhead facilities in public
and private properties
• The location is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy
volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic
• The location qualifies as an arterial or collector road in a local government
general plan
• The overhead equipment must be located within or pass through a civic,
recreational or scenic area
Since establishing the City's Underground Utility Ordinance, the City has established 8
underground districts as follows:
Underground
District Number
Year
Established
General Vicinity
1
1973
Mission Drive
2
1978
Garvey Avenue
3
1985
Garvey Avenue
4
1986
Valley Boulevard
5
1995
Del Mar Avenue
6
1995
Walnut Grove Avenue
7
1995
San Gabriel Boulevard
8
1995
San Gabriel Boulevard
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Approved Future City Underground Districts
In 2011, the City also established Utility Underground District #9, which will include
Walnut Grove Avenue from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard. The project is
estimated to start in 2014 and will cost approximately $3 Million, based on figures
provided to the City by Southern California Edison.
Selection of Walnut Grove Avenue
Staff met with SCE representatives regarding Rule 20A and requested an initiation of a
study for the formation of an underground utility district. The study targeted Walnut
Grove Avenue due to the following reasons:
• Undergrounding will enhance safety and have a positive aesthetic impact in the
area.
• The estimated project timing will coincide with planned street rehabilitation work
in the area.
• The area serves as a major entry point into the City and has already undergone
traffic and beautification improvements.
SCE prepared an analysis and presented four alternatives. In reviewing the
alternatives, the option of utility undergrounding on Walnut Grove Avenue, from
Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard was selected. Staff requested that SCE prepare a
rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for this project. The cost, including
escalation factors, was estimated to be $3.10 Million by the construction start date in
2014 (See table on following page for detailed explanation).
As noted in the analysis below, the City would "mortgage" 5 years of its anticipated
annual Rule 20A allocations. It should be noted that Rule 20A monies are not kept as
cash on hand with the City. Rather, these funds are managed directly by utility
companies for the purpose of undergrounding projects.
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Underground District #9 -•- Wl -lrv, t Grove Avenue
Estimated Costs and Funding
2009 Estimate ............................ ............................... $ 2,700,000
2014 Estimate ............................ ............................... $ 3,100,000
(Assumes a 15% increase from 2009)
Estimated Rule 20A Balance
2009 Balance .............................. ...............................
Projected Future Allocation (2009 through 2014) ................
Annual Allocation $170,000
Projected Start Date 2014 x 5 years
$850,000
Projected Mortgaged Allocation (2015 through 2019) ............
Annual Allocation $170,000
5 -Year Allocation Beyond Start Date x 5 years
$850,000
$ 1,520,000
$850,000
$850,000
Projected Total Allocation ................ ............................... $ 3,220,000
Possible Augmentation of Utility Underground District #9
In addition to Walnut Grove Avenue from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard, the City
has initiated talks with Southern California Edison to possibly include additional
locations for undergrounding. One such opportunity exists along several small
residential streets directly adjacent to the project location. This undertaking would be
considered a Rule 20C Project and would be completed at the same time as the Rule
20A Project. In this situation, the City could consider using its own funds to complete
undergrounding in adjacent residential streets.
This effort could be a prudent use of City monies due to the streets' close proximity to
Walnut Grove Avenue, effectively clearing all overhead utilities in the corridor. The
effort would also complement planned median improvements scheduled for the area.
Any commitment of City monies would also require the creation of a Rule 20C District
that would be subject to public input and City Council review and approval.
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Potential Future City Underground Districts
Exhibit A: Undergrounding Priority List and Project Locations
Exhibit B: Rule 20A Project (Approved) on Walnut Grove Avenue
Exhibit C: Potential Rule 20C Project along residential streets adjacent to Walnut Grove
Rosemead Municipal Code - Guidelines for Utility Undergrounding
Exhibit D: RMC Section 13.20 Undergrounding Utilities
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
LOCATIONS AND PRIORITY LIST
Adopted: October 8, 2013
Project Priority List
October 2013
Location
Estimated Distance Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source
1.3 Miles $3.43 Million State Rule 20A Funding
(1 -10 Freeway to North City Limit)
Rosemead Blvd. is entirely under the jurisdiction of the State of California. The City will work with Caltrans and local representatives
to add the roadway to its undergrounding schedule. Such effort is not expected to have a financial impact on the City.
Mission Drive 0.6 Miles $1.58 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(Rosemead Boulevard to Valley Boulevard)
This section of Mission Drive includes a mix of uses, including residential, public facilities, open space, and commercial.
At this time, there are no major commercial projects planned in this area. Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A
monies and possibly the use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Walnut Grove Avenue 1.75 Miles $4.62 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Development Fees, Other Funding
Programs
(Garvey Avenue to Mission Drive)
This section of Walnut Grove Avenue includes a mix of uses, including residential, public facilities, and commercial. The City's
General Plan includes the addition of potential enhanced uses in key locations, including Walnut Grove Avenue /Valley
Boulevard. There is a potential that utility undergrounding could occur in conjunction with new development projects.
San Gabriel Boulevard 0.5 Miles $1.32 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(Rush Street to Garvalia Avenue)
This section of San Gabriel Boulevard includes a mix of uses, including industrial and commercial. At this time, there are no major
development projects planned in this area. Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the
use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Rush Street
(Angelus Avenue to West City Limit)
0.2 Miles $528,000 City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
This section of Rush Street includes residential uses. At this time, there are no major development projects planned in this area.
Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Proiect Priority List
October 2013
Location Estimated Distance Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source
Del Mar Avenue 1.1 Miles $2.90 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Development Fees
(North City Limit to South City Limit)
This section of Del Mar Avenue includes a mix of uses, including residential, public facilities, and commercial. Property owners in
the area adjacent to Del Mar Avenue /Garvey Avenue have initiated steps to develop new projects, including the potential enhancement
of uses. There is a potential that utility undergrounding could occur in conjunction with these new development projects.
Glendon Way 0.2 Miles $528,000 City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(Muscatel Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard)
This section of Glendon Way includes a mix of uses, including residential and commercial. At this time, there are no major commercial
projects planned in this area. Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the use of other
funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Lower Azusa Road 0.3 Miles $792,000 City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(East City Limit to Rosemead Boulevard)
This section of Lower Azusa Road includes a mix of uses, including residential, industrial and public facilities. At this time, there are no major
development projects planned in this area. Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the
use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Temple City Boulevard 0.2 Miles $528,000 City Rule 20A Funding, Development Fees, Other Funding
Programs
(Valley Boulevard to North City Limit)
This section of Temple City Boulevard includes a mix of uses, including residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities. The City's
General Plan includes the addition of potential enhanced uses in key locations, including Temple City Boulevard /Valley Boulevard.
There is a potential that utility undergrounding could occur in conjunction
with new development projects.
San Gabriel Boulevard 0.65 Miles $1.72 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(Walnut Grove Avenue to South City Limit)
This section of San Gabriel Blvd. includes commerrcial uses. At this time, there are no major development projects planned in this area.
Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Project Priority List
October 2013
Location Estimated Distance Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source
Marshall Street 1.25 Miles $3.30 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(West City Limit to Rio Hondo Avenue)
This section of Marshall Street includes a mix of uses, including residential, commercial and public facilities. At this time, there are no major
development projects planned in this area. Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the
use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
Hellman Avenue 1.50 Miles $3.96 Million City Rule 20A Funding, Other Funding Programs
(East City Limit to Walnut Grove Avenue)
This section of Hellman Avenue includes a mix of uses, including residential, commercial and public facilities. At this time, there are no major
development projects planned in this area. Undergrounding this area would require the use of Rule 20A monies and possibly the
use of other funding sources (grants, underground surcharges, etc.).
TOTALS 9.55 Miles $25.21 Million
*Other Funding Programs may include City contributions during road reconstruction projects, in coordination with grant projects, potential
future surcharges for undergrounding efforts, or other alternatives.
*Cost estimates assume $500 per linear foot to underground utilities (based on current SCE costs)