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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	February 8, 2011

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Assignment of Easement over a segment of State Route 4 (E) Widening – Somersville Road to Route 160 Project (Segment 1), Antioch area.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/08/2011

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

C. Piña-Sandoval, 313-2012

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 8, 2011
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Assignment of Easement on behalf of Contra Costa County (County) to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) over a portion of County right of way, known as SR4, pursuant to Government Code Section 25526.6. Project No. 4660-6X4168


AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute said Assignment of Easement of behalf of the County. A description of the area to be assigned is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference located in the Antioch area.

RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)

DIRECT the Real Property Division of the Public Works Department to deliver a certified copy of this Board Order and the Assignment of Easement to PG&E for acceptance and recording in the office of the County Recorder.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact to the County General Fund. The activity is funded by Contra Costa Transportation Authority. SCH No. 2004092135

BACKGROUND:

The County acquired various property rights in connection to the highway widening project. PG&E had to relocate their existing easement over a portion of County right of way, known as SR4. In order for PG&E to continue its distribution of electric energy and transmission, the County needs to assign the easement rights.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

PG&E would not have the necessary land rights for distribution of electric energy and transmission purposes to be located within the approved plans and specifications.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not Applicable.