Utility Committee Agenda and Packet 2021 05 11

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• Resident Contribution (LID, etc.) — Staff will not actively pursue partnering opportunities through resident contributions, but will support resident participation in undergrounding projects through the formation of Local Improvement Districts. • Xcel system upgrades — In the event of an Xcel system upgrade in an area considered for potential undergrounding, the cost benefit will be evaluated and presented to Council for approval. II. Safety —Projects will be evaluated on the increase in overall public safety due to undergrounding of the aerial lines. Safety issues that can be reduced or resolved through undergrounding of aerial power lines will be evaluated through the criteria listed below. • Roadway Safety — Exposure of an existing aerial facility to potential damage caused by a vehicular collision. Exposure to damage by vehicular traffic shall be evaluated based on the proximity of the lines to the roadway, and the traffic volume of the roadway. o When aerial facilities are located within the Clear Zone of the roadway, as defined by the most recent edition of the Roadway Design Guide, and contain an average daily traffic (ADT) equal to or in excess of 6,000 vehicles per day (VPD), the Roadway Safety shall be identified as a "PRIORITY A." o For locations where the aerial facilities are located in the Clear Zone, but the ADT is below 6,000, the Roadway Safety shall be identified as a "PRIORITY B." o If the aerial lines are not located in the Clear Zone, the Roadway Safety shall be identified as a "PRIORITY C." o If any of the above criteria are met but the undergrounding of the lines requires an increase in poles, the Roadway Safety shall be identified as "PRIORITY D." • Pedestrian Safety — Bicycle and pedestrian exposure to harm in the event that an overhead power line is damaged by a vehicular collision, force of nature, or other unknown cause of damage. Bicycle and pedestrian exposure is rated in the following manner: o Lines located adjacent to, or crossing a Safe Route to School or lines located immediately adjacent to a school bus stop shall have a Pedestrian Safety classification of "PRIORITY A." o Lines located adjacent to a Regional Trail shall have a Pedestrian Safety classification of "PRIORITY B." o All other lines that are adjacent to or crossing pedestrian facilities shall have a 24