Ordinance 56-21
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: August 10, 2021
Initiated By: Matt Earman, Director of Parks and Recreation
Shawn Krawetzki, Landscape Architect Manager
Re: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Easement with American Electric Power for the Installation of
Supplemental Electric Service from Riverside Drive to Riverside
Crossing Park
Summary
American Electric Power (AEP) was contracted to provide supplemental electricity service to Riverside
Crossing Park’s Lower Plaza and Open Lawn area. In order to serve future events and vendors at
Riverside Crossing park, it is necessary to obtain three phase power. However, the necessary higher
voltage source was not available prior to the July 26, 2021 approval of Ordinance 26-21, which
allowed for the new underground service adjacent to the park along Riverside Drive.
If approved, the AEP transformer will be significantly screened in a landscaping bed within the current
Riverside Crossing Park as part of the Phase II construction. Attached are renderings of multiple
viewing perspectives illustrating the screening for the transformer infrastructure (Appendix A.) Phase
II construction of Riverside Crossing Park is not yet complete, providing an opportunity to seamlessly
incorporate the utility with the current construction activity. The easement is approximately 36 feet in
length and 19 feet wide (0.016 acres). It is located on the City of Dublin’s parcel #273-012427.
Additionally, the deed of easement and exhibit are attached for reference.
Recommendation
This easement is required for supplemental electric service to the park and is to the City’s sole
benefit. Staff reviewed this alignment and documentation and determined it to be consistent with past
AEP easements granted on City-owned property. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 56-21
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Easement along Riverside Drive with AEP for the
Installation of Supplemental Electric Service from Riverside Drive to Riverside Crossing Park. If there
are any questions, please feel free to contact Matt Earman or the City Manager directly.
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