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CityCouncil | 2019-02-19 | 7 | The Project Manager responded in the affirmative; outlined the safety benefits of undergrounding. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether underground wiring could be damaged due to seismic shifting from an earthquake. The Project Manager stated damage is possible based on the earthquake magnitude. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated property owners are concerned about the cost of maintenance for underground wiring; inquired whether the homeowner is responsible for the cost. The Project Manager responded current service laterals are owned by the property owner; outlined accessibility differences between above-ground utilities and underground utilities; stated encountering a failure of service laterals is rare. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated AMP will cover the cost of undergrounding except in instances where the service lateral exceeds 100 feet; requested an example of when the service lateral would exceed 100 feet. The Project Manager stated the exception would be very rare in Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the property owner would bear the entire cost of undergrounding or just a portion if the service lateral exceeds 100 feet. The Project Manager responded the property owner would pay for the amount beyond 100 feet. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there has been report of damage to a home foundation from undergrounding utilities, to which the Project Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Vella inquired about increases to insurance costs. The Project Manager responded AMP has been contemplating having insurance for service laterals, but is not moving forward at this time. Councilmember Daysog stated the service area is specific to Otis Drive and Broadway. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the survey responses from the staff report only included responses from Webster Street. The Project Manager stated responses should have included both Webster Street and Broadway. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 February 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-19.pdf |