STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 12, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize two permanent easements at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC: (1) easements for +/- 5.530 acres to be used to expand an existing switchyard that is not on Airport property and (2) for +/- 3.738 acres to build an additional substation at the intersection of Mid-Cities Boulevard and SH360 as set forth in the DFW Airport Board Resolution - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Oncor - Skyview Expansion: In order to increase load capacity and strengthen the grid, Oncor has asked for 5.530 acres of land to be used to expand an existing switchyard that is not on Airport property. The 5.530 acres is currently leased to American Airlines as part of their 268.177 acre headquarters. Oncor will pay a total of $1,711,752.00 for the easement and amendment. DFW Airport will receive $1,505,544.00 for the easement and American Airlines will receive $206,207 as a refund for prepaid, future rent for the headquarters campus.
Oncor - Mid-Cities Substation: In order to increase load capacity and strengthen the resiliency of the Airport’s grid, Oncor needs to build an additional substation at the intersection of Mid-Cities Boulevard and SH360. The new substation requires 3.738 acres. When completed, the new substation will be paired with the existing substation located just west of Valley View Lane, and together these substations will provide additional capacity to support the energy loads for existing and future developments between South Airfield Drive and SH183. In addition, these two substations will allow Oncor to transfer load off the existing SW and SE substations so that they can support the Airport’s Central Terminal Area expansion projects. Upon execution of the easement, Oncor will pay $2,320,000.00 to DFW Airport for the easement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
Information about this item was provided to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 20, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.