Public Hearing - Southern California Edison Facilities

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Acquisition of SCE Facilities August 7, 2001 Page 3 1. The Public Interest and Necessity Require the Proposed Project Duplicative electric utility distribution facilities exist in much of the City of Colton. Inasmuch as any electrical facility, by its very nature and existence, poses a significant level of risk to the public, the minimizing of such facilities is necessary and serves the public interest. Reliable electric service is deemed to be of vital importance to the Legislature and the Congress, as indicated in multiple proceedings. The City's acquisition of these particular facilities will reduce service response time for the customers affected by virtue of the closer proximity of the City's service centers and electric utility employees. Finally, the minimization of electrical facilities reduces the cost of electric service, which is clearly in the public interest. 2. The Project is Planned or Located in the Manner that will be Most Compatible with the Greatest Public Good and the Least Private Injury A portion of the facilities to be acquired presently obstructs the development of the property they traverse. The remaining facilities intersect and are easily interconnected with the City's existing underground electric distribution system. The City of Colton already serves adjacent customers. Duplication is reduced by this acquisition. 3. The Easements and Electrical Distribution Facilities Sought to be Acquired are Necessary for the Project The removal of the facilities that obstruct development of private property result in the electrical isolation of the remaining facilities from their current owner unless considerable relocation expenses are incurred. Interconnection of the remaining facilities with City facilities reduces the cost of service. Acquisition of the particular facilities minimizes the duplication of facilities that exists in this area.