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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: February 17, 2026 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-i <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of Duke Energy Easement for the Construction and Maintenance of <br /> Underground Power Lines on County Property Leased to TowerCo <br /> DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services <br /> (AMS) <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1.) Duke Energy Easement Document Alan Dorman, AMS Director, 919-245- <br /> 2.) Site Plan 2627 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve an easement with Duke Energy for the construction and maintenance of <br /> underground power lines for a communications tower being built by TowerCo on property leased <br /> from the County, and authorize the County Manager to sign the easement documents, after final <br /> review by the County Attorney. <br /> BACKGROUND: At the June 18, 2024 Business meeting, the Board approved a lease with <br /> TowerCo for the construction of a communications tower on County-owned property located on <br /> Walnut Grove Church Road.. <br /> To provide electrical power to the communications tower, Duke Energy requires a construction <br /> and maintenance easement for an underground power line. The easement will run beside the <br /> gravel road being built as part of the construction for the tower, as shown in the site plan <br /> (Attachment 2). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts related to the approval of this easement for <br /> Duke Energy. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • MISSION STATEMENT — Orange County is a visionary leader in providing governmental <br /> services valued by our community, beyond those required by law, in an equitable, <br /> sustainable, innovative and efficient way <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1) approve an easement with Duke Energy for the purpose of the construction and <br /> maintenance of underground power lines for a communications tower being built by <br /> TowerCo on property leased from the County; and <br /> 2) authorize the County Manager to sign the easement documents, after final review by the <br /> County Attorney. <br />