This resolution intends to start the process of burying utility lines on Homestead Street between 24th and 25th Streets, which is believed to benefit the public. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution of Intent to initiate an undergrounding process for Homestead Street between 24th and 25th Streets; and making findings that undergrounding at this location is a general benefit to the public.
How it got here
The legislation to initiate the undergrounding process for Homestead Street originated from a request by local property owners and was supported by the Department of Public Works after a public hearing.
The Homestead Neighborhood Committee, represented by Ernie Beffel, requested a public hearing to convert overhead utility wires to underground facilities, demonstrating support from 60% of property owners.
A public hearing was held by the Department of Public Works to consider the undergrounding proposal, where the majority of residents expressed support for the project.
Hearing Officer Sandro Burgos recommended approval of the undergrounding project based on the public hearing findings.
The Director of Public Works approved the recommendation to proceed with the undergrounding project along Homestead Street.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced a resolution to initiate the undergrounding process for Homestead Street, declaring it a general benefit to the public.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record