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Council clears easement for Rhode Island Energy transformer at Lakeville Street parcel
Summary
The committee approved a new easement to allow Narragansett Electric (d/b/a Rhode Island Energy) to install a pole/transformer on a city'adjacent parcel after the original installation location proved unworkable. Public property staff said a redesign placed the pole on the property and necessitated a separate easement.
The Providence City Council Public Works Committee approved a resolution authorizing an easement to allow Narragansett Electric Company, doing business as Rhode Island Energy, to install a transformer/pole on city-adjacent land at Lot 92675 on Lakeville Street.
Taylor Erkin, representing the Department of Public Property, explained that a previously approved easement had been used to begin installation work but that contractors encountered an obstacle at the original pole location. The utility redesigned the installation and relocated the pole onto the property, which now requires a new easement across the city-owned parcel. Erkin said the new location lies within the front property line of 675 and that the utility had obtained required permits for the adjusted location.
Councilman Perez Pinas moved the motion to approve the easement; Councilwoman Anna Vargas seconded the motion. The committee voted in favor by voice vote.
No additional terms or fees for the city were recorded in the committee discussion beyond the standard easement documentation and coordination with Rhode Island Energy and the Department of Public Property.
