HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Resolution No. 08-229 adopted June 10, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 08-229
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF OPTION TO ACQUIRE
EASEMENT ON THE PROPOSED ROUTE OF THE 161-kV TRANSMISSION LINE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Ames,Iowa,has determined that in order to improve electric service
reliability, there is the need for an additional transmission line to connect to the regional electric
transmission grid; and,
WHEREAS, following years of system impact studies, a route study, and substation and
transmission line design work,the City determined that the best route for an additional transmission
line extends from Ames to Ankeny; and,
WHEREAS,an application is pending before the Iowa Utilities Board for franchise approval;
and,
WHEREAS, in anticipation of the approval of the franchise, the City has obtained options
to acquire easements for the location of transmission lines along the proposed route; and,
WHEREAS,one of the options to acquire an easement expires on June 16,2008,in advance
of the anticipated franchise decision of the Iowa Utilities Board; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of acquiring this easement is $31,500, and the property is located in
Polk County at the southern end of the transmission line, directly across the street from the NE
Ankeny Substation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the exercise of the option to acquire an
easement on the proposed route of the 161-kV transmission line in the amount of$31,500 is hereby
authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 10' day of June, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this loth day of June, 2008.
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