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Prepared by:Douglas R.Marek,Ames City Attorney,515 Clark Avenue,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5146
Return to:Ames City Clerk,P.O.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5105
RESOLUTION NO. 10-319
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE 161-kV TRANSMISSION LINE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in order to improve electric service reliability for City of Ames customers,there is the need for an
additional transmission line to connect to the regional electric transmission grid,and the City has determined that the best
route for an additional transmission line extends from Ames to Ankeny; and,
WHEREAS,one ofthe easements on the preferred route crosses the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT)
maintenance facility property north of Highway 30 in Story County; and,
WHEREAS,because the IDOT does not have independent authority to grant easements,an effective easement
is obtained through a State Patent, which the Governor's Land Patent Office issues; a State Patent is the equivalent of
an easement granted by a private party;and,
WHEREAS, since the State's process rocess for this easement requires the City to submit an irrevocable
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"Offer to Buy"along with prepayment for the full amount,staff recommends that the City Council approve this purchase
in advance of submitting the offer with the payment, of which the total cost is $7,001.00.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the acquisition
of a State Patent Easement from the Iowa Department of Transportation in connection with the 161-kV transmission line
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13t'day of July, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis,Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman,Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13'day of July,2010.