HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Resolution No. 15-414 adopted July 14, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 15-414
RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENTS FOR GAS PIPELINE TO ACCOMPLISH
POWER PLANT NATURAL GAS CONVERSION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Ames Electric Services Department is in the process of converting
the power plant from coal-fired to natural gas-fired; and,
WHEREAS,today,there is not sufficient delivery capability to move enough natural gas to
the power plant; and,
WHEREAS,the City and Interstate Power and Light Company(IPL),a subsidiary of Alliant
Energy,entered into a long-term agreement through which IPL will provide delivery service.; and,
WHEREAS,in order to do this,IPL will be installing a new gas line along Lincoln Way,then
north to the power plant; and,
WHEREAS, IPL is requesting easements over City property for the new gas line,and these
easements are being granted at no cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofAmes, Iowa,
that the easement agreements with Interstate Power and Light Company are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14``'day of July, 2015.
111AU AW-0
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I day of July, 2015.