HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for legal services for 161-kV Interconnection Project RESOLUTION NO. 06-430
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR 161-KV INTERCONNECTION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the FY 2005/06 CIP includes a project to install a 161-kV interconnection with
MidAmerican Energy Company(MEC)and to upgrade the current interconnection with Alliant Utility
(AU); and,
WHEREAS, the approved CIP budgeted amount for the total interconnect project is
$18,667,000; and,
WHEREAS,approximately$50,000 of the project budget has been expensed for legal services
in connection with electric transmission line franchise proceedings before the Iowa Utilities Board and
proceedings related to obtaining rights-of-way, and these services were provided by Nyemaster,
Goode, West, Hansell & O'Brien; and,
WHEREAS,the 161-kV interconnection project estimate includes a total of$150,000 for legal
services, and Electric Services has determined that additional legal services are required for the
remainder of the project to assist in condemnation proceedings and with the Iowa Utilities Board
permit process; and,
WHEREAS,a proposal has been received from Nyemaster,Goode,West,Hansell&O'Brien
to provide those services through the project completion.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa, that
the professional services agreement for legal services with Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell &
O'Brien in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the 161-kV interconnection project is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24t"day of October, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Doll
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Hamilton, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of October, 2006.