HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Acquisition of easements on 161-kV Transmission Line proposed route RESOLUTION NO. 07-491
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE
EASEMENTS ON THE PROPOSED ROUTE OF THE 161-kV TRANSMISSION LINE
WHEREAS, the City of Ames,Iowa,has determined 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,several of the options to acquire easement expire during the months of November and
December, 2007, in advance of the anticipated franchise decision of the Iowa Utilities Board; and,
WHEREAS, the costs of acquiring the easements is $79,410.50 in November and $41,085.00 in
December.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the exercise of options to acquire easements on
the proposed route of the 161-kV transmission line is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of November, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 7tn day of November, 2007.