HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Aquisition of easement on 161-kV transmission line route RESOLUTION NO. 08-030
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 February 1,2008,in advance
of the anticipated franchise decision of the Iowa Utilities Board; and,
WHEREAS,the cost of acquiring this easement is$863.00,and the property is located directly
east of Ames.
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$863.00 is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 1st day of February, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1st day of February, 2008.