HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Acquisition of easements for proposed transmission line route RESOLUTION NO. 08-041
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE
EASEMENTS 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, nine of the options to acquire an easement will expire during the months of
February and March 2008,in advance of the anticipated franchise decision of the Iowa Utilities Board;
and,
WHEREAS,the cost of acquiring these easements is$18,856 in February and$24,932 in March,
totaling $43,788.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the exercise of options to acquire easements on
the proposed route of the 161-kV transmission line due to expire in February and March 2008 in the
amount of$43,788 is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of February, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of February, 2008.