HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Acquisition of easements for 161-kV transmission line RESOLUTION NO. 08-084
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,on February 27,2008,the City filed its most recent brief with the Iowa Utilities
Board, and a ruling on the City's franchise application is pending before the Iowa Utilities Board;
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,two of the options to acquire an easement will expire on March 15 and April 5,
2008, in advance of the anticipated franchise decision of the Iowa Utilities Board; and,
WHEREAS,the cost of acquiring these easements is $8,168 and$7,500,respectively,for a
total cost of$15,668.
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 March 15 and April 5,2008,in
the amount of$15,668.00 is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'' day of March, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t' day of March, 2008.