HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Electric Transmission Line Routing Selection Study RESOLUTION NO.08-404
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTING SELECTION STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the FY 2008/09 Capital Improvements Plan includes a project to install a 161-kV
interconnection with Midamerican Energy Company, and in order to improve electric service reliability for
our customers, 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 July 2,2008,the Iowa Utilities Board issued its final ruling effectively denying the
City's petition for a franchise to construct its 161-kV transmission line outside the City limits to NE Ankeny;
and,
WHEREAS,in its final decision,the IUB acknowledges the need for the line and does not contest the
route specifically,but rather takes issue with evidence of compliance with Code requirements as the basis for
the initial route planning; and,
WHEREAS, proposals have been solicited for professional services to conduct a routing selection
study conforming to Iowa Code and franchising requirements, and on August 21, three proposals were
received; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal from Burns &McDonnell and EDAW, Inc.,were the most complete and
responsive; and,
WHEREAS, considering proposal responsiveness, cost, proposed schedule, successful routing
experience specific to Iowa transmission line franchising, in-house staffing resources to address related
environmental or right-of-way issues,reference,and the need for an independent routing selection study,staff
has determined that the Burns&McDonnell proposal is in the best overall interest of the Utility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
professional services contract to perform a routing selection study with Burns&McDonnell of Kansas City,
Missouri, in the amount of$117,250 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of September, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Larson
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 9th day of September, 2008.