HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Land purchase at 1111 Top-O-Hollow Road for substation expansion RESOLUTION NO. 08-521
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF LAND
FOR EXPANSION OF TOP-0-HOLLOW ROAD SUBSTATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, City staff is recommending that 16,860 square feet of property immediately
west of and adjacent to the Top-O-Hollow Road Substation in the amount of$22,287 be purchased;
and,
WHEREAS, additional property will accommodate a planned expansion to this substation;
and;
WHEREAS, Electric Services staff discovered an opportunity to purchase a portion of
property on the west side of the substation, so plans have been revised to include a more
comprehensive upgrade to this substation; and,
WHEREAS, the revised plan includes the addition of breakers and a relay control room,
which represents best industry practice for optimal system reliability; and,
WHEREAS, the current schedule is to complete the land purchase and engineering in this
fiscal year and conclude construction by June 30, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of 16,860 square feet at 1111 Top-O-Hollow Road in the amount of$22,287 to
allow for a planned substation expansion is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 16th day of December, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
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 16t' day of December, 2008.