HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement with IPL re: costs for damages to gas facilities RESOLUTION NO. 09-448
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF AND BILLING FOR
DAMAGE TO FACILITIES
WHEREAS,pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 364 the City is considering whether to grant
a nonexclusive gas franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company; and
WHEREAS, during negotiations of the terms of the franchise agreement the City has
expressed concern about damage to the facilities of.Interstate Power and Light Company that might
from time to time be caused by City employees working within the City right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the renewal of the franchise, Interstate Power and Light
Company has offered and agreed to terms regarding notification of and billing for damage caused
by City employees to facilities of Interstate Power and Light Company; and
WHEREAS, the terms offered by Interstate Power and Light Company include working
cooperatively to ensure the safety of the right-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the terms of the agreement with Interstate Power and Light as stated in the letter to the
Mayor and City Council dated August 26, 2009, from Vice President Vern Gebhart, are hereby
accepted and approved.
Done this 8'day of September, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann. H. Campbell,Mayor
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