HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reimbursement Agreement for 161kV Electric Line Relocation Project RESOLUTION NO. 16-183
RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ENGINEERING COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE 161KV ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) is preparing to improve the
interchange at Interstate 35 (I-35) and U.S. Highway 30 (U.S. 30), and its project will require the
relocation of approximately one-half mile of Ames' 16lkV electric transmission line, which is
located adjacent to the southeast portion of this interstate; and,
WHEREAS, the Reimbursement Agreement addresses easements to be provided by the
IDOT to the City and the obligation to reimburse the City for engineering costs associated with the
line relocation; and,
WHEREAS, a separate Reimbursement Agreement with IDOT will be created once an
engineering estimate for the construction costs has been developed and before any additional
expenditures are made by the City; and,
WHEREAS,the Reimbursement Agreement is for a total estimated cost of$58,000,which
is the proposed cost from the engineering firm of Dewild Grant Reckert (DGR) of Rock Rapids,
Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Reimbursement Agreement from the Iowa Department of Transportation for engineering
costs associated with the 161 kV Electric Transmission Line relocation is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of April, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of April, 2016.