HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Funding for Payment of Temporary and Permanant Easements Needed for the 161kV Electric Line Relocation Project RESOLUTION NO.22-089
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT EASEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE
161KV ELECTRIC LINE RELOCATION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT)is preparing to widen Interstate 35 (1-
35) in Polk County between Ankeny and the Skunk River; and,
WHEREAS, most of the road improvements are being made to the west side of I-35, but some
improvements are required on both sides of the Interstate near Alleman, at bridge crossings at NE 126d'
Avenue and NE 158d'Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Ames owns a 161kV electric transmission line that extends from Ames to
Ankeny east of 1-35, and this line is directly adjacent to the Interstate at these three bridge crossings, and
therefore,the line must be relocated to accommodate the roadway improvements; and,
WHEREAS,the City's 161kV line is located in private easements,so easements will also be needed
from five property owners at the three locations; and,
WHEREAS, four of the five property owners will be granting temporary construction easements
adj acent to NE 142nd Avene and NE 158d'Avenue,where the line will be returned to its original location once
the roadway improvements are complete; and,
WHEREAS,one new permanent easement is needed from one property owner adjacent to NE 126d'
Avenue and the IDOT had indicated that the City will need to acquire its own replacement easements;
however,the IDOT is expected to reimburse the engineering, easement acquisition, and construction costs
associated with the relocation of the 161 kV line; and,
WHEREAS, an amount of$92,400 for easement acquisition is being requested, and this amount
would be paid directly to the property owners by the City in exchange for the necessary temporary and
permanent easements.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
funding for payment of temporary and permanent easements needed for the relocation of the 161 kV Electric
Line in the amount of$92,400 is hereby approved
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of February,2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck,Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of February,2022.