HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated June 24, 2025ITEM #:34
DATE:06-24-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT
U.S. HIGHWAY 30 & STATE AVENUE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City's Electric Utility maintains an electric distribution line on the north side of U.S.
Highway 30, east of State Avenue. The electric line changes direction at this location, which
necessitates the use of supporting guy wires. Because this location is adjacent the highway,
the guy wires cross Highway 30 to the south, connecting to a large support pole, which in turn
is supported with several down guys that are anchored into the ground.
The support pole and down guys on the south side of U.S. Highway 30 are located on
Iowa State University property. Currently there is no formal easement granting this
existing infrastructure to be on ISU property. Therefore, the attached easement is being
brought before the Council for approval. Once approved by the City Council, the
easement will be submitted to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the attached easement document for Electric Services facilities located on Iowa
State University property east of State Avenue and south of U.S. Highway 30.
2. Do not accept the easement and direct staff to relocate the power pole and down guys.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The power pole and down guys are existing utility infrastructure that need to remain in
place. The attached easement document formalizes the right of the City to maintain this
infrastructure in the existing location on ISU property. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternate No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
20250314 Electrical Easement_City of Ames_Template B_Installed_Final (US 30 and
State).pdf
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