HomeMy WebLinkAboutA01 - Council Action Form dated September 12, 2023ITEM # ___31____
DATE: 09/12/23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: VACATE ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 2214 LINCOLN WAY,
LOCATED ON LOT 23, PARKER’S ADDITION, AMES, IOWA
BACKGROUND:
An electric utility easement was granted in 2022 by the Memorial Lutheran Church at
2214 Lincoln Way for the future installation of a buried electric line across the property.
During installation of the line in June 2023, it was determined by Electric Services
engineering staff that the location of the buried electric line needed to be changed to
prevent possible damage to a retaining wall on the Memorial Lutheran Church property.
The change was made and the buried electric line was installed in an alternative
alignment. A new electric utility easement was obtained from the Memorial Lutheran
Church over the actual location of buried electric line.
The electric utility easement obtained in 2022 is no longer valid and should
therefore be vacated. The easement to be vacated and the drawing is attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution vacating the existing electric utility easement at 2214 Lincoln
Way, located on Lot 23, Parker’s Addition, Ames, Iowa.
2. Do not approve the vacation of the existing electric utility easement at 2214 Lincoln
Way, located on Lot 23, Parker’s Addition, Ames, Iowa.
3. Refer this item back to City staff for additional information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The electric utility easement at 2214 Lincoln Way serves no useful purpose to the
community since the buried electric facilities are located in a different location. A new
electric utility easement was obtained from the property owner at the proper location.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.