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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15483RESOLUTION NO. 15483 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BECKWOOD PARK BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BLACK HILLS ENERGY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION LINE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. The Easement Agreement dated February 12, 2024, from the City of Pueblo to Black Hills Energy, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved by the Assistant City Attorney, is hereby accepted and approved. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 2. Black Hills Energy will pay the City $500.00 in compensation for the Easement Agreement. City staff are hereby directed to transfer the anticipated funds into. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution which are necessary or desirable to implement the transactions described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED: February 12, 2024 BY: Dennis Flores MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # M13 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 12, 2024 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BECKWOOD PARK BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BLACK HILLS ENERGY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION LINE SUMMARY: This Resolution approves an easement to Black Hills Energy through Beckwood Park for the purpose of allowing for the installation of an underground distribution line and above ground cabinet. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Not applicable to this Resolution. BACKGROUND: In December 2023, Black Hills Energy approached City through the Department of Parks and Recreation requesting an easement through Beckwood Park, a City park, in exchange Black Hills Energy is compensating the City $500.00. The easement would be for the above ground cabinet in the southwest corner of Beckwood Park. Black Hills Energy will be installing a new underground distribution line to serve the community. An easement agreement has been drafted. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Once the Easement Agreement is approved, Black Hills Energy will pay the City $500.00 in compensation. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Resolution. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Resolution. ALTERNATIVES: Black Hills Energy will not be able to complete the utility line installation if the Easement Agreement is not approved. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution ATTACHMENTS: 1. City of Pueblo Beckwood Park Easement 012224