HomeMy WebLinkAbout15814RESOLUTION NO. 15814
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR A PORTION OF TRACT C OF LAKE MINNEQUA
RESERVATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BLACK HILLS
ENERGY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND
CABINETS AND UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES ALONG
LAKEVIEW AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The Easement Agreement dated November 11, 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 ten dollars ($10.00) 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: November 11, 2024
BY: Regina Maestri
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M10
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 11, 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 A
PORTION OF TRACT C OF LAKE MINNEQUA RESERVATION
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND BLACK HILLS ENERGY FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND CABINETS AND
UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES ALONG LAKEVIEW AVENUE
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves an easement to Black Hills Energy through a portion of Tract
C of Lake Minnequa Reservation along Lakeview Avenue for the purpose of allowing
for the installation of above ground cabinets and underground service lines.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2024, Black Hills Energy approached City through the Department of
Parks and Recreation requesting an easement along Lakeview Avenue, a portion of
Tract C of Lake Minnequa Reservation. In exchange, Black Hills Energy is
compensating the City the sum of ten dollars ($10.00). Black Hills Energy will be
installing new underground service line and above ground cabinets 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 ten
dollars ($10.00) in compensation. No cost to City.
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. Portion of Tract C Lake Minnequa Reservation - Lakeview Ave Easement - City of
Pueblo 100724