HomeMy WebLinkAbout15907RESOLUTION NO. 15907
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$297,746.02 FROM THE BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UNDERGROUND UTILITY FUND TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RELOCATING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
FACILITIES UNDERGROUND WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRE
STATION #8 PROJECT
WHEREAS, Article 11 of the Black Hills Franchise Agreement established an underground
fee to be collected from Black Hills customers and deposited into an escrow account for
undergrounding overhead electric facilities on public projects and improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the Project and use of the escrow funds is consistent with the intent of the
Black Hills Franchise Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Funds in an amount of $297,746.02 are hereby authorized and made available to be
expended from the Black Hills Energy Underground Utility Fund for the purpose of relocating
overhead electric facilities underground with respect to the Fire Station #8 Project.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 24, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$297,746.02 FROM THE BLACK HILLS ENERGY UNDERGROUND
UTILITY FUND TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RELOCATING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC FACILITIES UNDERGROUND
WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRE STATION #8 PROJECT
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of $297,746.02 from
Black Hills Energy Underground Utility Fund to relocate overhead electric facilities
underground in support of the proposed Fire Station #8 at 4405 Jerry Murphy Road.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
This Resolution will approve the use of funds for the purpose of undergrounding the
main-line three-phase electrical distribution lines that run along the front of the new Fire
Station #8 at 4405 Jerry Murphy Road.
The existing transmission lines cross the driveway for Fire Station #8. There is a
significant span between poles causing the lines to sag lower than we believed was
acceptable for the fire trucks that would be traveling below them. This was further
demonstrated during construction when the lines were hit by a dump truck during
earthwork activities.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $297,746.02 will be approved for expenditure from the
underground funds account held by Black Hills Energy on behalf of the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to approve this resolution will prevent the City from funding the undergrounding
of overhead power lines in the project area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
