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City Clerk's Office Item # M12
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 27, 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
$305,628.24 FROM THE BLACK HILLS ENERGY UNDERGROUND
UTILITY FUND TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RELOCATING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC FACILITIES UNDERGROUND
FOR A FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE BOARD OF
WATER WORKS
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of $305,628.24 from
Black Hills Energy Underground Utility Fund to relocate overhead electric facilities
underground in support of the proposed Board of Water Works maintenance facility
located at the northwest corner of W. 3rd Street and West Street.
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 adjacent to the new Board of Water
Works Maintenance Facility at W. 3rd Street and West Street.
The existing distribution lines extend north-to-south approximately 341 linear feet along
West Street between W. 4th Street and W. 3rd Street, and 371 linear feet east-to-west
through the alley between W. 4th Street and W. 3rd Street. The lines should be relocated
underground as part of the project on the site. Funds for undergrounding distribution
lines on public projects within the City are available for this purpose, subject to Council's
approval of this Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $305,628.24 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
RESOLUTION NO. 16160
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$305,628.24 FROM THE BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UNDERGROUND UTILITY FUND TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RELOCATING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
FACILITIES UNDERGROUND FOR A FACILITY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE BOARD OF WATER
WORKS
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 $305,628.24 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 on West Street and in the intersecting alley located between W. 4th
Street and W. 3rd Street.
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: October 27, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK