10/09/2001 Resolutions 2001-273
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2001-273
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has been converting old 7,200-volt power lines
in the rural areas around the City to modem 13,800-volt configuration; and
WHEREAS, the northeast area of Grand Island, located in Merrick County is the
remaining area to be converted; and
WHEREAS, the City's Electric Department must locate a short section of power line
underground in the Merrick County area to avoid a conflict with a 115 kV transmission line; and
WHEREAS, Merrick County has agreed to allow the use of Merrick County right-of-
way to bury the new power lines; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement between the City of Grand Island Utilities Department
and the County of Merrick has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office for using
the right-of-way in Merrick County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement between the City of Grand
Island Utilities Department and the County of Merrick to allow the City of Grand Island to bury
power lines in Merrick County right-of-way is hereby approved; and the Utilities Director is hereby
authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 9, 2001.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
October 5,2001 ... City Attorney