Resolution - #14-07-132 - 07/08/2014

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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14-07-132 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CONNEXUS ENERGY TO BURY ELECTRIC SERVICE LINES FOR PROJECT NUMBER W1401355 Whereas , the construction of a new interchange at Armstrong Boulevard and U.S. Highway 10 is anticipated to begin as early as the fall of 2014; and, Whereas , the construction of the Armstrong Boulevard/U.S. Highway 10 interchange will require relocation of existing Connexus Energy electric service lines; and, Whereas , the relocation of Connexus Energy electrical service lines is proposed along Bunker Lake Boulevard, between Armstrong Boulevard and Puma Street; and, Whereas , the general region along Bunker Lake Boulevard, west of Armstrong Boulevard and east of Puma Street is a largely undeveloped and un-platted; and, Whereas , the new, relocated, Connexus Energy electric service line will serve future users along Bunker Lake Boulevard west of Armstrong Boulevard; and, Whereas , the new, relocated, Connexus Energy electric service line will provide redundant/back-feed service to The COR development region; and, Whereas , in accordance with Connexus Energy policy and Franchise Agreement with the City, the cost to construct above ground electrical service lines will be paid for Connexus Energy; and, Whereas , in accordance with Connexus Energy policy and Franchise Agreement with the City, the net increase in cost to bury new Connexus Energy electrical service lines is not the responsibility of Connexus Energy; and, Whereas , a buried electric service line, in comparison to an above ground line, provides a more aesthetically pleasing product for residents and business owners/prospects and is consistent with recent development in the City of Ramsey; and, Whereas , the cost to bury electric service lines today, when combined with an existing project, is 2.5-3.5 times lower in cost than burying electric service lines as an independent project, at a later date NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1) The City of Council of the City of Ramsey authorizes the City Administrator to make payments not-to-exceed $100,000 to Connexus Energy for project W1401355.