Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Howard Martin
Date: August 16, 2016
SUBJECT
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Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution regarding the proposed route for construction, expansion, and use of the electric power transmission line located in an area bounded by Fort Worth Drive and Elm St. (western boundary), Robertson Street (northern boundary), the DART/D.C.T.A rail corridor (eastern boundary), Inman St. with an easterly projection to Spencer Rd. (southern boundary) and being located within the W. Loving Survey, Abstract No. 759; the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract No. 1184; the S. Hiram Survey, Abstract No. 616; the W. Teague Survey, Abstract No. 1266; the M. Austin Survey, Abstract No. 4; the J. Taft Survey, Abstract No. 1256; the R. Hopkins, Abstract No. 1694; and the A. Hill Survey, Abstract 623, lying within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; as part of Denton Municipal Electric’s service territory. (Spencer to Locust Transmission Line)
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BACKGROUND
The Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Capital Improvement Plan includes a project to reconstruct its electric transmission system. Its current capacity is inadequate for expected future load. The need for a transmission line in the vicinity of the above described area (EX 1) in the City of Denton, Texas, has been identified and shared with closely impacted landowner representatives.
DME has had on open house and meetings to discuss the siting of the proposed transmission routes with the landowner representatives of the potential routes and has received feedback from them.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the option presented.
2. Do not approve the route option and direct that other actions be taken.
3. Table the discussion.
4. Postpone action for another meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the information received during open house meetings and discussions with land owners, and preliminary route studies, DME recommends that the Green Route Option (Exhibit 1) be selected in accordance with the Public Utilities Board Public Hearing determination on July 25th.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
Options were presented in closed session to PUB on May 9, 2016 and also July 11, 2016 and to City Council on June 7, 2016. An open house meeting for the public was held on June 27, 2016. The Public Utility Board held a Public Hearing on July 25, 2016 and recommended moving forward to the City Council with the Green Route Option.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities
EXHIBITS
1. Spencer to Locust TM Line Options Map
2. DME Transmission Line Locations
3. Project Information Sheet
4. Public Hearing Notification Mailing List
5. Resolution
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
General Manager
Denton Municipal Electric
Prepared by:
Elizabeth Bell
Denton Municipal Electric