Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
Date: May 2, 2017
SUBJECT
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Hold a public hearing, and discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction regarding the proposed site for construction, expansion, and use of an electric power transmission substation generally located in the northeast corner of East Sherman Drive and Hartlee Field Road; as part of Denton Municipal Electric’s service territory. [Hartlee Field Substation]
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BACKGROUND
The Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Capital Improvement Program includes a project to reconstruct its electric transmission system. Its current capacity is inadequate for expected future load. The need for a substation in the vicinity of the above described area (Exhibit 1), in the City of Denton, Texas, has been identified and shared with closely impacted landowner representatives.
DME held an open house and meetings to discuss the siting of the proposed substation and transmission routes with the landowner representatives of the potential site area and has received feedback from them.
OPTIONS
1. Provide staff with direction
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
Options were presented in Closed Session to the Public Utilities Board on March 27, 2017, and to the City Council on December 6, 2016. A Public Hearing was held at the Public Utilities Board meeting on April 10, 2017, at which time the PUB recommended the yellow site option. (vote 7-0)
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. DME Substation Locations Map
2. Hartlee Field Substation Options Map
3. Revised Yellow Site Option
4. Project Information Sheet
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
General Manager
Prepared by:
William A. Bunselmeyer
Interim Executive Manager