Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
Date: May 23, 2017
SUBJECT
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Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution regarding the proposed site for construction, expansion, and use of an electric power transmission line generally located in an area bounded by Bernard Street (western boundary), Eagle Drive (northern boundary), S Locust Street and W Collins St. (eastern boundary), and W Collins Street (southern boundary) lying within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; as part of Denton Municipal Electric’s service territory. [Eagle to Locust Transmission Line]
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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 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 held an Open House on 3/23/2017 to discuss the proposed transmission routes with residents and landowners. The Public Utilities Board held a Public Hearing on the project on 4/24/2017, and voted 6-0 to recommend the blue route.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the option presented.
2. Do not approve of a site option and direct that other actions be taken.
3. Table the discussion.
4. Postpone action for another meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon information received during Open House meetings and discussions with land owners, preliminary site studies, DME recommends that the Blue Transmission Line Route (EX 1) be selected in accordance with the Public Utilities Board Public Hearing determination on April 24th.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
• Options presented in closed session to PUB on January 23, 2017
• Options presented to City Council on February 7, 2017
• Open house meeting for the public was held on March 23, 2017
• Public Hearing was held at the Public Utilities Board meeting on April 24, 2017, at which time the PUB recommended the existing blue route option. (6-0 vote)
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. Eagle to Locust TM Line Options Map
2. DME Transmission Line Locations
3. Resolution
4. Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
General Manager
Prepared by:
Elizabeth Bell
Denton Municipal Electric