HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-01-J01E_05 Refundable Advance for Construction Underground Electric Service_2021 Well Rehab Phase 2AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving proposal from
MidAmerican Energy for Refundable Advance for Construction Underground
Electric Service Extension for Speculative Use in the amount of $13,651.08
[2021 Well Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Mid American Energy proposes to extend its 3-phase
electric lines underground to a new transformer for a 277/480 volt, 600-amp
service for the ASR well site located at 1005 S 6th Street.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:$13,651.08. This amount
will be refunded over a 6 year period at 50% of the annual metered electric
service bill.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. MidAmerican Energy Proposal
PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Sara Kappos SKK
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021
APPROVING MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY REFUNDABLE ADVANCE FOR
CONSTRUCTION, UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE EXTENSION PROPOSAL
OF SPECULATIVE USE [ASHWORTH ROAD]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy Company proposes to extend its 3-phse electric lines
underground to a new transformer for a 277/480 volt, 600-amp service for a well site located at 1005 S 6th
Street; AND,
WHEREAS, City staff recommend approval of the agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this
1st day of November, 2021, that the MidAmerican Energy Company Refundable Advance for
Construction, Underground Electric Service Extension Proposal of Speculative Use [2021 Well
Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2], attached hereto as Exhibit A and made part of this resolution,
is hereby approved.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
REFUNDABLE ADVANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION EXTENSION PROPOSAL
FOR SPECULATIVE USE – WMIS: 2886286
MidAmerican Energy Company, an Iowa corporation and the City of Waukee
("Applicant"), agree as follows:
1. MidAmerican Energy Company will extend its 3-phase electric lines underground
to a new transformer for a 277/480 volt, 600-amp service for a well site located at
1005 S. 6th St. in Waukee, IA as shown on the attached drawings.
2. MidAmerican Energy Company will furnish the necessary labor and materials
required to fulfill its undertaking, as specified above, and will commence such work
as soon as reasonable and practicable after the execution of this Proposal and
receipt of Applicant's cash deposit indicated below, and will prosecute such work
to completion with reasonable diligence.
3. In consideration of the signed proposal and agreement to pay in the amount of
$13,651.08, which is a refundable Advance for Construction, MidAmerican
Energy Company agrees to construct necessary electric facilities as set forth
above. Payment may be withheld until the proposed work is completed. If
Applicant’s acceptance is not received by September 17th, 2021, the amount may
be subject to change.
4. The Advance for Construction shall be subject to refund by MidAmerican Energy
Company to Applicant based upon the following terms and conditions:
a. Advances shall not accrue interest and shall be subject to refund
from the date of original advance payment. This will span a six-
year period at the rate of fifty percent (50%) of the annual metered
electric service bill of the above Applicant.
b. If additional customers are connected to the above described line
extension, the above Applicant shall receive refunds equal to three
times estimated base revenue for each additional new customer to
the extent the base revenue exceeds the additional distribution
construction costs incurred by MidAmerican Energy Company.
Base revenue shall be estimated annual kilowatt hours based on
similarly situated customers, less the cost of fuel.
c. Refunds shall be made on the anniversary date of the original
advance payment or sooner at the option of MidAmerican Energy
Company.
d. Revenue for un-metered private lighting shall not be included in any
refund.
e. No refunds shall be made for revenue received after six (6) years
from the date of the original advance payment.
f. Never shall the total of refunds exceed the refundable portion of the
payment stated above.
g. No refunds shall be made for customers served from a further
extension of the above described electric line extension.
5. Except as may hereinafter be provided, MidAmerican Energy Company shall:
a. Not tamp the backfill. Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold
MidAmerican Energy Company harmless from any and all damages
that may result from the non-tamping of backfill operations
conducted by MidAmerican Energy Company. In case any action
is brought against MidAmerican Energy Company, or any of its
agents or employees, relative to such backfill operations, the
Applicant shall assume full responsibility for the defense thereof.
Upon failure to do so on proper notice, MidAmerican Energy
Company reserves the right to defend such action and charge all
costs to the Applicant provided, however, that nothing herein shall
be construed as an assumption of liability by the Applicant for
damages and claims attributable to MidAmerican Energy Company
negligence.
6. Applicant shall provide, without cost to MidAmerican Energy Company, such
easements as are necessary and incidental to such installation and use of
MidAmerican Energy's facilities on private property within the area served. If a 3rd
party easement is required any cost associated in obtaining the easement will be
paid by the applicant.
7. Applicant shall be responsible for complying with all aspects of compliance as
required by any local, state, or federal permit or plan associated with storm water
pollution prevention or erosion control. It is specifically understood and agreed
that MidAmerican Energy Company is providing the service requested by the
Applicant solely for the Applicant. MidAmerican Energy Company will not become
or agree to become a co-permittee or operator for the purpose of applicants’
compliance with any local, state or federal permit or plan associated with storm
water pollution prevention or erosion control.
8. Applicant shall be responsible for locating and marking all privately owned systems
such as water services, culverts, irrigation systems, drainpipes, septic lines, and
underground wiring before MidAmerican Energy Company's construction.
9. It is specifically understood and agreed that any distribution systems, or other
facilities constructed or installed by MidAmerican Energy Company under terms of
this Proposal shall remain the sole property of MidAmerican Energy Company and
MidAmerican Energy Company shall determine, as its own judgment indicates, the
manner and method of utilization thereof and to extend the same or connect other
facilities there to and serve other customers there from as it shall see fit, subject
only to such obligations as MidAmerican Energy Company shall have assumed in
this Proposal; and no other person shall have any right, title, interest or claim, in
or to the said distribution system or other facilities by virtue of any provision of this
Proposal.
10. Applicant shall furnish, install, own and maintain all 4-inch ducts as shown on
attached prints. All ducts shall be black w/red stripe or grey in color, PVC type
schedule 40 or schedule 40 HDPE coil-able. Applicant shall install ducts a
minimum of forty-two (42) inches and a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches below
finish grade with capped and staked ends and equipped with pull wires.
MidAmerican Energy Company will provide marker balls for the duct ends. These
are available at MidAmerican Energy Company’s storeroom. Applicant is
responsible for correct placement and depth of conduit. Note: No more than ten
(10) conduits allowed within the secondary compartment of the transformer
pad.
Proposed this 17th day of June, 2021
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
By:
Title:
Accepted this day of , 2021
APPLICANT:
By:
Title:
Site Ready Date:__________________Requested Completion Date:________________
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