Consent 1.D.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/22/2016
- TITLE
- Northwestern Energy Utility Easement at South Gate Park
- PRESENTED BY:
- Mike Whitaker
- Department:
- Parks/Rec/Public Lands
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Northwestern Energy has requested a utility easement across Southgate Park to provide upgraded electrical service to a new commercial building being constructed at 5327 Southgate Drive. The requested easement will cross Southgate Park for approximately 100 Lineal Feet. The upgraded electrical service will be installed using underground directional boring techniques that will have minimal or no impact to Southgate Park.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve, or;
- Disapprove
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the park or to the City of Billings. Northwestern Energy will be paying all costs associated with the installation. Any potential impacts to the Park will be corrected by Northwestern Energy as per the guidelines established in the City of Billings Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Park Easement Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the proposed easement.