Consideration of Resolution 2012-29:  A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, granting a public utility easement to Arizona Public Service Company at 1800 N. El Paso Flagstaff Road.

APS is in need of additional easement in order to replace an existing powerline with a newer, higher voltage line. The existing easement will increase in width by 10 feet.

The new powerline does have impacts to a portion of the Picture Canyon corridor. Specifically, the construction activities impact existing vegetation and facilities associated with the Picture Canyon Meander restoration Project as funded by the Arizona Water Protection Fund through a grant to the City. Construction also impacts the National Historic Registry Plaque and associated outdoor classroom.

APS has worked with the City and the Picture Canyon Core Group, that represents a variety of local jurisdictions, interest groups and experts, to develop a list of mitigations. This list is attached as exhibit C and has been agreed to by all involved parties.

There are no financial impacts associated with the easement.

Maintain and deliver quality, reliable infrastructure.

None.

1. The City Council could choose to deny the request for additional easement area.  This would have a negative effect on the utility's ability to reconstruct its powerline, which could in turn affect the quality of service to its county and city customers.
2. The City Council could choose a different route for the easement.  This would require additional analysis and possibly invoke substantial cost and environmental clearances.