CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, CO

RESOLUTION NO. 19-09

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO D/B/A XCEL ENERGY TO USE THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND ONE PERCENT (1%) FUNDS FOR THE 29 ROAD AND I-70B INTERCHANGE PROJECT AS ESTABLISHED IN THE ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE SIGNED NOVEMBER 4, 1992

 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Junction is planning to widen and improve 29 Road between D Road and North Avenue in 2009/2010. There are overhead power facilities along the 29 Road corridor; and

 WHEREAS, the City Council believes the relocation of these existing power lines from overhead to underground is necessary for the overall upgrade of the 29 Road corridor; and

 WHEREAS, the existing overhead power facilities are located in the City limits, and

 WHEREAS, under the Public Service Company of Colorado franchise, funds are allotted for such purposes.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:

 That the use of overhead to underground one percent (1%) funds for the 29 Road and I-70B Interchange Project is hereby approved for such amounts as the City Manager may designate.

 ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 18^th day of March, 2009.

Attest:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin          /s/: Gregg Palmer

City Clerk            President of City Council