Sarpy Transmission Project & La Vista Transmission Project Project Updates Tim Nissen, PE Director T&D Engineering & Substation August 17, 2017
Sarpy Transmission Project (STP) Purpose serve the scheduled growing electrical needs in Sarpy County and surrounding area Scope new 5-6 mile 161kV transmission line, from substation 1255 (114 th /Giles) to substation 1260 (144 th /Schram) in Papillion Benefits capacity and reliability to support new and expanding businesses and residential growth Timeline 1 st Local Leader Meeting (LLM) and Public Open House are compete. 2 nd LLM and Route Announcement September 2017 Construction start June 2019 In-Service December 2019
Sarpy Transmission Project Study Area Map Route has not been selected
STP Stakeholder Engagement Proven Tactics and Practices Inclusively collaborate with the community (public meetings, digital media, etc.) Partner with the public to evaluate the area Include landowners, stakeholders and elected officials Continuous Improvements Formal letter invitations versus postcards Utilize logo for brand recognition Internal customer database crosscheck for contact information Benchmarking Market research each project phase (leading the industry) Other Utilities, International Right of Way Association (IRWA), Industry Experts, etc. Continually refine performance indicators Update Senior Management and Board more frequently
STP Easement Acquisition Lessons Learned Incentive payment on Elkhorn River Valley Transmission Project is inconclusive Landowners are more informed and have a greater ability to organize and communicate Landowners desire to capitalize monetarily OPPD continually investigates acquisition alternatives Benchmarking OPPD has lower condemnation rates than adjacent utilities Legal is reviewing case law for trends in utility condemnations Easement language calibration with neighboring utilities
STP Easement Acquisition Strategy Proven Tactics and Practices Obtain independent 3 rd party appraisal Certified general appraiser NDOT approved appraiser list, recommendations, experience, etc. Transparent and flexible negotiations Negotiate easement language & structure placements Customer owns land, can use with some restrictions Continuous process improvement Obtain Broker s Opinion Provide full appraisal to owner (leading the industry) Ongoing benchmarking (IRWA, Utility Roundtables, Surveys)
La Vista Transmission Project (LVTP) Purpose Joint project with the City of La Vista to enhance the reliability and service in conjunction with recent community developments New City Center will increase visitors and revenue for the city Scope replacing and repositioning 2 miles of existing 69 kv transmission line from substation 928 (72 nd /Parkview) to substation 942 (96 th /Harrison) Benefits Removal of 2.1 miles of existing facilities Better serve businesses and residents in the area Accommodate current growth and ensure reliability for years to come Easier access for maintenance/repair Timeline Held OPPD information table before La Vista City Council Meeting 8/15 Permitting & ROW Activities Q1 2018 Line in Service Q4 2018
La Vista Transmission Project Study Area Map
LVTP Stakeholder Engagement Consulted with elected and local officials in advance Worked with city officials to select the best route Underground vs. overhead routes Project costs to be reimbursed by the city Targeted engagement with directly impacted landowners Focused letters for affected landowners Pole In, Pole Out, Pole Relocation Supported at August La Vista City Council Meeting Jointly communicated with the City of La Vista Update Senior Management, Board and La Vista city officials frequently
LVTP Easement Acquisition Strategy LVTP will utilize the same acquisition strategy that will be used on the STP project Obtain an independent 3 rd party appraisal Obtain a broker s opinion Be transparent and flexible in negotiations Provide full appraisal to owner (leading the industry) When possible consider structure placements
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