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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND POWER ENGINEERS, INC. FOR
ELECTRIC DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES PERTAINING TO A
TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTING STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
STUDY FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY SUBSTATION TO LOCUST
SUBSTATION TRANSMISSION LINE FOR DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE NO. 4995 1N THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $215,515).
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary and appropriate and in the public
interest to engage the engineering iirm of POWER Engineers, Inc. a Corporation located in
Austin, Texas ("POWER"), to provide the City with professional electric design and engineering
services pertaining to POWER'S worlc in support of the city's capital improvement plan
regarding a transmission line routing study and environmental assessment study for
reconstruction of the Hicicory Substation to Locust Substation transmission line for Denton
Municipal Electric; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has reported to the City Council that there is a substantial need
for the hereinabove described professional services by Denton Municipal Electric, and that
limited City staff cannot adequately perform the specialized engineering and other professional
services and tasks, with its own personnel; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, lcnown as the "Professional
Services Procurement Act," generally provides that a city may not select a provider of
professional services on the basis of competitive bids, but must select the provider of
professional services on the basis of demonstrated competence, lcnowledge, and qualifications,
and for a fair and reasonable price; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and concludes that POWER is appropriately
qualified under the provisions of the law, to be retained as an engineering iirm for the City and
for its department, Denton Municipal Electric, respecting this engagement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City budget for the appropriation of
funds to be used for the procurement of the foregoing professional services, as set forth in the
"Professional Services Agreement;" NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The recitations contained in the preamble hereto are true and correct and
are incorporated herewith as a part of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Professional Services
Agreement (the "Agreement") with the engineering firm of POWER Engineers, Inc., a
Corporation, for professional design and engineering services pertaining to the interests of the
City and of its electric department, DME, as hereinabove described, in substantially the form of
the Agreement which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herewith by
reference.
SECTION 3: The award of this Agreement is on the basis of the demonstrated
competence and qualifications of the firm of POWER, and the ability of POWER, to perform the
professional design and engineering and related services needed by the City for a fair and
reasonable price.
SECTION 4: The expenditure of funds as provided for in the attached Agreement is
hereby authorized.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the � day of G, 2012.
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ATTEST:
JENNIF'ER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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MARK A: BU�R-6�JGHS, M�AYOR
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF DENTON §
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the � day of (�l 2012,
by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas Municipal Corporation, with ' s principal offices
at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201 (hereinafter "OWNER") and POWER
Engineers, Inc., a Corporation, with its offices at 7600-B North Capitol of Texas Highway, Suite
320, Austin, Texas 78731 (hereinafter "CONSULTANT"); the parties acting herein, by and through
their duly-authorized officers and representatives.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the
parties hereto do mutually AGREE as follows:
ARTICLE I
ENGAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING FIRM
This Agreement is far the purpose of retaining the engineers and support personnel of
POWER Engineers, Inc. to perform professional design and electric engineering services for the
City of Denton, Texas. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services herein in connection
with the Project as stated in the Articles to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the
professional standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The
professional services set forth herein are in connection with the following:
Professional electrical engineering and design services regarding the preparation of a
transmission line routing and environmental assessment study for reconstruction of the
Hickory Substation to Locust Substation transmission line which includes a substation siting
study for a new substation (hereinafter the "Project").
ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall perform the following services in a professional manner:
A. To perform all those services and tasks as set forth in CONSULTANT'S written proposal
issued on June 28, 2012 provided to Denton Municipal Electric ("DME"), a deparhnent of
OWNER, which proposal is attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference as
E�iibit "A."
B. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the E�ibits attached to this
Agreement, the specific terms and conditions of the proposal shall control over the general
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE III
PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the OWNER and the
CONSULTANT and upon the issuance of a notice to proceed by the OWNER, and shall remain in
force for the period that may reasonably be required for the completion of the Project, and any
required extensions approved by the OWNER; or until the monetary consideration expressed herein
is wholly exhausted, whichever event shall first occur. This Ageement may be sooner terminated
in accordance with the provisions hereof. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT shall make all reasonable efforts to complete the services set forth herein as
expediently as possible and to meet the schedules established by the OWNER, acting through its
General Manager of DME.
ARTICLE N
COMPENSATION
A. COMPENSATIDN TERMS:
"Direct Non-Labor Expense" is defined as that expense, based upon actual cost plus an
additional ten (10%) percent, for any expense reasonably incurred by the CONSULTANT in
the performance of this Agreement and other incidental reasonable expenses incurred in
connection with the Project. Provided however, any reasonable sub-consultant billings
reasonably incurred by CONSLJLTANT in connection with the Project sha11 be invoiced to
OWNER at those billings cost plus up to an additional ten (10%) percent.
B. BILLING AND PAYMENT:
For and in consideration of the professional services and related expenses to be performed by
the CONSULTANT herein, the OWNER agrees to pay CONSULTANT based upon the rates
set forth in E�ibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herewith; a
total fee, not to exceed $215,515.
Partial payments to the CONSULTANT will be made on the basis of detailed monthly
statements rendered to and approved by the OWNER through its General Manager of DME
or his designees; however, under no circumstances shall any monthly statement for services
exceed the value of the work performed at the time a statement is rendered.
Nothing contained in this Article shall require the OWNER to pay for any work which is
unsatisfactory as reasonably determined by the General Manager of DME, or which is not
submitted to the OWNER in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The OWNER
shall not be required to make any payrnents to the CONSULTANT' when the
CONSULTANT is in default under this Agreement.
It is specifically understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT shall not be authorized to
undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payments by
the OWNER for any charge, expense or reimbursement above the m�imum not to exceed
fee as stated hereinabove.
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C. PAYMENT
If the OWNER fails to malce payments due the CONSULTANT for services and expenses
within thirty (30) days after receipt of the CONSULTANT'S undisputed statement thereof,
the amounts due the CONSULTANT will be increased by the rate of one percent (1%) per
month from the said thirtieth (30th) day, and in addition, the CONSULTANT may, after
giving ten (10) days' written notice to the OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement
until the CONSULTANT has been paid in full for all amounts then due and owing, and not
disputed by OWNER for services, expenses and charges. Provided, however, nothing herein
shall require the OWNER to pay the late charge of one percent (1%) per month as set forth
herein, if the OWNER reasonably determines within fifteen (15} days subsequent to the
receipt of a billing invoice of CONSULTANT, with such notice provided to CONSULTANT
within that time period, that the work is unsatisfactory, in accordance with Article N of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE V
OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK
The CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and
promptly reporting to the OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of the CONSULTANT
or any of its subcontractors or subconsultants.
ARTICLE VI
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents prepared or furnished by the CONSLTLTANT (and CONSULTANT's
subcontractors or subconsultants, if any) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service and
shall become the property of the OWNER upon the termination of this Agreement, except that
OWNER shall not gain ownership of any intellectual property that the CONSULTANT uses to
create project documents or deliverables. The CONSULTANT shall grant to the OWNER a
nonexclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, world-wide, limited license under copyright to use solely for
its own benefit, for internal purposes only, and only with its own personnel and without rights to
sublicense, such intellectual property that belongs to the CONSULTANT as is necessary for the
OWNER to make the agreed use of the deliverables as contemplated by the Agreement. The
CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and
furnished by the CONSULTANT are intended only to be applicable to this project and OWNER'S
use of these documents in other projects shall be at OWNER'S sole risk and expense. In the event
the OWNER uses the Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein any
of the information or materials developed pursuant to this agreement, CONSULTANT is released
from any and all liability relating to their use in that project.
ARTICLE VII
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as an independent contractor, not as an
employee of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from
employee status.
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ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the OWNER and its
officials, officers, attorneys and employees from and against liability, damages, losses and
expenses, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the
OWNER, and including damages for bodily and personal injury, death and property damage,
resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the CONSULTANT or its officers, shareholders,
agents, attorneys and employees in the execution, operation, or perFormance of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not a
party to this Agreement and nothing herein shall waive any of the party's defenses, both at law or
equity, to any claim, cause of action or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this Agreement,
including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby expressly reserved.
ARTICLE IX
INSURANCE
During the performance of the Services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT sha11
maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of
Texas by the State Insurance Commission or any successor agency, that has a rating with A. M.
Best Rate Carriers of at least an "A-" or above:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000 for each
occurrence and $1,000,000 in the aggregate, and with property damage limits of $100,000
for each occurrence and not less than $100,000 in the aggregate.
B. Autornobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of $500,000 for each person and
$500,000 for each accident and with property damage limits for $100,000 for each accident.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance (if applicable) in accordance with statutory requirements
and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of $100,000 for each accident.
D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 annual aggregate.
E. CONSULTANT sha11 furnish insurance certificates to the Purchasing Agent of OWNER to
evidence such required coverage within fifteen (15) days of the date of approval of this
Agreement. The insurance policies shall name the OWNER as an additional insured on all
such policies to the extent legally possible (save and except the coverage described in
Subparagraph C. and D. of this Article), and al of such policies shall contain a provision that
such insurance shall not be cancelled or modified without thirty (30) days prior written notice
to OWNER and CONSULTANT. In such event, the CONSULTANT shall, prior to the
effective date of the change or cancellation of coverage, deliver copies of any such substitute
insurance certificates furnishing at least the same policy limits and coverage to OWNER.
The OWNER agrees to limit the CONSULTANT's liability for insurable events arising
from the CONSULTANT's performance to the insurance limits herein. The
CONSULTANT's liability for non-insurable events including breach of contract or breach
of warranty shall not exceed $250,000.
Neither the OWNER nor the CONSULTANT nor either pariy's suppliers, agents, officers,
and directors shall have any liability regardless of the theory of recovery, including breach of
contract or negligence, to the other party or any other person or entity for any indirect,
incidental, special, or consequential damages, cost or expense whatsoever, including but not
limited to loss of revenue or profit, whether actual or anticipated, loss of use, failure to realize
anticipated savings, loss of or damage to data or other commercial or economic loss. This
waiver of consequential damages is made regardless that (i) either party has been advised of
the possibility of such damages and (ii) that such damages may be foreseeable.
ARTICLE X
ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the dispute
to arbitration or other means of alternate dispute resolution such as mediation. No arbitration or
alternate dispute resolution arising out of or relating to, this Agreement involving one party's
disagreement may include the other party to the disagreement without the other's approval.
ARTICLE XI
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate this
Agreement by providing thirty-(30) day's advance written notice to the other party.
B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in the event of either party
substantially failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. No such termination will
be effected unless the other party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certified mail,
return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons specifying the
nonperformance or other reason(s), and not less than (30) calendar days to cure the failure;
and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination.
C. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided hereunder,
CONSULTANT shall irnmediately cease all services and shall render a fmal bill for services
to the OWNER within thirty (30) days after the date of termination. The OWNER shall pay
CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily performed, and for
reimbursable expenses prior to notice of termination being received by CONSULTANT, in
accordance with Article N of this Agreement. Should the OWNER subsequently contract
with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the Project, CONSULTANT shall
cooperate in providing information to the OWNER and the new consultant. The
CONSULTANT shall turn over all documents prepared or furnished by CONSLTLTANT
pursuant to this Agreement to the OWNER on or before the date of termination but may
maintain copies of such documents for its files. CONSULTANT agrees that it shall also fully
comply with any and all written requests received from the OWNER, through its Director of
Solid Waste, to maintain confidentiality respecting certain designated records, documents,
and other written materials related to the Project, which the OWNER reasonably determines
is competitively sensitive, and would likely cause damage to the OWNER if disclosed to the
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public or to any other person, party, or entity.
ARTICLE XII
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Approval of the work by the OWNER shall not constitute nor be deemed a release of the
responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors,
and sub-consultants for the accuracy and competency of their work performed pursuant to this
Agreement; nor shall such approval by the OWNER be deemed as an assumption of such
responsibility by the OWNER for any defect in the design or other work prepared by the
CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, and sub-consultants.
ARTICLE XIII
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement shall be
personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United States mail
at the addresses shown below, by means of U. S. Mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt
requested, unless otherwise specified herein.
To CONSULTANT:
POWER Engineers, Inc.
7600-B North Capitol of Texas Hwy., Suite 320
Austin, Texas 78731
Telephone: (512) 795-3700 x6908
To OWNER:
City of Denton, Texas
Attn: City Manager
Denton City Hall
215 East McKimiey Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Telephone: (940) 349-8407
and
City of Denton, Texas
General Manager
Denton Municipal Electric
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, Texas 76209
Telephone: (940) 349-8487
All notices under this Agreement shall be effective upon their actual receipt by the party to
whom such notice is given.
ARTICLE XIV
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of nine (9) pages and one (1) e�ibit, constitutes the complete and
final expression of the Agreement of the parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive
statement of the terms of their agreements, and supersedes all prior contemporaneous offers,
promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications understandings, and
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agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XV
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid or unenforceable, it sha11 be considered severable from the remainder of this Agreement,
and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event, the parties shall
reform this Agreement, to the extent reasonably possible, to replace such stricken provision with a
valid and enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the original
intentions of the parties respecting any such stricken provision.
ARTICLE XVI
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, local laws, rules, regulations, and
ordinances applicable to the work performed by CONSULTANT hereunder, as they may now read
or as they may hereafter be amended.
ARTICLE XVII
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBTTED
In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or
physical handicap.
ARTICLE XVIII
PERSONNEL
A. The CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure at its own expense all personnel
required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not
be employees or officers of, nor have any contractual relations with the OWNER.
CONSULTANT shall inform the OWNER of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of
interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement.
B. All services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSULTANT or under its direct
supervision. All personnel engaged in performing the work provided for in this Agreement,
shall be qualified, and shall be authorized and permitted under state and local laws to perform
such services.
ARTICLE
DELAYS
'The CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delays caused by factors beyond the
CONSULTANT's reasonable control, including but not limited to delays because of strikes,
lockouts, work slowdowns or stoppages, accidents, acts of God, failure of any governmental or
other regulatory authority to act in a timely manner, failure of the OWNER to furnish timely
information or approve or disapprove of the CONSULTANT's services or work product promptly,
or delays caused by faulty performance by the OWNER or by contractors of any level. When such
delays beyond the CONSULTANT's reasonable control occur, the OWNER agrees that the
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any damages, nor shall the CONSULTANT be
deemed to be in default of this Ageement. In the event of such delay, the schedule shall be
extended for a period of time equal to such delay and the CONSULTANT shall be compensated for
any costs, expenses or damages incurred as a result of such delay.
ARTICLE
CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK
Change Orders
(a) The OWNER, without invalidating this Agreement, may order changes in the scope of
work consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, CONSULTANT's compensation and the
design completion date being adjusted accordingly. All such changes in the Project shall be.
authorized by Change Order, signed by the OWNER and the CONSULTANT. The
CONSULTANT shall not be required to perform out-of-scope or extra work without its written
approval.
(b) A Change Order is a written order to the CONSULTANT, signed by the OWNER (or its
authorized agent) and the CONSULTANT, issued after the execution of this Agreement,
authorizing an addition, deletion, or revision in the Services or an adjustment in the Contract
Price or the Schedule.
(c) The increase or decrease in the Contract Price and change in Schedule resulting from a
change in the Project shall be determined by mutual agreement.
(d) Subject to (e) below, if the parties are unable to agree to a Change Order, the
CONSULTANT, upon receipt of a written order signed by the OWNER, shall promptly proceed
with the Services involved. The cost of such additional Services shall then be determined on the
basis of the actual time and expense incurred for performing the Services attributed to the change,
charged at the rates set forth in the Schedule of Charges. In such case, the CONSULTANT shall
maintain a separate time and expense accounting for the additional Services. The amount of
decrease in the Contract Price resulting from any deletion or change will be the amount of the actual
net decrease computed by the CONSULTANT. When both an increase and decrease occur in any
one change order, the change in compensation shall be calculated by adding the increase or
subtracting the decrease to arrive at a net change.
(e) If the parties are unable to come to agreement on the terms of a Change Order within
thirty (30) days, they shall submit the dispute to resolution pursuant to Article X of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE XIX
ASSIGNABILITY
The CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any
interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation or otherwise) without the prior written
consent of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall promptly notify OWNER, in writing, of any change
of its name as well as of any material change in its corporate structure, its location, and/or its
operations.
ARTICLE XX
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, limitation herein
contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged therewith.
No evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence in any
proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the rights or
obligations of the parties hereunder, unless such waiver or modification is in writing, duly executed.
The parties further agree that the provisions of this Article will not be waived unless as herein set
forth.
ARTICLE XXI
MISCELLANEOUS
A. The following Exhibit is attached to and made a part of this Ageement:
E�chibit "A" --- CONSULTANT'S proposal dated June 28, 2012 issued by
POWER Engineers, Inc. to the City of Denton, Texas entitled "Denton
Municipal Electric — Locust to Hickory 138 kV Project — Scope of Services
B. OWNER shall have the right to audit and make copies of the books, records and
computations pertaining to this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall retain such
books, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to this agreement during the contract
period and five years thereafter, except if an audit is in progress or audit findings are yet
unresolved, in which case records shall be kept until all audit tasks are completed and
resolved. These books, records, docurnents and other evidence shall be available, within ten
(10) business days of written request. Further, the CONSULTANT shall also require all
Subcontractors, material suppliers, and other payees to retain all books, records, documents
and other evidence pertaining to this agreement, and to allow the City similar access to those
documents. All books and records will be made available within a iifty (50) mile radius of the
City of Denton. The cost of the audit will be borne by the OWNER unless the audit reveals an
overpayment of 2% or greater. If an overpayment of 2% or greater occurs, the reasonable
cost of the audit, including any travel costs, must be borne by the CONSULTANT which must
be payable within fifteen (15) business days of CONSULTANT'S receipt of the OWNER'S
invoice.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a material breach of this
contract and shall constitute, in the OWNER'S discretion, grounds for termination
thereof. Each of the terms "books", "records", "documents" and "other evidence", as
used above, shall be construed to include drafts and electronic files, even if such drafts
or electronic files are subsequently used to generate ar prepare a final printed
document.
C. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton
County, Texas. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas.
D. For the purpose of this Agreement, the key person who will serve as Project Manager
respecting this engagement shall be Rob Reid, Principal of CONSULTANT. Brian Macik,
Environmental Planner shall also be a point-of-contact for OWNER. However, nothing
herein shall limit CONSULTANT _ from using other qualified and competent engineers,
consultants and administrative support personnel of their firm to perform the services required
herein.
E. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete its work on the Project with all
applicable dispatch, and in a sound, economical, efficient manner, and in accordance with the
provisions hereof. In accomplishing the Project, CONSULTANT shall take such steps as are
appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with related work being
carried on by the OWNER.
F. The OWNER shall assist the CONSULTANT by placing at the CONSULTANT's disposal all
available information pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any other data
relative to the Project and arranging for the access to, and make all provisions for the
CONSULTANT to enter in or upon, public and private property as required for the
CONSULTANT to perform professional services under this Agreement.
G. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only and shall not in any way
affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has executed this Agreement in four
(4) original counterparts, by and through its duly-authorized officials; and CONSULTANT ��s
executed this Agreement by and through its duly-authorized undersigned officer, on this the �
day of 2012.
"OWNER"
CTTY OF DENTON, TEXAS
A Texas Municipal Corporation
By: .� '�'-.
GEORGE C. CAMPBELL, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
JENNIF'ER WALTERS, CTTY SECRETARY
By:
APPR D AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTEST: Brian Macik, POWER Engineers, Inc.
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POWER Engineers, Inc.
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Rob R. Reid, Vice President
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7600 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 320
Austin, TX 78731 USA
For more information, please contact
Rob Reid, 512-795-3700 x6908
www,powereng.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
�, POWER ENG/NEERS, /NC. COMPANYOVERV/EW
2. PROJECTAPPROACH
3, SCOPE OF SERV/CES
4. SCHEDULE
5, BUDGET
1. POWER ENGINEERS, INC. COMPANY OVERVIEW
POWER ENG/NEERS AT A GLANCE
• Employee owned
• 28 offices nationwide
• Over 1,500 employees
• Began in 1976
CORPOR.4 TE OVERV/EW
POWER Engineers is a full-service, interdisciplinary environmental consulting firm of professional
engineers, planners and resource specialists offering services in environmental planning; biological and
cultural resources; public involvement; visualization, hazardous materials/wastes; water quality and
resources; hydrology; Geographic Information Systems; environmental compliance; geoengineering and
geosciences and landscape architecture.
We have managed a diverse array of projects, from feasibility or permitting to complex multidisciplinary
projects spanning multiple states and dozens of jurisdictions. We plan and manage projects for electric
delivery systems, renewable power generation, transportation, oil and gas pipelines, and communication
and industrial facilities.
ENV/RONMENTAL EXPERT/SE
POWER has focused on providing comprehensive environmental consulting services to clients for over
three decades. Our staff consists of industry experts, specializing in the following aspects of
environmental services:
• Environmental siting and feasibility studies
• State regulatory compliance
• NEPA compliance
• Environmental planning
• Biology (wildlife, aquatic and botanical)
• Hydrological and wetland studies
• Archaeology
• Complete resource analysis
• Visualization technology
• Landscape architecture
• GIS and asset management
POWER's Environmental Business Unit is housed within the Resource & Asset Management Division
and staffed with over 150 environmental professionals.
ENV/RONMENTAL STAFF BACKGROUND
POWER's en�ironmental planners and scientists are leaders in environmental services and have
successfully completed many projects in the Southern and Southwestern United States including
numerous recent routing studies and state-level EAs in Texas.
The firm has worked closely with numerous federal agencies including the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management and state and local agencies in
developing more than 150 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance documents,
management plans and associated permits. We have conducted interagency coordination at varying levels
of detail, generally dictated by the involvement and interest of the various agencies (cooperating agencies
under NEPA versus other involvement for state-level projects). Interagency coordination has been
achieved informally through meetings, open houses or workshops and formally through processes such as
joint review procedures.
In addition to routing transmission line proj ects, our environmental staff has also prepared numerous
archaeology surveys, Phase I environmental site assessments, due diligence reports, storm water pollution
prevention plans, Section 404 wetland and waters of the U.S. permits, and have been involved in FAA
notification, road crossing permits, and permit and agency coordination meetings.
POWER's proposed team is very experienced with the requirements of transmission line routing
methodology. POWER fully understands the requirements to route, pertnit, construct and energize new
transmission lines in Texas. Our proposed team has extensive experience in preparation of Routing
Study/EA's and also with providing written, oral and rebuttal testimony from an expert witness.
Mr. Rob Reid joined POWER on August 1, 2011. Mr. Reid brings his expertise and long history in Texas
with successfizl transmission like projects. Mr. Reid will be the Project Manager on the Locust to Hickory
138 kV Transmission Line Project, and his resume is included as Attachment 1 to this proposal. In
addition, Brian Macik and other key POWER resource staff possess direct transmission line experience.
These individuals further complement POWER's team and will help expedite Denton Municipal
Electric's (DME's) Locust to Hickory 138 kV Transmission Line Project. Brian Macik's resume is
included as Attachment 2 to this proposal.
PUBL/C /NVOL VEMENT
As a significant component of our work for all environmental planning, permiiting, and impact
assessment projects, POWER frequently coordinates and facilitates public meetings and workshops. The
scope and setup of these meetings are tailored to the needs of each specific project. If planned correctly,
public meetings can enhance the understanding of decisions and build trust among stakeholders.
We have set up and facilitated public and agency meetings, technical workshops, planning sessions, and
draft review meetirigs. We have organized meeting arrangements, prepared press releases and public
announcements, prepared visual presentations and displays for meetings, prepared questionnaires,
prepared and sent out scoping statements and newsletters, and have doctunented the results of comments
and input received in detailed scoping reports and summaries.
ADD/TONAL EXPERT/SE
POWER also has extensive experience in the following areas and can provide more information to DME
about these additional capabilities if requested. These services are not included in the scope of services
for budgetary purposes.
Visualization/Photosimulation Services
Geoengineering and Geoscience Services
PO/NTS OF CONTACT
Two points of contact are provided below.
Mr. Reid will serve as the Project Manager and is available to DME to discuss and/or address project
needs. Mr. Reid will be the main point of contact for the routing process and preparation of the Routing .
Study/EA. Brian Macik will be the second point of contact for the routing process. Mr. Macik is available
to answer proj ect questions and attend meetings with or in place of Mr. Reid.
Rob Reid
Proj ect Mana�er
(512) 795-3700 x690S
rob.reid@powereng.com
Brian Macik
Environmental Planner
(512) 795-3700 x6904
brian.macilc@powereng.com
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2. PROJECT APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTAND/NG
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) is proposing upgrade in its current or new location the existing 69 kV
Locust to Hickory transmission line to a 138 kV transmission line in the City of Denton, Texas. The
Locust to Hickory 138 kV Transmission Line Project is proposed to connect the Locust Substation,
located northwest of the intersection of South Locust Street and Daugheriy Street, to the Hickory
Substation, located northwest of the intersection of West Hickory Street and North Bonnie Brae Street.
The proposed study area will be based on the proj ect endpoints, the Locust Substation and the Hickory
Substation. Land use within the study area will primarily include residential and coinmercial development
and the University ofNorth Texas. The Project will be located in the central portion of Denton, Texas.
The services requested under this proposal include tasks required to prepare a Routing Study and
Environmental Assessment (Routing Study/EA). These tasks include data acquisition and analysis,
support staff for public meetings, and coordination and preparation of the Routing Study/EA.
The purpose of a routing study is to develop a network of "practical" transmission line alternative routes
in the project study area and to prepare a credible routing study document. Our approach and
documentation in the Routing Study/EA is intended to fulfill all project requirements for a route location
study.
KEYISSUES
POWER's intent is to identify and evaluate routes for the proposed project objectively in a defensible
inanner and according to City of Denton requirements, considering such factors as community values,
recreational and park areas, historical and aesthetic values, and overall environmental integrity.
To identify reasonable route alternatives, the land use and environmental constraints and linear routing
opportunities must be identified and mapped. The constraints identification and mapping analysis used in
project planning will ultimately be used as the basis for alternative route development. The land use and
environmental data collected during the initial phase of the proj ect will form the basis for the description
of baseline conditions of the environmental assessment for the proposed transmission line.
A key issue for routing this project includes the compatibility of the proposed project with existing and
planned land uses, specifically high-density residential areas and the University of North Texas campus.
Other issues involve utilizing or paralleling existing utility corridors (or other linear features), the
sensitivity of the public, and historic properties/residences.
ROUTING STUDY/EA METHODOLOGY
Our goal is to provide focused data gathering and the mapping of sensitive land use and environmental
resources to capture the relevant issues for routing the transmission line. POWER will utilize a systematic
approach (detailed in Section 2. Scope of Services) to collect and document resource information and to
apply criteria to assess the level of sensitivity for each resource. This systematic approach will be detailed
in our final Routing Study/EA and will establish the process required to make the alternative routes and
their evaluation defensible.
POWER will conduct the environmental assessment and alternative route analysis in accordance with
POWER and DME's methodology and general criteria used on similar projects in Texas in the past.
The first stage of our routing process is to identify and refine the study area. The study area map will
define the area that will contain all reasonable routing alternatives. The logic of boundaries will be
discussed with DME during the project kick-off ineeting and documented in the Routing Study/EA.
Once the study area is established, our team will collect data pertaining to land use, biological, cultural,
and other resources. We will compile information through a variety of different sources including agency
letters and contacts, initial field reconnaissance, and existing resource data, reports, and mapping.
Our team will then assess sensitivity levels of each resource by considering potential direct and indirect
impacts associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed line. Subsequent to
generating the resource maps, our GIS team will create a composite constraints inap that includes
information from all resource maps (e.g., habitable structures, historic buildings, etc.) and represents the
constraints and opportunities for identifying opportunity areas for the new transmission line. We vvill then
identify the preliminary alternative route segments based on an analysis of the potential opportunities and
constraints for line siting.
The project preliminary segments/routes will be presented at two public meetings and public input will be
collected. After the public input is considered and the public input analysis is complete, modifications
may be necessary to the preliminary segments/routes. A set of primary alternative routes will be
deterrnined and the detailed data collected will provide the baseline by which potential impacts will be
identified, and appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended. We will develop the impact
assessment methodology and an impact assessment methodology for each resource based on sensitivity,
qualiTy, quantity, and impact duration. Comparative data will be assembled for each primary alternative
route and evaluated with evaluation criteria.
POWER will then prepare a Routing StudyBA that documents the following:
• The transmission line routing process, including constraints and opportunities identification, and
development of the preliminary alternative route segments;
• Types of land use and environmental issues that will likely be the focus of the impact assessment
and any mitigation planning;
• Results of the Public Meetings;
• Rationale for selection of the primary, alternative routes; and
• Detailed land use and environmental data analysis for the primary alternative routes.
QUAL/TYASSURANCE/QUAL/TY CONTROL (QA/QC) PROCESS
POWER was founded on the strong belief that the long-term growth and prosperity of a business is
directly dependent on conscientious work. Our commitment to quality starts before the design process
begins. Our work plan is the foundation of the quality process.
Before projects are initiated, detailed task descriptions and checklists are developed to define project
requirements and to provide the environmental team and support personnel with an accurate basis for
planning. We use systematic quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for documents on
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Our QA/QC program objectives include meeting DME's and agencies' requirements, compliance with
applicable laws, regulations, policies, and sound technical practices of the disciplines involved.
Additionally, client review and approval milestones are built into project schedules to ensure that clients
have input and, therefore, receive the products they expect.
TEST/MONY
Frequently, a utiliTy's application for construction of a new transmission facility requires written and/or
verbal expert witness support. This can occur during the course of normal proceedings or in contested
cases. Under �ither circumstance, well-thought-out, well-documented, credible testimony — written or oral
— that is presented simply, clearly and accurately is essential for a successful result.
POWER's environmental and engineering staff have developed effective strategies and provided
successful expert testimony in support of electrical transmission line projects. This has included written
support and oral testimony before regulatory agencies and routing committees, at public hearings and
meetings, and in civil court proceedings. This testimony has covered both routing and technical issues.
Additionally, our staff has worked with clients and their attorneys to prepare briefs, to prepare their staff
for public testimony, and to provide the required backup documentation. We have provided these services
for multiple clients in several states.
If DME's proposed Locust to Hickory Transmission Line Project requires any information to be provided
under oath following presentations to the City Council, POWER proposes Itob Reid as the expert witness.
His testimony and court-case support are not included in the scope of services for budgetary purposes.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
TAS/CS, SERV/CES & DEL/VER.4BLES
Our scope of services presents POWER's approach to the list of tasks, services and deliverables that we
propose to provide to DME on the Locust to Hickory Transmission Line Project. It is the intent of our
scope of services to:
• Define the scope of work so you know exactly what we intend to do.
• List areas of responsibility.
• List the deliverables that you will receive.
• Lists the assumptions that we have made.
• Identify key project concerns and our proposed solutions.
• Serve as a ready-made project control system and the fundamental requirement for quality control
when the project begins.
• Become the foundation for project scheduling and budgeting throughout the project life.
TASK OUTL/NE
Task 0 Project Management
Subtask 0.1 Project Supervision
0.2 Project Control
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0.4 Status Reporting
0.5 Quality Program
Task 1 Project Startup
Subtask 1.1 Proj ect Kick-Off Meeting
1.2 General Routing/Siting Process
1.3 Aerial Photography
1.4 Initial Field Reconnaissance
1.5 Finalize Study Area & Base Map
1.6 Finalize Evaluation Criteria
Task 2 Alternatives Development
Subtask 2.1 Collect Existing Data
2.2 Initial Agency Contact
2.3 Sensitivity Analysis
2.4 Composite Opportunities & Constraints Map
2S Identify Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
2.6 Preliminary Alternative Route Segment Review
Task 3 Public Open House Meetings and Presentations
Subtask 3.1 Public Open House Meeting Graphics and Exhibits
3.2 Public Open House Meeting Attendance
;3 Public Open House Meeting Analysis
3.4 Presentation Graphics and Exhibits
3.5 Presentation Attendance
3.6 Presentation Analysis
3.7 Primary Altemative Routes
Task 4 Routing Study/EA Preparation
Subtask 4.1 Data Refinement
4.2 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Planning
4.3 Primary Alternative Route Comparison
4.4 Habitable Structure Inventory
4.5 Project Description
4.6 Draft Routing Study/EA
4.7 DME Review & Camrnents
4.8 Review Meeting
4.9 Final Routing Study/EA
Task 5 Substation Visualization
Subtask 5.1 Work Product Descriptions
5.2 Deliverables
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5.4 Assumptions
TASK O
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our objective is to provide services to DME that will best facilitate the Aouting Study/EA review and
approval process before the Denton City Council. To do this we will meet DME's schedule, budget and .
technical quality requirements �`or the project, while coordinating closely with DME on the Routing
Study/EA, agency coordination and the public involvement process.
Project Supervision. Our project team is presented in this proposal. We have also established methods
for supervising and coordinating project participants.
Project Control. To provide project accounting and manage the project budget, POWER uses the
following control tools to track the project's progress at all times:
• Project scope of services
• Change order/work scope variance documentation
• Internal weekly fmancial reporting
• Project control functional matrix/weekly checklist
Schedule. POWER will create and maintain a milestone schedule. This project schedule will be updated
monthly. VJe will create a detailed schedule rolled up by months that will become the actual schedule
after further development at the project kick-off ineeting.
Status Reporting. POWER recommends monthly or more frequent project status meetings with DME.
We have successfully used WebEx to host project meetings and propose this as an option on this project.
POWER's project manager and/or another team member can also attend the meetings in person as
required by DME. The type of ineeting will depend on the project needs or DME's project manager's
preference.
Quality Program. We will follow a stringent quality program throughout the entire project to provide
high-quality deliverables. The quality program will be based on our established program, which uses
checklists to verify that deliverables meet established standards.
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TASK �
PROJECT STARTUP
Our goal for the project startup task is to build and assemble the baseline data that will establish the
physical parameters for the environmental assessment and Routing Study/EA. We will utilize aerial
photography to identify and finalize the study area boundary, which will establish the area within which
we will collect data. POWER will document the logic of the boundaries for inclusion into the EA.
SUBTASK 1.1 PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Preliminary Study Area Boundary
• Documented Logic of Study Area Boundary
• Preliminary Evaluation Criteria
At the project kick-off ineeting, we will meet with DME to review project goals, establish lines of
communication, document procedures and protocols, fmalize the scope of services, budget, and schedule,
and verify roles and responsibilities. The meeting will also allow DME and POWER to establish the
finalized work plan.
At the kick-off ineeting we will present a preliminary study area boundary. With input from DME, we
will jointly determine the boundaries of the study area within which the Routing Study/EA will be
performed. Development of the study area boundary is further discussed in Subtask 1.4.
A preliminary list of evaluation criteria will be presented to DME at the kick-off ineeting. The evaluation
criteria will reflect accepted practices for the routing of transmission lines. Development and refinement
of the evaluation criteria is further discussed in Subtask 1.5.
Assumption(s):
• Project manager and one other team member will attend the kick-off ineeting in DME's office.
SUBTASK 1.2 GENERAL ROUTING/SITING PROCESS
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Draft General Routing/Siting Process document
• Final DME Utility Transmission Facility General Routing/Siting Process
At the project kick-off ineeting, DME will provide a detailed history of transmission line routing within
the DME system, POWER and DME will collaboratively discuss the general transmission line
routing/siting process used by cities such as San Antonio and the process followed by regulated utility
companies who must gain approval for new transmission lines from the Public Utility Commission of
Texas. POVJER has developed a draft General Routing/Siting Process included as Attachnnent 3, which
presents an annotated step-by-step procedure for DME's potential use in future projects. Following
DME's review and comments on this document, POWER will finalize the DME Utility Transmission
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Facility General Routing/Siting Process. POWER and DME can then discuss the options for how this
process can be effectively implemented in the City of Denton.
Assumption(s):
• DME will review the draft General Routing/Siting Process document, included as Attachment 3 to
this proposal prior to the kick-off ineeting.
• POWER and DME will discuss the process at the kick-off ineeting.
• POWER will fmalize the process following the kick-off ineeting.
SUBTASK 1.3 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Responsibility: DME/POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Rectified Color Digital Aerial Imagery of the Entire Study Area
DME will provide POWER with rectified color digital aerial imagery of the entire study area. This source
of photography will provide the accuracy and resolution needed to reasonably identify habitable
structures and other relevant routing infonnation for the Routing Study/EA. This imagery will also
provide the resolution required for high-quality mapping products required in other parts of the Routing
Study/EA.
POWER will obtain readily available aerial imagery if DME does not have recent aerial imagery for this
project. POWER and DME will review the quality of the readily available imagery (i.e. level of accuracy,
date flown, resolution, etc.) and agree on what imagery will be used.
Assumption(s):
• DME will provide the rectified color digital aerial imagery of the entire study area that will be
useful for producing clear prints.
• The rectified aerial photography will facilitate identification of various land use categories, linear
facilities, vegetation coverage, and habitable structures.
• The rectified aerial photography will facilitate identification of habitable structures within 300
feet of the centerline of proposed transmission line alternatives. •
• Costs for aerial imagery are not included in this proposal.
SUBTASK 1.4 INITIAL FIELD RECONNAISSANCE
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Field Notes and Summary of Initial Field Reconnaissance
POWER will make field observations of the study area to become familiar with the local project area,
identify opportunity areas, examine existing lines and adj acent land uses, and identify other naiural
features. This initial trip will identify technical or environmental challenges and note other sensitive
features or conditions that may affect the preliminary study area boundary and evaluation criteria,
environmental permitting, design, construction or right of way acquisition.
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Assumption(s):
• One day field trip for two team members from POWER including travel time.
SUBTASK 1.5 FINALIZE STUDY AREA & BASE MAP
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Finalized Study Area Boundary and Base Map
• Documented L�gic of Study Area Boundary
We will prepare a study area base map for review by DME at the kick off ineeting. The final base map
will include utilities, transportation (roads, railroads, etc.), and existing linear features, in addition to
neighborhood development boundaries, topography, hydrography, and University of North Texas
boundaries. We will base the study area boundary on the endpoints for the transmission line provided by
DME, and a map analysis of the physical, major land use and topographic constraints that would define
"reasonable" transmission line alternatives.
Assumption(s):
• The study area will be finalized via digital files and telephone conference.
• Existing digital map data and scale will be acceptable.
• Existing utility location information will be provided by DME.
SUBTASK 1.6 FINALIZE EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Finalized evaluation criteria
Based on the initial field reconnaissance, POWER will review and modify, if necessary, the preliminary
evaluation criteria identified in Subtask 1.1. The evaluation criteria will be finalized with input from
DME.
Assumption(s):
• DME will provide input on the final evaluation criteria.
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TASK2
ALTERNAT/VES DEVELOPMENT
Our objective is to conduct an objective alternative routing study. The routing methodology will be
documented and consider factors such as community values, recreational and park areas, historical and
aesthetic values, and environmental integrity. The EA will include study area identification and
refinement, collection of existing environmental data, field reconnaissance from public viewpoints, and
constraint identification and mapping. It will also explore land use and environmental issues that will
likely be the focus of the impact assessment and any mitigation planning.
SUBTASK 2.1 COLLECT EXISTING DATA
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Resource Inv.entory
o Land Use
o Cultural Resources
o Biological Resources
o Wetlands and Water Resources
o Visual Resources
o Physiography/Geohazards
• Supporting Database for Resource Inventory
• Preliminary Documentation for EA
POWER will acquire and review existing and readily available data from secondary sources such as the
Texas Historical Commission (THC), State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Denton County, City of
Denton, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Texas Natural Diversity Database (TXNDD), Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and other library sources such as published and unpublished reports. We
will obtain linear facility data such as existing transmission lines, major water/wastewater lines, and gas
pipelines in GIS or CAD format from DME and other readily available sources.
We will prepare resource information and a database specific to the study area and prepare graphical and
written analysis of existing resources. We will conduct a high-level literature review and records search
for identified cultural resources within the study area. We will begin preparing the EA sections
documenting the current status of the existing land use and environmental resources to be evaluated in the
study.
The EA will include information on the following resources:
Land Use
• Residential and Commercial Concentrations — POWER will obtain and map developed and
developing areas using recent aerial photography. Refer to Subtask 4.4 for a description of the
detailed Habitable Structures Map and inventory.
• Electronic installations.
• All airstrips within 20,000 feet and heliports within 5,000 feet of any potential alternative route,
including those outside of the study area boundary.
• All agricultural lands including pasture or croplands irrigated by traveling irrigation systems.
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• Obtain and review Denton County and City of Denton comprehensive plans, as needed.
• Parks, recreation, and preservation areas:
o Collect data from TPWD and other agencies for parks and designated wildlife
manageinent areas or other special management areas.
o Map state or local parks, monuments and trails, developed recreation areas, etc.
• Linear facilities, public facilities, and utilities:
• Review existing data files and update as readily available through existing sources, and map and
document into EA. This would include pipelines, roads, existing transmission lines, and other
linear features.
• Conduct a field review of current land uses along the proposed alternatives to supplement aerial
photography interpretation. .
Cultural Resources
• Power will provide qualified and experienced professional cultural resource staff to identify
cultural resource constraints within the study area and evaluate 13 8kV transmission line routing
alternatives within the framework of POWER's overall project planning process. POWER's
culttu•al resource identification and evaluation efforts will begin with collection and review of
officially recorded cultural resource sites data on file with the Texas Historical Commission as
well as Denton County and the City of Denton. The records check will identify all recorded
historic sites within the project Study Area, including historic-age buildings, districts, structures
and objects, as well as lustorically designated cemeteries using a variety of hard-copy and internet
sources. Given that the City of Denton and Denton County have active historic preservation
programs, POWER's cultural resources staff will also contact official representatives fi•om those
programs to identify any additionally recognized, but not yet listed, cultural resourc.e sensitivity
areas within the Study Area. The identified cultural resource locations will be assembled into
POWER's environmental and cultural resource database for later use in analysis of alternative
project routes.
• POWER will supplement the cultural resource records review by conducting a brief windshield
reconnaissance of the study area to confirm recorded historic site locations and district
boundaries. The windshield reconnaissance also will include reconnaissance-level mapping and
sample photographs of additional properties and neighborhoods that appear to be of sufficient
historic-age and historical integrity to warrant inclusion in POWER's alternative route analysis.
POWER's culiural resources staff will also take photographs and prepare field notes to document
incompatible and non-historic alterations that detract from the integrity of setting and feeling of
historic cultural resources in the Study Area.
• POWER's cultural resource staff will use the results of the records review and windshield
reconnaissance to develop a brief written summary of relevant historical and cultural constraints
within the Study Area for inclusion in POWER's planning and route analysis document for the
project. A complete list of recorded historic and cultural properties as well as other historic-age
resources identified during the windshield reconnaissance will be presented in a tabular format
along with maps of their locations. The written summary may also include sample photos to
illustrate existing conditions in and around identified historic sites.
Biolo�cal Resources -
• Collect any known threatened and endangered species and habitat information from sources such
as TPWD and USFWS, or other sources that may have available data.
• Document existing native vegetation and any high-quality riparian and wetland habitats present,
etc.
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Wetlands and Water Resources
• Evaluate maps and existing agency data, including surface waters, rivers and river crossing areas,
wetlands (using U.S. Department of Interior National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps or other
existing data sources), riparian systems, and streams.
Visual Resources
• Identify residential concentrations, parks, cemeteries, and designated scenic streets/highways.
Physio raphv/Geohazards
• Identify soils within the study area.
• Identify geohazards, such as faults, liquefaction, slumping or other unstable areas.
• Agricultural lands (refer to land use).
Assumption(s):
• No field surveys or biological surveys to acquire data will be conducted in this task.
• County soil surveys and internet resources will be used for soils identification within the study
area.
Cultural resource records search would include THC records.
Data collected will be used for constraints and opportunities mapping (Subtask 2.4).
SUBTASK 2.2 INITIAL AGENCY CONTACT
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Proposed Agency/Contact List
• Agency/Contact Letters
In this subtask we will develop a proposed list for the initial agency/contact letters for input about the
study area. The list will include federal, state and local agencies which have jurisdiction, special interest
or may have specific input related to the proposed project. Our proposed agency/contact list is anticipated
to include:
• Judge and Commissioners of Denton County
• City of Denton officials
• Planning Departments of Denton County and the City of Denton
• Railroad Commission of Texas
• Economic Bureau of Geology
• Texas Department of Transportation
o Headquarters and District Office
• Texas Department of Transportation — Aviation
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
• Texas General Land Office
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality
• Texas Historical Commission
• Texas Water Development Board
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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• Federal Aviation Administration
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Natural Resource Conservation Service
DME and POWER will review the proposed agency/contact lists for completeness and accuracy.
POWER will draft an initial agency/contact letters for DME to review. The letter will inform the
agencies/contacts of the proposed project to solicit their input in the beginning stage of data collection.
The contact letters may generate requests for or determine that a meeting is necessary with various
agencies or other groups to gather information needed to identify constraint areas to aid in identification
of the preliminary transmission line segments. Meetings may also be required to identify
permitting/licensing requirements for construction of the transmission line. If required, these meetings
will be coordinated with input from DME.
Authorized contact and correspondence between POVJER and the public andlor local officials, or state or
federal agency personnel will be properly documented for future reference as required.
Assumption(s):
• Agency/contact lists and letters will be finalized via telephone and e-mail.
• DME will provide and deliver letters to local officials.
• Agency/contact letters will be mailed via regular U.S. mail.
• Agency meetings are not included in this scope or budget.
SUBTASK 2.3 COMPOSITE OPPORTUNITIES 8� CONSTRAINTS MAP
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Composite Opportunities and Constraints Map
This task combines the individual resource information (land use, biological resources, water and wetland
resources, and physiography/geohazards) collected in Subtask 2.1 to produce a composite GIS map. The
composite map will illustrate constraints to and opportunities for routing the transmission line within the
study area. Linear features such as compatible rights of way, any vacant positions on existing multiple
circuit lines, property lines, streets, or other natural or cultural features will represent some of the routing
opportunities for further analysis. Areas or features highly sensitive to disturbance from the construction,
operation and maintenance of the transmission line will represent the greatest potential constraints, or
potentially significant changes to the natural, cultural or human environment.
Assumption(s):
• A single composite map will be produced combining the constraints and opportunities.
SUBTASK 2.4 IDENTIFY PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTE SEGMENTS
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Preliminary Alternative Route Segments Map
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We will use the data gathered in Subtasks 2.1 and 2.2 and analyzed in Subtask 23 to identify opportunity
areas for the proposed line. Within the opportunity areas we will identify preliminary alternative route
segments for the proposed transmission line. Areas or features that are highly sensitive to disturbance
from construction, operation and maintenance of the transmission line will represent the greatest
constraints. Disturbance of these features could potentially result in significant changes to the natural,
human or cultural environment. Areas exhibiting minimal sensitivity generally indicate opportunities for
siting. These opportunities occur where impacts can be reduced or minimized. We will locate the
preliminary alternative route segments to:
• Where possible: utilize existing compatible rights of way (including vacant positions); and
parallel existing compatible rights of way; para11e1 property lines or other natural or cultural
features.
• Minimize impacts to existing land use.
• Maximize the use of existing access.
• Minimize clearing requirements.
• Facilitate efficient and cost-effective transmission line design.
• Provide adequate space for angles and dead-end structures, as appropriate.
POWER's environmental staff will identify p�ssible alternative route segments that provide for
geographically diverse and feasible transmission line routes. POWER will prepare a preliminary
alternative route seginents map. On the map, we will identify preliminary alternative route segments by
comparing areas of constraints with the location of opportunity areas. GIS will be the primary tool to
perform this analysis, taking into account the sensitivity criteria previously developed, and review by the
multidisciplinary team. We will identify the prelirninary alternative route segments for review by DME
and for field reconnaissance.
We will prepare a section for the Routing Study/EA documenting constraints, opportunities and
development of the preliminary routes. Specific criteria and distance specifications will be incorporated
into the opportunities and constraints mapping, written analysis and evaluation of the preliminary routes.
These evaluation criteria are primarily taken from Public Utility Commission of Texas requirements and
will include:
• Habitable structures within 300 feet ofthe centerline ofthe project.
• Recreational areas owned by a governmental body or an organized group, club or church located
within 1,000 feet of the centerline.
• Historical and archeological sites known to be within 1,000 feet of the centerline.
• FAA-registered airports within 10,000/20,000 feet of the centerline, depending on runway length.
• Private airstrips within 10,000 feet of the centerline.
• Registered heliports within 5,000 feet of the centerline.
• AM radio transmitters within 10,000 feet of the centerline.
• FM radio transmitters, microwave relay stations or other similar electronic installations within
2,000 feet of the centerline.
• Pasture or cropland irrigated by traveling irrigation systems (rolling or pivot type) traversed by
the proposed project.
Assumption(s):
• The GIS database will be the primary tool used to analyze the sensitivity criteria.
• All identified preliminary alternative route segments will be within the study area boundaries
identified during Subtask 1.4.
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SUBTASK 2.5 PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTE SEGMENTS REVIEW
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Hard Copy of Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
• Electronic File of Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
• Hard Copy and Electronic File of Revised Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
POWER will provide DME the preliminary alternative route segments in both hard copy and electronic
file fortnat. This will allow DME to make necessary revisions, additions or adjustments to verify that the
preliminary alternative route segments are both technically and economically feasible to conshvct.
Upon completion of the review, POWER and DME will meet to discuss the preliminary alternative route
segments mapped during Subtask 2.6. Following this in-office or WebEx meeting, POWER will
incorporate changes and will then conduct site reconnaissance of the preliminary alternative route
segments from public viewpoints. If any adjustments are required following the field reconnaissance
POWER and DME will review and agree upon the preliminary alternative route segments that will be
presented at the public open house meetings.
POWER will provide DME with the revised preliminary alternative route segments both in hard copy and
in electronic file format. PO WER will provide the alignment of each preliminary alternative route
segment along with the 300-foot delineation boundary to assist DME in developing the notification list
for the public open house meetings.
Assumption(s):
• Project manager and one other POWER team member will atiend a one day meeting in DME's
offices.
• A one-day field reconnaissance by two team members to review any revisions made to the
preliminary alternative route segments (if needed).
• If any adjustments are warranted after the field reconnaissance, DME and POWER will meet to
review the changes.
• Two week duration for landowner data collection by DME.
• DME will obtain property ownership information.
• DME will provide notice of the public meetings.
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TASK 3
PUBL/C OPEN HOUSE MEET/NGS AND PRESENTAT/ONS
POWER will assist DME in hosting two effective and procedurally sound public open house meetings.
The meetings are intended to solicit information from the public that will be evaluated, summarized and
incorporated into the Routing Study/EA as appropriate. POWER assumes that POWER and DME will
analyze the input received from the first public meeting and incorporate any changes to preliminary
alternative route segments, constraints, and exhibits before proceeding with the second public open house
meeting.
• If requested, POWER will, with DME's input, identify the facilities for the meetings, prepare and
place ad(s) in local newspapers, and prepare handout materials/questionnaires. POWER is
responsible for the map handout showing the preliminary alternative route segments: see Subtask
3.1.
• If requested, POWER can also assist DME with producing a Frequently Aslced Questions (FAQ)
sheet describing the proposed project and the processes required for approval and construction, as
well as notify the appropriate landowners, groups, and public officials of the meeting date and
location.
• POWER understands that DME will provide the maj ority of exhibits relating to the study area
location and the proposed line to be displayed at the public open house meetings.
• Authorized contact and correspondence between POWER and the public and/or local officials, or
state or federal agency personnel will be properly documented for future reference.
POWER will also assist DME with attending up to six presentations/meetings with the Public Utilities
Board, Denton City Council, and the University of North Texas. The presentations/meetings will be held
at various times throughout the course of the proj ect and are intended to explain the need and approach to
the project, POWER's role in the project, and answer any questions about the project. Depending on the
timing of each of these presentations, some of the graphics and exhibits used at the public open house
meetings can be used at the presentations, while some new graphics and e�ibits will be needed.
• If requested, POWER will, with DME's input, prepare handout materials for the presentations.
POWER assumes that the meeting locations will be determined by their respective audiences.
• POWER understands that DME will provide the maj ority of exhibits relating to the study area
location and the proposed line to be displayed at the presentations.
SUBTASK 3.1 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETING GRAPHICS AND EXHIBITS
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Preliminary Alternative Route Segments Map with Environmental and Land Use Constraints
• Preliminary Alternative Route Segments Map Handout
• Agencies Contacted Exhibit
• Evaluation Criteria Exhibit
• Questionnaire
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POWER will develop and provide one (1) public involvement e�ibit of the preliminary alternative route
segments map overlain on large-scale aerial photographs (1 inch = 2,000 feet or less) for each of the
public open house meetings. This exhibit may need to be revised after the first public open house
meeting, and therefore a second version may be needed for the second public open house meeting. The
map will depict the environmental and land use constraints that were identified and utilized during the
routing study and will clearly identify the station site and the preliminary alternative route segments.
POWER will refine the Preliminary Alternative Route Segments Map to produce a handout map to
convey the location of the proposed project to the public. The map will be a reduced version of the
preliminary alternative route segments map and will clearly identify the study area boundary, the
preliminary alternative route segments, major roadways (labeled) and landmarks (e.g., airports and
railways). The map will be 8.5" x 11" or 11" x 17" in size. The Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
Map may need to be revised after the first public open house meeting, so a revised version may be needed
for the second public open house meeting.
POWER will develop and prepare a public involvement exhibit (1) that identifies the evaluation criteria
utilized during the routing study. POWER will provide one (1) exhibit that identifies the agencies
contacted during the routing study. It is assumed that these same exhibits can be used for both public open
house meetings.
Assumption(s):
• DME will host the public open house meetings.
• Two (2) public open house meetings are assumed.
• DME will provide guidance regarding format and size of exhibits.
• One hundred (100) 11" x 17" black and white map handouts are assumed for each public open
house meeting for budgetary purposes, for a total of two hundred (200).
• POWER will mount iwo (2) preliminary alternative route segments maps for each public open
house meeting for a total of four (4), one (1) criteria exhibit, and one (1) agencies contacted
exhibit.
• With DME's input, POWER will prepare a questionnaire to be provided to public meeting
attendees.
SUBTASK 3.2 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETING ATTENDANCE
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Participation in the Public Open House Meetings
• Support the Open House Meetings as Necessary with Experts in the Fields of Siting and
Environmental Assessment
POWER will prepare for and attend the public open house meetings to collect input on the preliminary
alternative route segments. POWER will provide personnel to man the routing and environmental
stations. Below are our proposed personnel for the public open house meeting. Key project issues will
dictate if other specialists will be required to attend the meeting (e.g. historic buildings specialist, etc.):
• Rob Reid — Project Manager
• Brian Macik — Land use and public involvement
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Assumption(s):
• Two (2) public open house meetings are assumed.
• POWER's project manager and one other team member will participate in the public open house
meeting, including travel time.
• DME will provide refreshments for the meetings.
SUBTASK 3.3 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETING ANALYSIS
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Scanned Copies Of Completed Questionnai'res and Filled in, Sign-in Sheet
• Memorandum of Follow Up and Consideration
• Public Input Analysis
• Set of Primary Alternative Routes
POWER will provide a scanned copy of the coinpleted open house questionnaires and filled in sign-in
sheet to DME for review and verification after each of the two (2) public open house meetings.
POWER will follow up and consider the input received during the open house meetings. Follow up and
consideration of input may involve additional data collection, field reconnaissance, and aerial
photography interpretation. POWER will prepare a memorandum documenting the follow up and
consideration findings. ,
Results of the public input follow up and consideration will be included in the Routing Study/EA.
POWER will conduct an analysis of the filled in questionnaires and comments received during the open
house meetings. The public input analysis will provide a ranking of the issues considered important by the
public. The analysis will also identify areas and preliminary alternative route segments which received the
most input.
Input received from the public (federal, state, local, and individual) may result in modifications to the
preliminary alternative route segments. Proposed modifications will be discussed with DME.
Modifications to the preliminary alternative route segments will be docurnented for inclusion in the
Routing Study/EA. �
A set of primary alternative routes will result and will be the focus of further study and data refinement in
the Routing Study/EA (Subtask 4.6).
Assumption(s):
• Two (2) public open house meetings are assumed.
• Scanned copies of one hundred (100) 3-sheet completed questionnaires (including map if marked
on) for each project are assumed for budgetary purposes, for a total of 200 completed
questionnaires.
• A field trip for verification is not included in this scope and budget.
SUBTASK 3.4 PRESENTATION/MEETING GRAPHICS AND EXHIBITS
Responsibility: POWER
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Deliverable(s):
• A PowerPoint presentation (if necessary) with a maacimum of 20 slides
Depending on the timing of the individual presentations, POWER and DME may be able to use e�ibits
created for the public open house meetings. Some additional exhibits may be needed
POWER will develop and provide information in PowerPoint format in coordination with DME.
Assumption(s):
• DME will lead the presentations/meetings and POWER will provide support.
• Six (6) presentations/meetings are assumed: two (2) presentations/meetings with the Public
Utilities Board; two (2) presentations/meetings with the Denton City Council; and two (2)
presentations/meetings with the University of North Texas.
• D1VIE will provide guidance regarding format and size of exhibits.
• Graphics and exhibits that are required in addition to those created for the public open house
meetings are not included for budgetary purposes.
SUBTASK 3.5 PRESENTATION/MEETING ATTENDANCE
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Participation in presentations/meetings with the Public Utilities Board, Denton City Council, and
the University of North Texas
• Support the Presentations as Necessary with Experts in the Fields of Siting and Environmental
Assessment
POWER will prepare for and attend the presentations/meetings to explain the need and approach to the
project, POWER's role in the project, and answer any questions about the project. POWER will provide
personnel to explain the various aspects of the project. Below are our proposed personnel for the
presentations. Key project issues will dictate if other specialist will be required to attend the meeting (e.g.
biologist, land use specialist, etc.):
• Rob Reid — Proj ect Manager
• Brian Macik — Land use and public involvement
Assumption(s):
• Six (6) presentations/meetings are assumed: two (2) presentations/meetings with the Public
Utilities Board; two (2) presentations/meetings with the Denton City Council; and two (2)
presentations/meetings with the University of North Texas.
• POWER's project manager or one other team member will participate in the
presentations/meetings, including travel time.
SUBTASK 3.6 PRESENTATIONSIMEETINGS ANALYSIS
Responsibility: POWER
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Deliverable(s):
• Officials' Input Analysis
• Set of Primary Alternative Routes
POWER will follow up and consider the input received during the presentations/meetings. Follow up and
consideration of input may involve additional data collection, field reconnaissance, and aerial
photography interpretation.
Results of the input follow up and consideration will be included in the Routing Study/EA.
Input received from the Public Utilities Board, Denton City Council, and University of North Texas may
result in modifications to the preliminary and/or primary alternative route segments, depending on when
the presentations are given over the course of the project. Proposed modifications will be discussed with
DME. Modifications to the preliminary/primary alternative route segments will be documented for
inclusion in the Routing Study/EA.
A set of primary alternative routes will result and will be the focus of further study and data refinement in
the Routing Study/EA (Subtask 4.6).
Assumption(s):
• Six (6) presentations/meetings are assumed: two (2) presentations/meetings with the Public
Utilities Board; two (2) presentations/meetings with to the Denton City Council; and two (2)
presentations/meetings with the University of North Texas.
• A field trip for verification is not included in this scope and budget.
SUBTASK 3.7 PRIMARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Set of Primary Alternative Routes
• Primary Alternative Routes Plotted on Aerial Photos
• Primary Alternative Routes Plotted on Topographic Maps
• Electronic File of Primary Alternative Routes
POWER and DME will arrive at a set of approximately four to six primary altematives. The primary
alternatives will be the subject of the environmentallland use analysis and will be plotted on aerial maps
with property boundaries (provided by DME).
Assumption(s):
• Project Manager will attend a one day meeting in DME's offices or conduct a WebEx meeting.
• DME will provide input into the selection of the primary alternative routes.
• Cost to obtain and/or digitize property boundaries is not included in this scope or budget.
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TASK 4
ROUT/NG STUDY/EA PREPAR.4T/ON
The POWER Team will prepare a Routing Study/EA for the Locust to Hickory Transmission Line Project
that will document the methodology used to objectively identify and evaluate the primary alternative
routes for the proposed transmission line in an acceptable manner considering such factors as community
values, recreational and park areas, historical and aesthetic values, and environmental integrity. The
Routing Study/EA will describe the local-level land use and environmental information for the primary
alternative routes, and discuss the types of land use and environmental issues that will likely be the focus
of the impact assessment and mitigation planning of the detailed studies to:
• Determine the probable environmental impacts of constructing, operating and maintaining the
transmission line.
• Identify appropriate potential mitigation measures that would reduce or eliminate impacts.
POWER will coordinate closely with DME to assist in providing the necessary information to fulfill the
project requirements.
SUBTASK 4.1 DATA REFINEMENT
Responsibility: PaWER
Deliverable(s):
• Data Refinement Memo
Data collected in previous tasks, specifically Subtasks 2.1, 2.2 and 3.7, will be verified and further refined
to the level of detail required to assess the impacts and develop possible mitigation for the primary
alternative routes arrived at in Subtask 3.7. The primary alternative routes will be a feasible and
reasonable set of routes that reduce potential impacts to as many of the land use/environmental resources
as practicable. The primary alternative routes will be adjusted to reflect locations of constraining land use,
environmental features and engineering criteria. The primary alternative routes selected will minimize
potential conflicts with areas of highest constraint (most sensitive areas) and maximize opportunities to
utilize or parallel linear features appropriate (e.g., existing roads, utility rights of way).
Data that may require further refinement once the primary alternative routes are identified, includes
obtaining additional information about electronic installations, conducting a visual impact analysis, field
verification from public viewpoints of natural resource locations, further aerial pliotography interpretation
for land use, and identification of potential historic structures.
Assumption(s):
• A field trip for verification is not included in this scope and budget.
SUBTASK 4.2 IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION PLANNING
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Impact Tables and Malrices
• Primary Altemative Route Impact Summaries
• Mitigation Recommendations (if any)
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For this task, we will develop the impact assessment methodology and assess potential impacts of the
primary alternative routes, including both the positive and negative, on the environmental and land use
resources. We will organize the fndings into impact tables and matrices. Summaries of potential impacts
will be tabulated in a table by individual primary alternative route segments. The information will then be
combined and presented to correspond to the segments comprised in each alternative route. We will
assess potential impacts for each resource.
We will assume estimated amounts of disturbed area and vegetation clearing from construction, footing
installation or digging operations, structure assembly and erection, conductor stringing and tensioning,
and material staging areas.
Following the impact assessment, we will develop and recornmend potential mitigation measures, if any,
to ininimize project related impacts.
Assumption(s):
• Mitigation measures will be reviewed and approved by DME before inclusion in the Routing
Study/ EA.
SUBTASK 4.3 PRIMARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTE COMPARISON
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Route Comparison Table and Descriptions for Inclusion in the Routing Study/EA
• Independent Discipline Review of Primary Alternative Routes
• Team Review of Primary Alternative Routes
This subtask involves summarizing the interdisciplinary unpacts for each of the primary alternative
routes, and then comparing their potential impacts. To accomplish this, the POWER team, comprised of
different discipline leads, will independently review the data summarized for each primary alternative
route. After the review, the team will meet as a group and determine the relative importance of each group
of criteria in the natural, human and cultural resource categories.
We will document the primary alternative route comparison for the appropriate section of the Routing
Study/EA, and we will analyze and compare the primary alternative routes, suxnmarizing baseline
environmental/land use data and potential impacts.
Cultural Resources Alternatives Analvsis
• POWER will quantify the results of its records review for each alternative route segment within
the framework of POWER's matrix of environmental and cultural resource factors, as needed to
aid in evaluation of full-length routing alternatives. Quantification of results will be limited to a
zone extending 1,000 feet beyond the centerline of proposed route segments. Using the quantified
results POWER's cultural resource staff will participate in planning team meetings as needed to
help evaluate alternative routes that meet the purpose and need of the project, while minimizing
detrimental effects to historically significant cultural resources. The results of POWER's analysis
of cultural resource constraints along each alternative segment and route will be summarized in
an appropriate section of POWER's Routing Study/EA for the project.
• POWER does not anticipate that its cultural resources staff will need to attend city council
presentations or other public meetings, though attendance at such meetings can be performed if
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needed. POWER's proposed services also do not include services to consult with the Texas
Historical Commission or prepare cultural resource documents or assessments that may be
required under the Antiquities Code of Texas, which applies to all project areas owned or
controlled by subdivisions of the State of Texas. If such services are required, POWER can
provide those as needed.
Assumption(s):
• The primary alternative route comparison table and descriptions will be presented in the Routing .
Study/EA and will assist DME in identifying a route that best addresses the various routing,
engineering, and cost factors.
SUBTASK 4.4 HABITABLE STRUCTURE INVENTORY
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Habitable Structure Invenfory
• Habitable Siructure Cross Reference Tables
POWEA will prepare a digital data layer of DME's alternative routes that accurately depicts habitable
structures located within 300 feet of the alternative route centerlines. The recorded distances will be based
on data collected in the field with a range finder or from rneasurements made froin the rectified aerial
photography, or a combination of both. The method of ineasurement will be documented.
POWER will also include in the digital file a 300-foot delineation boundary for DME to develop a notice
list for the notification letters. If requested, POWER will mail and prepare the notification letters using
land ownership information received from DME.
Once the inventory of habitable structures is compiled, POWER will develop cross-reference tables which
will include an identification number for each habitable structure, a general description of each habitable
structure, and its distance from the centerline of the respective primary alternative route. In densely
populated areas, habitable structures may be identified in groups. The number of habitable structures in
each group and the distance from the centerline of the alternative route to the closest structure in the
group will be provided.
Assumption(s):
• DME will provide notice to individual property owners.
• Notification letter preparation and mailing by POWER is not included in this scope or budget.
SUBTASK 4.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Responsibility: POVJER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Project Description
• Information Necessary to Develop the Project Description
POWER will prepare a detailed project description with information provided by DME. This description
will include the following information:
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• Proper verbiage to describe the project
• Transmission line structure type/design
• Right of way requirements
• Foundation types
• Conductor configuration and design parameters
• Description of clearing
• Construction techniques and processes
Assumption(s):
• DME will provide necessary information to prepare the project description.
SUBTASK 4.6 DRAFT ROUTING STUDY/EA
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverables:
• Draft l�outing Study/EA
• Alternative Routes Map
• Internal QA/QC
We will prepare a draft Routing Study/EA that documents the primary alternative route selection process,
describes existing resources of the project area and discusses potential impacts and potential mitigation
measures.
The Routing Study/EA, prepared by POWER, and its evaluation of the primary alternative routes, will
allow DME to present a set of alternative routes to the Denton City Council that provides a reasonable
balance with regards to potential impacts on the community and general public, preservation of
community values, the environment, historic sites, service reliability, and prudent engineering and
construction.
From these alternative routes DME can select an alternative route that best addresses the various routing,
engineering, and cost factors.
The Routing Study/EA will approximate the following general outline:
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Chapter 1— Description of the Proposed Project
Scope of the Project
Purpose and Need
Agency Actions
Construction Considerations
Maintenance
Chapter 2 — Environmental Setting
Introduction
Physiography
Geology
Soils
Mineral and Energy Resources
Water Resources
Ecological Resources
Socioeconomics
Human Development
Aesthetics
Cultural Resources
Chapter 3— Environmental and Land Use Constraints
Natural Resources
Human Resources
Constraint Areas
Chapter 4— Selection and EvaluaHon of Alternatives
No Action Alternative
Alternative Route Selection
Modifications to the Preliminary Route Segments
Alternative Route Evaluation
Chapter 5— Impacts of the Alternative Routes
Natural Resources Impacts
Human Resources Impacts
Cultural Resources Impacts
Evaluation of Alternative Routes
Chapter 6— List of Preparers
Chapter 7 - References
Appendices:
A Agency Correspondence
B Public Involvement
C Habitable Structures and Other Land Features in the Vicinity of Alternative Routes
Assumption(s):
• Two (2) copies of the Draft Routing StudyBA will be provided to DME for review. More copies
can be provided upon request.
• The Draft Routing Study/EA will consist of approximately 100 pages (50 two-sided pages) plus
appendices and inaps, up to 10 graphics and figures, 10 tables, 10 maps.
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SUBTASK 4.7 DME REVIEW & COMMENTS
Responsibility: DME
Deliverable(s):
• DME Comments on the Draft Routing Study/EA
Following the delivery of the Draft Routing Study/EA we assume a one week review by DME, after
which we would meet to discuss comments (Subtask 4.10). POVJER is available to answer questions that
may arise during this review period.
Assumption(s):
• Review will be complete within one week.
SUBTASK 4.8 REVIEW MEETING
Responsibility: DME/POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Review Meeting
POWER and DME will meet in DME's offices to review the Draft Routing Study/EA and receive
comments.
Assumption(s):
• POWER's project manager and/or one other POWER team member will attend one, one day
meeting to review the Draft Routing Study/EA comments with DME.
SUBTASK 4.9 FINAL ROUTING STUDY/EA
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Second Draft Routing Study/EA
• Camera-Ready Final Routing StudyBA
• Final Routing Study/EA
Following DME's review of the Draft Routing StudyBA, we will begin to compile and evaluate the
comments and questions generated by DME in Subtask 4.9. We will assign responsibility for
incorporating revisions to the document, incorporate the responses into the Second Draft Routing
Study/EA and submit the report to DME far secondary internal review.
Two (2) unbound copies of the Second Draft Routing Study/EA with consecutive page numbering will be
submitted to DME for the secondary internal review. Upon receiving the secondary set of comments, the
Final Routing Study/EA will be prepared for final production.
A camera-ready Final Routing Study/EA will be submitted to the DME Project Manager. The camera-
ready review of the Final Routing Study/EA allows for verification that the secondary set of comments
were correctly addressed and incorporated into the Final Routing Study/EA. Review of the camera-ready
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Final Routing Study/EA will also allow the DME Project Manager to review the fmal layout of the
document.
Upon notice from the DME Project Manager, POWER will prepare bound and unbound copies of the
Final Routing StudyBA.
Assumption(s):
• Two (2) copies of the Second Draft Routing Study/EA for budgetary purposes.
• One (1) Camera-Ready Final Routing Study/EA will be submitted to the DME Project Manager
for final review for budgetary purposes.
• Ten (10) Final Routing Studies/EAs assumed for budgetary purposes (approximately $15� per
document).
• The Final Routing Study/EA will consist of approximately 100 pages (50 two-sided pages) plus
appendices and maps, up to 10 graphics and figures, 10 tables, 10 color maps.
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TASK 5
SUBSTAT/ON V/SUAL/ZAT/ON
SUBTASK 5.1 WORK PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
At the request of DME, POWER has developed a scope of services for visualization products for a new
substation associated with the proposed Locust to Hickory 138 kV Transmission Line Project.
Visualization products include:
Product 1— Photo Simulations: POWER will develop three photo simulations for the new substation
associated with the Locust to Hickory 138 kV Transmission Line Project. Each simulation will
demonstrate the proposed project and DMEs commitment to protecting the aesthetic environment by
using screening techniques around the proposed substation.
Product 2— Substation A.nimations (Optional and Additional): POWER will develop an animation at
one of the proposed site locations demonstrating the proposed substation and screening tecYmiques.
Product 3— Project Video (Optional and Additional): POWER will develop a project video,
describing the proposed substation project. (See Subtask 5.3 for details.)
SUBTASK 5.2 DELIVERABLES
Product 1— Photo Simulations: Three Photo Simulations, one at each site location option, will be
developed as print-ready graphics, delivered via electronic media or full color plot/print. Each photo
simulation will be formatted with the project name, location, DME Logo, supplemental notes and photo
information.
Product 2— Substation Animation (Optional and Additional): POWER will work closely with DME
to develop an animation of the proposed substation layout at one of the proposed site locations. The
video will consist of up to three (3) virtual camera paths that will help demonstrate the proposed
substation layout as well as the screening techniques that are going to be used. 3D modeling will include
the substation, screening wall, vegetation, and contextual information of up to 100' surrounding the
proposed substation. All the animations will be compiled into one video for playback.
Product 3— Project Video (Optional and Additional): POWER will develop a narrated project video to
use during the public outreach and education process. It will be important to maintain a consistent project
message throughout the life of the project. A video is an excellent tool to establish consistency, while
reaching a large audience. The video will describe the following:
Puzpose and Need — Why the proj ect is needed
Project Locations — Focusing on the Denton area, showing the three possible substation locations
and demonstrating the following at each location:
o Existing Conditions — Opportunities and constraints, issues, adjacent land uses and other
significant features.
o Proposed Project — Graphically identify proposed project location and transition to
previously completed photo simulation.
Closing — Ending statements (i.e., " Denton Municipal Electric is committed to serving its
customers, and values your opinion. Please contact....." "Thank you")
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SUBTASK 5.3 SCOPE
The following are the hours associated with the visualization products:
Product 1- Photo Simulations (3 locations): The following tasks will be used to develop the three (3)
photo simulations. As part of the process, POWER will coordinate with DME for screening wall
treatment and landscaping to be incorporated into the fmal photo simulations.
• Task: Phato Collection — 24 hours
o Travel to and from Denton, TX
o On-site photo collection
o POWER will work with DME while on site to discuss a single selected wall treatment as
well as landscape plans.
• Task: 3D Development — 70 hours
o POWER will develop a 3D model of the proposed substation, screening wall, and
landscaping.
Task: Rendering, Photoshop, Board Development — 66 hours
0 22 hours per simulation @ 3 simulations = 66 hours total
o Includes:
■ Photo alignment and registration
■ Photoshop removal of existing information
■ Landscape development
■ Sun system integration
■ Film grain and color correction
■ Board development
Product 1 Total - 160 hours
Product 2— Substation Animation (Optional and Additional): POWER will work closely with DME
to develop an animation of the proposed substation layout at one of the proposed site locations. The
video will consist of up to three (3) virtual camera paths that will help demonstrate the proposed .
substation layout. 3D information will include the substation, screening wall, vegetation, and contextual
information of up to 100' surrounding the proposed substation.
Task: 3D Development - 35 hours
o POWER will develop 3D contextual information of the chosen site up to 100'
surrounding the proposed substation location. This will include pavement, sidewalks,
curb, gutter, and landscaping.
o Time allotted for this task is assuming the proposed substation model has been completed
from Product 1.
• Task: Materials and Lighting — 20 hours
o POWER will develop realistic materials for a113D information, and a daylight system
will be calculated for use in the animation.
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• Task: Camera Path Development — 20 hours
o POWER will develop up to 3 camera paths, including a 360 degree path around the
substation to better demonstrate the layout of the proposed substation.
Task: Video Editing —15 hours
o POWER will edit all three animations to play seamlessly in one video.
Product 2 Total - 90 hours
Product 3— Project Video (Optional and Additional): POWER will develop an overall project video
that identifies the project location, the purpose and need and proposed actions of the project (3-5 minutes
in length). POWER will work closely with DME to develop a video outline of the project before technical
work begins. The video outline ensures a smooth workflow and meaningful project.
• Task: Script Development - 30 hours
o Script development and coordination with DME.
o Voice Over Talent - $300.00
• Task: 3D Modeling — 80 hours
o POWER will model all information within one (1) block of each ofthe proposed site
locations. This will include pavement, sidewallcs, curb, gutter, and landscaping.
• Task: Animation — 50 hours
o Using 3D Software, POWER will develop animation paths and final sequences for
inclusion into the video. DME will review and approve the video in draft format before
final delivery.
• Task: Video Editing — 50 hours
o Combining the animations, narration and titling into one full length video. Final format to
be determined.
Product 3 Total - 210 hours
SUBTASK 5.4 ASSUMPTIONS
• A112D data will be available from DME and will not require additional aerial survey, LiDAR, or
photogrammetric collection.
• Substation layout will be provided by DME.
• Wall treatment and landscape plan will be provided by DME.
• Changes to design, layout, animation sequences, or other visualization information after client's
approval will be billed on a time and material basis.
• Lodging, Airfare and travel to and from the site will be reimbursed by DME.
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4. SCHEDULE
POWER will work expeditiously to meet the deadlines of the Locust to Hickory Transmission Line
Project. For things that are within our control, we will strive to accomplish the project tasks in a mutually
agreeable time frame. We will prepare a schedule for the Locust to Hickory Transmission Line Project
following the lcick-off ineeting.
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5. BUDGET
POWER has developed the following budget based on our understanding of the DME Locust to Hickory
Transmission Line Project. Our budget is based on the deliverables listed in each subtask in the scope of
services.
BUDGET SUMMARY
A table summarizing our proposed time-and-materials budget for the project tasks is provided below.
DME LOCUST TO HICKORY BUDGET SUMMARY
TASK # DESCRIPTION � BUDGET APPROXIMATE
HOURS
0 Project Management/Coordination $18,000 150
1 Project Startup/Data Collection $17,000 140
2 Alternatives Development $18,000 150
3 Public Open House Meetings and Presentations/meetings (8 total) $35,OD0 290
4 Routing Study/EA Preparation $75,000 625
5 Visualization Products — Photo Simulation $20,340 160
TOTAL ' ' ` $183,340 1,515
OPTIONAL TASKS
Visualization Products — Substation and Animation $9,725 90
Visualizafion Products — Project Video $22,450 210
Our cost estimate for the Locust to Hickory project is $183,340.
BUDGET DETA/L
The schedule of charges will be in accordance with the current rate sheet included as Attachment 4 to this
scope of services. This information is the basis for the labor cost in the budget.
ASSUMPT/ONS AND EXPENSES
We identified our assumptions for each task/subtask in our proposed work plan. Mileage and travel
expenses, materials or office supplies, copy charges, and document production are included in our budget
and in the scope of services.
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ATTACHMENT 1- ROB R. REID'S RESUME
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ROB R. REID
VICE PRESIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
YEARS OF EXPER/ENCE
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EDUCAT/ON
> M.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences,
Texas A&M University, 1977
> B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences,
Texas A&M University, 1975
AREAS OF EXPERT/SE
> Project management
> 5chedule and budget management
> State utility siting applications
> Expert testimony
> Environmental planning
> Routing and siting studies
> Environmental studies and documents
> Environmental compliance, approvals,
permits, and strategy
> Public involvement and agency
coordination
SPEC/AL TR.4/N/NG
> Fourth Annual Short Course on
Vegetation, Wildlife Measurements for
Pre- & Post- Mining, Colorado State
University
CERT/F/CAT/ON
> TX DOT Precertified, ESN 1059
AFP/L/AT/ONS �
>, Phi Sigma Honor Society, Beta Rho
Chapter
PUBL/CA T/ONS
> "A Windshield and Multivariate
Approach to the Classification,
Inventory, and Evaluation of Wildlife
Habitat: An Exploratory Study,"
Presented at; A Workshop - The Use of
Multivariate Statistics in Studies of
Wildlife Habitat, 23-24 April 1980,
Burlington, Vermont. Sponsored by:
School of Natural Resources, University
of Vermont; U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service; USDA Forest Service. USDA
Forest Service Gen. Tech. Report RM-
EXPERIENCE SUIVIMARY
Mr. Reid has a broad range of experience managing and participating in
environmental studies and assessments for the power delivery, generation,
transportation, industrial and commercial sectors. With a background in
environmental and biologica] sciences, his emphasis is on the assessment of
environmental impacts associated with industrial and urban development. He
has a long, successful record of permitting proj ects under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including the preparation of
environmental impact statements (EIS) and environmental assessments (EA).
He is familiar with federal and state agency permitting requirements and
many individual agency personnel, and repeatedly coordinates with the
regulatory agencies on a wide variety of issues including wetlands,
endangered species, cultural resources, and others. He has served as the
environmental manager for many corridor-type planning and permitting
projects, and has served on nearly two hundred transmission line routing
projects. His recent alternative route analysis/EAs have resulted in the
successful completion of lines up to 500 kV and over 200 miles in length. He
is also knowledgeable with the permitting and licensing processes for utility
facilities and regularly provides expert witness testimony for such proj ects.
Mr. Reid has successfully defended environmental analyses before state
regulatory commissions for dozens of contested transmission line proj ects for
numerous utility companies, which resulted in the successful issuance of
required environmental permits and clearances.
PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY
Texas Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) 345 kV
Transmission Lines, Texas
Principal Project Director/ Project Manager responsible for overseeing,
directing, and managing the preparation of EAs/alternative route analyses for
24 of the 46 total CREZ transmission lines authorized for construction by the
PUC of Texas. Projects totaled appro�cimately 1,500 miles in length and were
conducted for Electric Transmission Texas LLC, LCRA Transmission
Services Corp., Oncor, Sharyland Utilities, and South Texas Electric
Cooperative. Mr. Reid assisted with the PUC-regulatory process and
provided expert witness testimony.
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), Clear Springs/Zorn to
Hutton 345 kV Transmissivn Line EA and Alternative Route
Analysis, Texas
Proj ect Manager responsible for the preparation of an EA and routing study
for this 90-mile transmission line on new location in Central Texas. Project
included detailed alternatives aualysis, public participation program,
preferred route selection and expert witness testimony.
ROB R. REID � 2
87, with C.E. Grue and N.J. Silvy.
> "Competition Between Bobwhite and
Scaled Quail for Breeding Habitat in
Texas," Proc. Ann. Conf. S.E. Fish and
Wildlife Agencies. 33: (146-153), with
N.J. Silvy and C.E. Grue.
> "Correlation of Habitat Parameters with
Whistle-Count Densities of Bobwhite
(Colinus virginianus) and Scaled Quail
(Callipepla squamata) in Texas," M.S.
thesis.
>"Breeding Habitat of the Bobwhite in
Texas," Proc. Ann. Con£ S.E. Fish and
Wildlife Agencies, 31: (62-71), with
C.E. Grue and N.J. Silvy.
> "A Technique for Evaluating the
Sreeding Habitat of Mourning Doves
Using Callcount Transects," Proc. Ann.
Con£ S.E. Game and Fish Comm. 30:
(667-673), with C.E. Grue and N.J.
Silvy.
POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
AEP Texas Central Company, San Miguel to Lobo 345 kV
Transmission Line EA and Alternative Route Analysis, Texas
Proj ect Manager responsible for the preparation of this EA and routing study
for this 100-mile transmission line on new location in South Texas. Project
included detailed alternatives analysis, public participation program,
preferred route selection and expert witness testnnony.
CenterPoint Energy, Hillje 345 kV Transmission Line EA and
Alternative Route Analysis, Texas
Project Manager for this new CenterPoint Energy 345kV transmission line in
southeast Texas. Oversaw the project which included preparation of an EA
and Alternate Route Analysis, public participation program, and agency
consultation.
TXU, Graham — Jacksboro 345 kV Transmission Line Project,
Texas
Proj ect Manager responsible for the preparation of an EA and Alternative
Route Analysis for this TXU (now Oncor) 345 kV line in Northwest Texas.
Project activities included a detailed alternatives analysis, public
participation, and expert witness testimony.
Electric Transmission Texas, LLC., Tesla-Edith Clarke-Clear
Crossing-West Shackelford 345kV Transmission Line, Texas
Project Manager responsible for preparation of this EA and routing study for
this 130-mile transmission line on new location in Northwest Texas. Proj ect
included detailed alternatives analysis, public participation program,
preferred route selection and expert witness testimony.
Sharyland Utilities, Hereford to White Deer 345 kV Transmission
Line EA and Alternative Route Analysis, Texas
Principal Project Director for preparation of an EA and routing study for this
90-mile transmission line on new location in the Panhandle of Texas. Project
included detailed alternatives analysis, public participation program,
preferred route selection and expert witness testimony.
Southwestern Electric Power Company, Chambers Spring to
Tontitown 345 kV Environmental Impact Statemement, Arkansas
Principal Project Director responsible for the preparation of an Arkansas
state-level EIS for this Southwestern Electric Power Company 345 kV
transmission line in Northwest Arkansas. Project included agency
coordination, detailed alternatives analysis, preparation of an EIS and expert
witness testimony.
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) McCamey D to Kendall
to Gillespie 345 kV Transmission Line, Texas
Principal Project Director for the LCRA T5C's 150 mile-long 345-kV
ROB R. REID � 3 P�WER ENGINEERS, INC.
transmission line project extending from West to Central Texas. Project
activities included extensive public participation program, detailed
alternative route delineation and evaluation, preparation of an EA and
Alternative Route Analysis Report, and expert witness testimony.
American Electric Company and Oncor, Morgan
Creek/Comanche Switch Transmission EA and Alternative Route
Analysis (ARA), Texas
Project Manager providing EA and ARA for the Morgan Creek-Comanche
345 kV transmission line. Project was over 200 miles in length, crossing
portions of nine counties, and is one of the longest 345 kV projects in the last
25 years in Texas.
Cagnon Road Transmission Line EA and Route Analysis, Texas
Project Manager responsible for preparing this EA and route analysis for new
transmission facilities to be constructed in Sexar County. Project consisted of
approximately 25 miles of rebuilt, upgraded, and/or new 345/138 kV
transmission lines from the existing Cagnon Road substation to a tie with the
LCRA at the junction of the City Public Service (now CPS Energy)/LCRA
service area/Bexar County line.
East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Alternative Route Analysis
and EAs, Texas
Project Manager responsible for the alternative route analysis for this 180-
mile long electric transmission line project in east/northeast Texas. Project
included detailed alternatives analysis, preferred route selection, and expert
witness testimony.
American Electric Power, Turk Generating Station Transmission
Lines, Arkansas
Principal Project Director responsible for managing the EA/routing studies
for the SE Texarkana 138 kV, Sugar Hill 138 kV, and NW Texarkana 345
kV transmission line routing studies and EAs, originating at the Turk
Generating Station Site in Southeast Arkansas. Provided expert witness
testimony before the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and San Antonio Water
Systems (SAWS), Facility Siting, Design, and Affected
Environment Services (LCRA/SAWS), Colorado, and Texas
Proj ect Manager responsible for services covering constraints mapping; the
collection of affected environmental data; and siting and designing off-
channel reservoirs, pump stations, and pipelines in Colorado, Wharton, and
Matagorda Counties.
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (West) EIS/Location Planning
Report
Environmental Manager responsible for the preparation of this EIS, including
selecting and evaluating alternative routes for this suburban multi-lane,
divided facility to rural freeway standards. The project included an extensive
ROB R. REID � 4 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
public participation program as well as a detailed assessment of potential
environmental impacts.
Federal Aviation Administration, Dane County Regional Airport
EIS, Wisconsin
Environmental Project Manager responsible for the preparation of an EIS for
the FAA for a new runway.
Texas Turnpike Authority, EIS for SH 130 (Segment C), Texas
Project Manager responsible for the preparation of an EIS for a freeway-type
facility on a new location from Lockhart to Seguin, Texas.
US 71 Relocation EIS, Arkansas
Environmental Project Manager for the preparation of an EIS for over 50
miles of freeway-standard highway from Texarkana to north of DeQueen,
Arkansas. This project for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
and Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department included alternative
route analyses, impact assessments, endangered species surveys, wetland
determinations, and a public participation program.
US 220 EIS/Location Planning Report, North Carolina
Environmental Manager for this EIS, which was prepared in accordance with
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDoT) guidelines. The project included assessing the
potential environmental impacts associated with realignment of
approximately 15 miles of US 220 in Montgomery and Richmond Counties.
The evaluation included developing and assessing alternative routes for the
multi-lane, divided facility with full control of access, as well as conducting a
public participation program.
Relief Route for US 59, Texas
Environmental Manager responsible for the schematic development and
related services for an EA for seven miles of freeway-type facility on a new
location, including agency scoping/coordination and public involvement
meetings in Polk County.
TxDOT Studies, Multiple Locations, Texas
Mr. Reid performed EAs for two TxDOT projects in conjunction with design
efforts managed out of the Dallas and Houston division offices. The
widening and improvement of US 377 in Denton, Texas, just north of Dallas
and US 83 in Hidalgo County in the Lower Rio Grande Valley both required
EAs performed according to FHWA a idelines. These studies included an
evaluation of potential impacts to local residential and commercial areas, as
well as an analysis of effects on air quality, noise levels, cultural/historic
resources, wetlands, threatened and endangered species, and stormwater
drainage.
Osuna Road Improvements EA, New Mexico
ROB R. REID � 5 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Environmental Manager responsible for the preparation of this EA for this
road widening project. This project was prepared for the County of
Bernalillo, New Mexico.
SELECT PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
The list below represents a sample of Mr. Reid's irnportant publications and
reports he has authored tivoughout his career.
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Uvalde — Castroville 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Uvalde,
Medina, and Bexar Counties, Texas," Prepared for Electric Transmission
Texas, Austin, Texas, and CPS Energy, San Antonio, Texas. Document
No. 070099, May 2009, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Chireno to Etoile 138-kV Transmission Line Project,
Nacogdoches and San Augustine Counties, Texas," Prepared for Deep East
Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., San Augustine, Texas. Document No.
060195, December 2008, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lake
Livingston — Rich 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Poik and San
Jacinto Counties, Texas," Prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative,
Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas. DocumentNo. 080109, October 2008, Project
Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Enstor 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Liberty County,
Texas," Prepared for Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc., Livingston,
Texas. DocumentNo. 07�091, November 2007, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Ajo-Zorillo-Sarita 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Kenedy
County, Texas," Prepared for AEP Texas Central Company, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Document No. 070097, June 2007, Project Director
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Clear Springs/Zoin to Hutto 345-kV Transmission Line Project,
� Williamson, Travis, Caldwell, Hays, and Guadalupe Counties, Texas",
Prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin, Texas.
Document 050074-Volumes I and II, March 2007 , Project Manager
>"Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Chambers Spring to
Tontitown 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Benton and Washington
Counties, Arkansas," prepared for Southwestern Electric Power Company,
Shreveport, Louisiana. Document No. 060250, September 2006, Project
Director
> Reid, Rob R., "Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis
for the San Miguel to Lobo 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Atascosa,
McMullen, LaSalle and Webb Counties, Texas," prepared for AEP Texas
Central Company, Corpus Christi, Texas. Document No. 040374, June
2006, Project Manager
>"Routing Analysis Siloam Springs to Chambers Spring 161-kV
Transmission Line, Benton County, Arkansas," prepared for Southwestern
Electric Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana. Document No. 060039,
May 2006, Project Director
>"Analysis for the Proposed Amite South Phase 2 230-kV Transmission
Line Project, Ascension, St. James, and St.lohn the Baptist Parishes,
Louisiana," prepared for Entergy Services, Inc., as agent for Entergy
Louisiana, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana. Document No. 050093,
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December 2005, Project Directar
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the 345-
kV Hillje Project, Fort Bend, Wharton, Matagorda and Brazoria Counties,
Texas," prepared for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, Houston,
Texas. DocumentNo. 040366, September 2005, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for TXLT
Electric Delivery Company's Proposed Jacksboro-West Denton 345-kV
Transmission Line Project in Jack, Wise, and Denton Counties, Texas,"
prepared for TXLT Electric Delivery Company, Fort Worth, Texas,
DocumentNo. 030302, June 2004.
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Sharyland Utilities Mexico Tie 138-kV Transmission Line
Project, Hidalgo County, Texas," prepared for Sutherland, Asbill &
Brennan, LLP, Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 030127, October 2003,
Proj ect Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Graham-Jacksboro 345-kV Transmission Line Project Young
and Jack Counties, Texas," prepared for TXU Electric Company, Fort
Worth, Texas, Document No. 990513, May 2001, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hays Energy 345-kV
Transmission Line, Hays and Guadalupe Counties, Texas," prepared for
the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No.
990086, April 1999, Project Manager
COMPLETE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the White
Deer (Panhandle BA) to Silverton (Panhandle AC), 345-kV Transmission
Line Project, Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Donley, Gray, and Swisher
Counties, Texas." Prepared for Sharyland Utilities, LP. DocumentNo.
090034. November 2010. •
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Tesla-
Edith Clarke-Clear Crossing-West Shacicelford 345-kV Transmission Line
Project, Childress, Cottle, Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Haskell, Jones and
Shackelford Counties, Texas." Prepared for Electric Transmission Texas,
LLC (ETT). Document No. 090185 (2 Vols.). October 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Nazareth
(Panhandle AA) to Herford (Panhandle AB) 345-kV Transmission Line
Project, Castro, Deaf Smith, Randall and Swisher Counties, Texas." Prepared
for Sharyland Utilities, LP. Document No. 090032. October 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (ETT) Riley to Edith Clarke to
Cottonwood 345-kV CREZ Transmission Line Project, Wilbarger,
Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Cottle, King, Motely and Dickens Counties,
Texas." DocumentNo. 100135. September 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Silverton
(Panhandle AC) to Cottonwood (Panhandle AD) 345- kV Transmission Line
Project, Briscoe, Crosby, Dikens, Floyd and Motely Counties, Texas."
Prepared for Sharyland Utilities, LP. Document No. 090029. August 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alteinative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (ETT) Tesia to Riley 345-kV CREZ
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Transmission Line Project, Childress, Cottle, Hardeman and Wilbarger
Counties, Texas." Document No. 100036. August 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
McCamey D to Kendall to Gillespie 345-kV CREZ Transmission Line
Project in Schleicher, Sutton, Menard, Kimble, Mason, Gillespie, Kerr and
Kendall Counties, Texas." Prepared for LCRA Transmission Services
Corporation. Document No. 090196 (3 Vols.). July 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Hereford
(Panhandle AB) to White Deer (Panhandle BA) 345-kV Transmission Line
Project, Armstong, Carson, Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter and Randall
Counties, Texas." Prepared for Sharyland Utilities, LP. Document No.
090033. June 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (ETT) Clear Crossing to Dermott 345-kV
CREZ Transmission Line Project, Garza, Kent, Stonewall, Haskell, Scurry,
Fisher, Jones and Shackelford Counties, Texas." Document No. 090095.
January 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Twin Buttes-McCamey D 345-kV CREZ Transmission Line Project, Tom
Green, Irion and Schleicher Counties, Texas." Prepared for LCRA
Transmission Services Corporation. Document No. 090195. January 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Gillespie to Newton 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Gillespie, Llano, San
Saba, Surnet and Lampasas Counties, Texas." Prepared for LCRA
Transmission Services Corporation. DocumentNo. 090178 (2 Vols.).
October 2009.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Trinity
Valley Electric Cooperative's Proposed Interstate ZO 138-kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project." Document No. 070242. September 2009.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Uvalde — Castroville 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Uvalde, Medina,
and Bexar Counties, Texas," Prepared for Electric Transmission Texas,
Austin, Texas, and CPS Energy, San Antonio, Texas. Document No. 070099,
May 2009.
Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Chireno to Etoile 138-kV Transmission LineProject, Nacogdoches and San
Augustine Counties, Texas," Prepared for Deep East Texas Electric
Cooperative, Inc., San Augustine, Texas. Document No. 060195, December
2008.
`Bnvironmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lake
Livingston—Rich 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Polk and San .Tacinto
Counties, Texas," Prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Nacogdoches, Texas. Document No. 080109, October 2008.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Impact Statement — NW
Texarkana 345-kV Transmission Line, Bowie County, Texas, and
Hempstead, Miiler, and Little River Counties, Arkansas," Prepared for
ROB R. REID � 8 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
American Electric Power Seroice Corporation as an Agent for Southwestern
Electric Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana. Document N. 070031, June
2008.
"Environmental Impact Statement and Alternative Routing Analysis — Sugar
Hill 138-kV Transmission Line, Hempstead, Miller, and Little River
Counties, Arkansas," Prepared for American Electric Power Service
Corporation as an agent for Southwestern Elect�ic Power Company,
Shreveport, Louisiana. Document No. 070146, January 2008.
"Environmental Impact Statement and Alternative Routing Analysis — Turk
to SE Texarkana 138-kV Transmission Line, Hempstead, Miller, and Little
River Counties, Arkansas," Prepared for American Electric Power Service
Corporation as an Agent for Southwestern Electric Power Company,
Shreveport, Louisiana, DocumentNo. 070147, January, 2008.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Enstor 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Liberty County, Texas," Prepared
for Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas. Document
No. 070091, November 2007.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Ajo-Zorillo-Sarita 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Kenedy County,
Texas," Prepared for AEP Texas Central Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Document No. 070097, June 2007.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Clear Springs/Zorn to Hutto 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Williamson,
Travis, Caldwell, Hays, and Guadalupe Counties, Texas", Prepared for
LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin, Texas. Document
050074-Volumes I and II, March 2007.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Wilson to Sutherland Springs 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Wilson
County, Texas," Prepared for Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Gonzales, Texas. Document No. 060350, March 2007.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Rim Rock to Goat Creek 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Kerr County,
Texas," Prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin,
Texas. Document No. 050073, February 2007.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Fayetteville to North Fayetteville 161-kV Transmission Line Conversion
Proj ect, Washington County, Arkansas," Prepared for Southwestern Electric
Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana, Document No. 060322, December
2006.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed NTMWD Lake Tawakoni 13 8-
kV Transmission Line Project, Van Zandt County, Texas," prepared for
Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., Kaufman, Texas. Document No.
060264, No�ember 2006.
"Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Chambers Spring to
Tontitown 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Benton and Washington
Counties, Arkansas," prepared for Southwestern Electric Power Company,
ROB R. REID � 9 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Shreveport, Louisiana. Document No. 060250, September 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Medina Lake-CPS 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Bandera, Medina, and
Bexar Counties, Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services
Corporation, Austin, Texas. Document No. 060125, July 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
RCEC 138-kV Interconnect Project, Henderson and Van Zandt Counties,
Texas," prepared for Rayburn County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Rockwall,
Texas. DocumentNo. 060040, July 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Hidalgo/Rio Rico to Stewart Road Transmission Line Project, Hidalgo,
County, Texas," prepared for AEP Texas Central Company, Corpus Christi,
Texas. DocumentNo. 060038, June 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis far the San
Miguel to Lobo 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Atascosa, McMullen,
LaSalle and VJebb Counties, Texas," prepared for AEP Texas Central
Company, Corpus Christi, Texas. Document No. 040374, June 2006.
"Routing Analysis Siloam Springs to Chambers Spring 161-kV Transmission
Line, Benton County, Arkansas," prepared for Southwestern Electric Power
Company, Shreveport, Louisiana. DocumentNo. 060039, May 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Sand Springs 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Wood County, Texas,"
prepared for Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Quitman, Texas.
Document Na. 050274, Apri12006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Cagnon to Lytle 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Bexar, Medina and
Atascosa Counties, Texas," prepared for City Public Service of San Antonio,
San Antonio, Texas. DocumentNo. 050041, January 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Amite South Phase 2 230-kV Transmission Line Project, Ascension, St.
James, and St. John the Baptist Parishes, Louisiana," prepared for Entergy
Services, Inc., as agent for Entergy Louisiana, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana.
Document No. 050093, December 2005.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the 345-kV
Hillje Project, Fort Bend, Wharton, Matagorda and Brazoria Counties,
Texas," prepared for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, Houston,
Texas. Document No. 040366, September 2005.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Merlin to L-17 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Orange County, Texas,"
prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont, Texas. Document No.
050119, August 2005.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Port Acres to Keith Lake 230-kV Transmission Line Project, Jefferson
County, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont, Texas.
Document No. 050105, July 2005.
ROB R. REID � 10 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Winnsboro to North Mineola 138-kV Transmission Line Project in Wood,
Franklin and Hopkins Counties, Texas," prepared for Southwestern Electric
Power Co., Shreveport, Louisiana. Document No. 040165, September 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Sandy Creek to Sunrise Beach 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Llano
County, Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation,
Austin, Texas, Document No. 030109, June 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Cagnon Road to LCRA Tie 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Bexar and
Medina Counties, Texas," prepared for City Public Service of San Antonio,
San Antonio, Texas, Document No. 030151, June 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for TXLT
Electric Delivery Company's Proposed Jacksboro-West Denton 345-kV
Transmission Line Project in 7ack, Wise, and Denton Counties, Texas,"
prepared for TXU Electric Delivery Company, Fort Worth, Texas, Document
No. 030302, June 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Hill Country 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Kendall County, Texas,"
prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 030327, May 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Staley to Point Blank 138-kV Transmission Line Project, San Jacinto
County, Texas," prepared for Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Livingston, Texas, Document No. 030128, Apri12004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Johnstown to Porter 230-kV Transmission Line Project, Montgomery
County, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont, Texas,
Document No. 040061, March 2004.
"Environmental Assessment for Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s Proposed Line
457 to Carroll Street Park Switching Station 13 8-kV Transmission Line
Project, Jefferson County, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc.,
Beaumont, Texas, Document No. 030264, January 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Cagnon-Kenda11345-kV Transmission Line Project, Kendall County,
Texas," prepared for Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 020396, January 2004. •
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Dayton to Gordon 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Liberty County,
Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont, Texas, Document
No. 030322, December 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Farmers
Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s (dba FEC Electric) Proposed Forney -NW Terrell
138-kV Transmission Line Project, Kaufman County, Texas," prepared for
Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc., Greenville, Texas, Document No.
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030261, December 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Glasscockto Andice 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Williamson County,
Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin,
Texas, DocumentNo. 000226, November 2003.
`Bnvironmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Sharyland Utilities Meacico Tie 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Hidalgo
County, Texas," prepared for Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, LLP, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 030127, October 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Pittsburg to Winnsboro 138-kV Transmission Line Project in Camp,
Franklin, and Wood Counties, Texas," prepared for Southwestein Electric
Power Co., Shreveport, Louisiana, Document No. 020203, August 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Southwest Research Institute 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Bexar
County, Texas," prepared for City Public Service of San Antonio, San
Antonio, Texas, Document No. 020354, July 2003.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed North McCamey to Rio Pecos
138-kV Transmission Line, Upton, Crane, And Crocicett Counties, Texas,"
prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 030009, May 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Hamilton Wolfe 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Bexar County, Texas,"
prepared for City Public Service of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas,
Document No. 030101, May 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
NGPL (Kinder Morgan) to Devers 138-kV Transmission Line Project,
Liberty County, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont,
Texas, Document No. 030034, Apri12003.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed China to Porter 230-kV
Transmission Line Project Jefferson, Hardin, Liberiy, Harris, and
Montgomery Counties, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc.,
Beaumont, Texas, Document No. 020119, December 2002.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Twin Buttes to Big Lake/SAPS Cut-In 138-kV Transmission Line Project
Tom Green County, Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services
Corp., Austin, Texas, Document No. 010141, December 2002.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Fort Lancaster to Friend Ranch 138-kV Transmission Line Crockett, Pecos,
and Terrell Counties, Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services
Corporation, Austin, Texas, Document No. 020029, November 2002.
"Environmental Assessrnent and Altemative Route Analysis for the North
McCamey to Southwest Mesa Tap 138-kV Transmission Line Proj ect Upton
County, Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation,
Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 020129, October 2002.
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"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Crane to McElroy/N.
McCamey Cut-In 138-kV Transmission Line Crane and Upton Counties,
Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Seivices Corporation, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 020130, September 2002.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Northeast Water Plant 138-kV Transmission Line Project Hanis County,
Texas," prepared for Reliant Energy HL&P, Houston, Texas, Document No.
010403, July 2002.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Hickory Forest to New Berlin 138-kV Transmission Line Project Guadalupe
County, Texas," prepared for Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative,
Gonzales, Texas, Document No. 010314, June 2002.
"Environmental Assessment for the Nueces Bay to Partland 138-kV
Transmission Line Project Nueces County, Texas," prepared for Arnerican
Electric Power, Dallas Texas, Document No. 020048, March 2002.
"Environmental Assessment for the Nueces Bay to Dupont Switch 13 8-kV
Transmission Line Project Nueces County, Texas," prepared for American
Electric Power, Dallas Texas, Document No. 020047, March 2002.
"Environmental Assessment for the Nueces Bay to Lon Hill and Nueces Bay
to Up River Road 138-kV Transmission Line Project Nueces County,
Texas," prepared for American Electric Power, Dallas Texas, Document No.
010426, March 2002.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lower
Colorado River Authority's Proposed Macedonia to Hockley 138-kV
Transmission Line Project Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties,
Texas," prepared for Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 981789, July 2001.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Graham-Jacksboro 345-kV Transmission Line Project Young and Jack
Counties, Texas," prepared for TXiJ Electric Company, Fort Worth, Texas,
Document No. 990513, May 2401.
"State Highway 130 from I-35 North of Georgetown to I-10 Near Seguin -
Environmental Impact Statement," Draft December, 1999/Final March 2001,
(Atkins Project Manager)
"Environmental Assessment and Altemative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Conroe to Forest 138-kV Transmission Line Project Montgomery County,
Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont, Texas, Document
No. 000338, December 2000.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Capote to Hickory Forest 138-kV Transmission Line Project Guadalupe
County, Texas," prepared for Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative,
Gonzales, Texas, Document No.991436, November 2000.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
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Van Raub 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Bexar, Kendall, Bandera, and
Comal Counties, Texas," prepared for City Public Service of San Antonio,
San Antonio, Texas, Document No. 991488, September 2000.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Kunitz to Wink 138-kV
Transmission Line, Culberson, Reeves, Loving, and Winkler Counties,
Texas," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 000006, May 2000.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Lockhart to Dump Hill 138/69-
kV Transmission Line, Caldwell Counry, Texas," prepared the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 991383, March
2000.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Morgan Creek-Twin Buttes-Red Creek-Comanche 345-kV Transmission
Line Project, Mitchell, Coke, Sterling, Tom Green, Runnels, Concho,
Coleman, McCulloch, Brown, Mills, and Comanche Counties, Texas,"
prepared for TXLT Electric, Fort Worth, Texas, and West Texas Utilities
Company, Abilene, Texas, Document No. 990514, February 2000.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Spring Creek 138-kV Transmission Line Project,
Montgomery and Harris Counties, Texas," prepared for Entergy/Gulf States
Utilities Company, Beaumont, Texas, DocumentNo. 991143, December
1999.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Fayette Power Project -Lytton
Springs 345-kV Transmission Line, Caldwell, Bastrop, and Fayette Counties,
Texas," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 990818, July 1999.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hays Energy 345-kV
Transmission Line, Hays and Guadalupe Counties, Texas," prepared for the
Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 990086,
April 1999.
"Environmental Assessment - Frontera Generation Limited Partnership - Rio
Bravo Electrical Interconnection Project, Hidalgo County, Texas," prepared
for Frontera Generation Limited Partnership, Dallas, Texas/U.S. Department
of Energy, Washington, D.C., DOE/EA-1297, April 1999.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Buda-Rohr 138-kV
Transmission Line, Hays County, Texas," prepared for the Lower Coforado
River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 990085, March 1999.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Jasper-
Newton Electric Cooperative's McGee 138-kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project, Jasper County, Texas," prepared for Jasper-Newton
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Kirbyville, Texas, Document No. 980285,
December 1998.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Mustang Island Transmission Line Project, Nueces County, Texas," prepared
for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, Document No.
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980884, November 1998.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lower
Colorado River Authority's Proposed Segovia Transmission Line Project,
Kimble County, Texas," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority,
Austin, Texas, Document No. 971620, October 1998.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Coldspring to Wolf Creek to
Dorrell 138-kV Transmission Line Project, San Jacinto, Walker, and
Montgomery Counties, Texas," prepared for Sam Houston Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, Document No. 970128, August 1998.
"Environmental Assessrnent and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Big Lake-Ozona-Sonora 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Reagan,
Crockett, Schleicher, and Sutton Counties, Texas," prepared for West Texas
Utilities Company, Abilene, Texas, Document No. 971225, April 1998.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hill Country to Stonegate 138-
kV Transmission Line Project at Camp Bullis, Texas," prepared for City
Public Service Company of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, Document No.
960210, February 1998.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Friendship to Circle C to Manchaca 138-kV Transmission Line Project,
Travis and Hays Counties, Texas," prepared for Pedernales Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Johnson City, Texas, Document No. 970276, September
1997.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Upgrading of the Alum Creek
to Smithville 69-kV Transmission Line, Bastrop County, Texas," prepared
for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No.
970860, August 1997.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Wirtz to Granite Mountain 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Burnet
County, Texas," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 970133, June 1997.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Taylor Bayou 69-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for Entergy/Gulf
States, New Orleans, Louisiana, Document No. 961534, January 1997.
"Borrower's Environmental Report for the Proposed SN TX to Plainview 69-
kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for Midwest Electric Cooperative,
Inc., Roby, Texas, Document No. 961379, November 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Longworth 69-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for West Texas
Utilities Company, Abilene, Texas, Document No. 961378, November 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Snyder to Roby 69-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for West Texas
Utilities Company, Abilene, Texas, Document No. 960748, November 1996.
"Draft Environmental Impact Statement, U.S. 71 B Texarkana, Arkansas, to
DeQueen, Arkansas S Little River, Miller, and Sevier Counties, Arkansas
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and Bowie County, Texas," prepared for the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department and the Federal Highway Administration, State
ProjectNo.30108,DocumentNo. 930500,November 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Buttercup to Jollyville 138-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for the
Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 960328,
September 1996.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed UniversiTy Substation Project,"
prepared for Central and South West Services, Inc., Dallas, Texas, Document
No. 960749, July 1996.
"Borrowers Environmental Report for the South Palestine 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Anderson County, Texas," prepared for New Era
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Athens, Texas, Document No. 960079, 7une 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Gateway 138-kV Transmission Line/Substation Project," prepared for
Central and South West Services, Inc., Dallas, Texas, Document No. 960447,
May 1996.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed D.O. Aldridge-Hill/VJilson 69-
kV Transmission Line Project, Franklin and Hopkins Counties, Texas,"
prepared for Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Quitman, Texas,
DocumentNo. 930602, May 1996.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Central Heights-Martinsville
69/Future 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Nacogdoches County, Texas,"
prepared for Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., San Augustine,
Texas, Document No. 950760, November 1995.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Schertz to Parkway 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Volumes I
and II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document Nos. 950694 and 951020, November 1995.
"Envirorunental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Conroe to Oak Ridge 138-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared
for Entergy/Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, Texas, Document No. 950757,
October 1995.
"Comprehensive Routing, Environmental, and Engineering Studies for the
Onion Creek to Bergstrom 138-kV Transmission Line Project (subconsultant
to R.W. Beck for Environmental Assessment)," prepared for the City of
Austin Electric Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 950265,
September 1995.
"Borrowers Environmental Report for the Proposed Reno 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Lamar County, Texas," prepared for Lamar
County Electric Cooperative Association, Paris, Texas, Document No.
940512, June 1995.
"Environmental Impact Statement - Dane County Regional Airport, Madison,
Wisconsin." Prepared for the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration. Document No. 930870, June 1995.
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"Environmental Assessment and Aiternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Bo 138-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for Gulf Coast Power
Connect, Inc., Austin, Texas, Document No. 941206, Februaiy 1995.
"Environmental Assessment for the Temco-Evergreen 13 S-kV Transmission
Line Project Walker County, Texas," prepared for Sam Houston Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, Document No. 940669, November,
1994.
"Envirorunental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Mexico Tie 230-kV Transmission Line Project (Preliminary
Draft)," prepared for Central and South West Services, Inc., Dallas, Texas,
Document No. 930240, November 1994.
"Volume II Environmental Assessment of Alternative Routes for LCR.A's
Proposed Schumansville Project, Comal and Guadalupe Counties, Texas,"
prepared for The Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document
No. 930774, October 1994.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for LCRA's
Proposed Texas Wind Power Project 138-kV Transmission Line Culberson
County, Texas," prepared for The Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 940135, June 1994.
"Borrowers Environmental Report Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Proposed Two-Year Work Plan 1994-1995," prepared for Sam Houston
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas 77351, Document No. 940034,
March 1994.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Central
Power and Light Company's Proposed Roma 138-kV Transmission Line
Project," prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus Christi,
Texas, Document No. 930514, November 1993.
"Environmenfal Assessment for the Proposed Berea-Jacksonville 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Anderson, Cherokee and Houston Counties,
Texas," prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches,
Texas, Document No. 930066, October 1993.
"Environmental Assessrnent for the Proposed Swinneytown Tap-
Swinneytown 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Smith County, Texas,"
prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas,
Document No. 930069, October 1993.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Troup Tap-New Summerfield
138-kV Transmission Line Project, Smith and Cherokee Counties, Texas,"
prepared for East Texas Electric •Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas,
Document No. 930068, October 1993.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Jacksonville-Teaselville 138-
kV Transmission Line Project, Smith and Cherokee Counties, Texas,"
prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas,
Document No. 930067, October 1993.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Clyde Brady-E. Burges 138-
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kV Transmission Line Project, Van Zandt and Smith Counties, Texas,"
prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas,
Document No. 930070, October 1993.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Fredericksburg North Project-Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado
River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890251, June 1989 (Revised
August 1993).
"Volume I Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for the LCRA's
Proposed Schumansville Project," prepared for The Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 930016, May 1993.
"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for the Proposed
Fredericksburg North Project-Volume I," prepared for the Lower Colorado
River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 880069, April 1989 (Revised
January 1993).
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Eden Project, Conch CounTy,
Texas," prepared for West Texas Utilities Company, Abilene, Texas,
Document No. 910575, November 1992.
"Comprehensive Routing and Environmental Studies for the Seaholm to
Salem Walk 138-kV Transmission Line Project (CKT 976)," prepared for
The City of Austin Electric Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document
No. 900194, September 1992.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Kerr County Proj ect-Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 890178, May 1989 (Revised
September 1992).
"Borrowers Environmental Report for the Proposed 7ackson-Canton 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Van Zandt County, Texas," prepared for Rayburn
Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., Rockwall, Texas, DocumentNo. 910604,
July 1992.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Cross Valley Tie 345/138-kV Project," prepared for Central Power
and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, Document No. 900784, July
1992.
"Draft En�ironmental Impact Statement-Proposed Construction of Winston-
Salem Outer Beltway on New Location," prepared for North Carolina Dept.
of Transportation, FHWA-NC-EIS-92-06-D, Document No. 910124, June
1992.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Military Highway-CFE Tie 138/69-kV Transmission Line Project,
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas," prepared for Central Power and Light
Company, Corpus Christi, Texas/LT.S. Dept. of Energy, Document No.
910377, DOE/EA-0702. April 1992.
"Environmental Assessment for Central Power and Light Company's
Proposed Koch Refining Company 69/138-kV Transmission Line Relocation
Project," prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus Christi,
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Texas, Document No. 910439, January 1992.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Alamogordo to Ruidoso 115-kV Transmission Line Project,"
prepared for Texas-Ne��v Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth, Texas,
Document No. 900551, 7anuary 1992.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Rebuilding and Relocation of a
Portion ofthe Hicross-Buda Split 138-kV Transmission Line, Travis and
Hays Counties, Texas," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Auth.,
Austin, Texas, Document No. 900302, September 1991.
"Comprehensive Siting, Routing & Environmental Studies for the Oak Hill
138-kV Substation and Related Transmission Line Relocation Project,"
prepared for the City of Austin, Austin, Texas, Document No. 910044,
September 1991.
"Phase I Preacquisition Site Assessment-55-Acre Tract Southwest of the
Intersection of FM 1599 and Searcy Ranch Road, Harlingen, Texas,"
prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas,
Document No. 910411, August 1991.
"Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Proposed Construction of U. S. 220
to a Four-Lane Divided Facility on New Location that Extends
Approximately 153 Miles from Emery to south of Ellerbe in Montgomery
and Richmond Counties, North Carolina," prepared for the North Carolina
Dept. of Transportation, Raleigh, North Carolina, FHWA-NC-EIS-91-02-D,
July 1991.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
North Pole-Oilville-Short Pump 230-kV Transmission Line Project,"
prepared for Virginia Power, Richmond, Virginia, Document No. 890327,
July 1991.
"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for the Proposed Kerr
County Project-Volume I," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890196, April 1989 (Revised .Tune
1991).
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hilbig 13.8-kV In-Field Line
Addition Near Rockne, Bastrop County, Texas," prepared for the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 910179, May 1991.
"Borrowers Environtnental Report/Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Canton Tap - Mineola 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Van
Zandt, Smith and Wood Counties, Texas," prepared for Southwestern
Electric Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana and Rayburn Country
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Rockwall, Texas, DocumentNo. 900607, March
1991.
"Environmental Evaluation of the Proposed 138-kV Transmission Line
Between the Glenn Pine Substation and the Proposed Explorer Switching
Station in Van Zandt County, Texas," prepared for Kaufman County Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Kaufman, Texas and Rayburn Country Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Rockwall, Texas, Document No. 910041, March 1991.
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"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Explorer-Overton 138-kV Transmission Line Project-Kaufman, Van Zandt,
Henderson, Smith, Anderson, Cherokee and Rusk Counties, Texas," prepared
for Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., Rockwall, Texas, Document
No. 900556, February 1991.
"A Review of Available Information on Black-capped Vireo Occurrence in
Relation to the Lower Colorado River Authority's Electric Transmission
Facilities," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
DocumentNo. 900700, January 1991 (with staffl.
"Comprehensive Routing and Environmental Studies for the Sprinkle to
Howard Lane 138-kV Project (CKT 974/975)," prepared for the City of
Austin, Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 900021, January 1991.
"Borrowers Environmental Report-Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc. -
Proposed Two-Year Work Plan-1991-1992," prepared for Sam Houston
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, Document No. 910015,
January 1991.
"Alternative Routing Analysis and Environmental Report for the Proposed
Dripping Springs to Wimberley 138-kV Transmission Line and Substation,"
prepared for Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc., Johnson City, Texas,
Document No. 900614, November 1990.
"Environmental Analysis of South Padre Island - Port Isabel 138-kV
Underground Transmission Cable," prepared for Central Power and Light
Co., Corpus Christi, Texas, DocumentNo. 890699, October 1990.
"Supplemental Biological Assessment of the Endangered Attwater's Prairie
Chicken and Bald Eagle Along CPL's Proposed Lon C. Hill-Coleto Creek
345-kV Transmission Line," prepared for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Galveston, Texas, Document No. 900619, October 1990.
"Borrowers Environmental Report - Six Mile - Leach 138-kV Transmission
Line Project, Sabine & Newton Counties, Texas," prepared for Tex-La
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No. 890651,
September 1990.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lytton
Springs-Slaughter Lane Project," prepared for the City of Austin, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 890501, 5eptember 1990.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Central
Power and Light Company's Proposed Santo Nino 138-kV Transmission
Line and Substation," Webb County, Texas, prepared for Central Power and
Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, Document No. 900034, August 1990.
"Environmental Assessment & Alternative Route Analysis - Pineland -
Rayburn Switchyard 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Sabine and Jasper
Counties, Texas," prepared for Tex-La Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No. 890650, August 1990.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Pisek Project," prepared for the
Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890377,
Mat•ch 1990.
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"Borrowers Environmental Report - Center-Holly 138-kV Transmission Line
Project, Shelby & San Augustine Counties, Texas," prepared for Tex-La
Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No.
890649, February 1990.
"Environmental Assessment for the Winchester to Salem 138-kV
Transmission Line Project," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 89Q384, December 1989.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment for the Lon C.
Hill-Coleto Creek 345-kV Transmission Line (Volumes I and II)," prepared
for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, Document No.
890149, December 1989.
"Environmenta] Information Document for the Proposed Aristech
Cumene/Phenol Complex, Mount Airy, Louisiana," prepared for Aristech
Chemical Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Document No. 890115, October
1989.
"Borrowers Environmental Report for the Proposed Tenaha-Timpson 138-kV
Transmission Line/30-Megawatt Load Shift Project," prepared for Tex-La
Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No.
880728, September 1989.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Central
Power and Light Company's Proposed Javelina 138-kV Transmission Line
and Substation," prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus
Christi, Texas, Document No. 890135, September 1989.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment for the Proposed
Gill 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Harrison County, Texas," prepared
for Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative, Inc., Marshall, Texas, Document
No. 890070, June 1989.
"Environmentai Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis-Chesterfield to
Chickahominy 230-kV Project," prepared for Virginia Power, R.ichmond,
Virginia, Document No. 880720, June 1989.
"Environmental Assessment for a Proposed 138-kV Transmission Line
Relocation Near Kyle, Hays County, Texas," prepared for the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890241, June 1989.
"A Review ofAvailable Information on Black-capped Vireo Occurrence in
Relation to the Lower Colorado River Authority's Electric Transmission
Facilities," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 890D20, February 1989 (with staffl.
"Environmental Assessment - Lampasas-Goldthwaite 69-kV Transmission
Line Project," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin,
Texas, DocumentNo. 880505, February 1989.
"Environmental Information Document," prepared for the EI Paso County
Lower Valley Water District Authority, Socorro, Texas, Document No.
880679, December 1988 (with Jones and Neuse, Inc. and Conde Engineering,
Inc.).
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"Environmental Report for the Proposed Childress to Paducah 138-kV
Transmission Line Project," prepared for West Texas Utilities Company,
Abilene, Texas, Document No. 880628, November 1988.
"Borrowers Environmental Report for the Proposed West Munson-Quinlan-
Wieland 138-kV Transrnission Line and Substations," prepared for Farmers
Electric Cooperative, Inc., Greenville, Texas, Document No. 880563,
November 1988.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Mill Creek Project - Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 880292, September 1988.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Central
Power and Light Company's Proposed Homeport 138-kV Transmission Line
and Substation," prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus
Christi, Texas, Document No. 880363, September 1988.
"Environmental Information Document for a Proposed Wood Products
Manufacturing Facility in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana," prepared for
Temple-Eastex, Inc., Diboll, Texas, Document No. 880422, August 1988.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Colorado County Project - Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado
River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 880406, August 1988.
"Borrowers Environmental Repoi�t for the Proposed Moss Hi11230-kV
Transmission Line and Substation," prepared for Sam Houston Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, Document No. 880202, June 19$8.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Loudoun to Clark 230-kV
Project," prepared for Virginia Power, Glen Allen, Virginia, DocumentNo.
880065, June 1988.
"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for the Proposed Colorado
Counry Project - Volume I," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 880068, April 1988.
"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for the Propased Mill Creek
Project - Volume I," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority,
Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 870888, February 1988.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed North Anna to Mitche11230-kV
Project," prepared for Vixginia Power, Glen Allen, Virginia, Document No.
870598, January 1988.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Kerrville South Project - Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 870784, December 1987.
`Bnvironmental Assessment for the Ferguson-Buchanan 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Burnet and Llano Counties, Texas," prepared for
the Lower Colorado Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 870518, July
1987.
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"Environmental Assessment for the Buchanan-Mormon Mill 138-kV
Transmission Line Proj ect, Burnet and Llano Counties, Texas," prepared for
the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 870517,
July 1987.
"Environmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 968 13 S-
kV Transmission Line Proj ect," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 870600, June 1987.
`Bnvironmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 966 13 8-
kV Transmission Line Proj ect," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 870126, June 1987.
"Part A: Environmental Assessment of Mid-Term and Long-Term
Development Options at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport," prepared for the
City of Austin Department of Aviation; prepared by the Greiner Austin Team
- Joint Venture, Document No. 860722, April 1987.
"Environmental Assessment of Alternative Routes for LCRA's Proposed
Deanville Project - Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colarado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 861322, March 1987.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment for the Lon C.
Hill - Coleto Creek 345-kV Transmission Line," prepared for Central Power
and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, Document No. 860548, February
1987.
"Environmental Assessrnent of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 961 138-
kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 861316, December 1986.
"Environmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 3125 345-
kV Transmission Line Proj ect," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 860579, September 1986.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment of the City of
Austin's Proposed CKT 912 Transmission Line Piroject within the City of
West Lake Hills, Texas," prepared for the City of Austin Electric UtiliTy
Department, Austin, Texas, DocumentNo. 851130, August 1986.
"Osuna Road Improvements (From Second Street to the North Diversion
Channel) Project No. M-4052(2) Environmental Assessment," prepared for
the County of Bernalillo, New Mexico, Document No. 86078, August 1986.
"Borrower's Environmental Report: Port Lavaca-Vanderbilt 138-kV
Transmission Line and Substation-Jackson, Victoria, and Calhoun Counties,
Texas," prepared for South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nursery, Texas,
Document No. 860208, March 1986.
"Borrower's Environmental Report: Orange Grove - Driscoll 138-kV
Transmission Line and Substation-Jim Wells and Nueces Counties, Texas,"
prepared for South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nursery, Texas,
Document No. 860199, March 1986.
"Water Availability Study for the Guadalupe and San Antonio River Sasins,"
prepared for the San Antonio River Authority, Guadalupe-Blanco River
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Authority, and City of San Antonio, Document No. 85580 (wildlife section),
February 1986.
"Environmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 972 138-
kV Transmission Line Proj ect," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85896, October 1985.
"Environmental Assessment of the Giddings to Lexington 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Lee County, Texas," prepared for the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85733, August
1985.
"Environmental Assessment of the Mormon Mills 138-kV Transmission Line
Project, Travis and Burnet Counties, Texas," prepared for the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85611, July 1985.
"Environmental Assessment of the CiTy of Austin's Proposed CKT 3126 345-
kV Transmission Line Proj ect," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85652, July 1985.
"Environmental Assessment of Alternative Routes for LCRA's Proposed
�Round Top Project - Volume II," prepared far the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 55558, June 1985.
"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for LCRA's Proposed
Deanville Project - Volume I," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 841024, March 1985 (Revised
November 1986).
"Existing Environmental of the Region of Interest for LCRA's Proposed
Round Top Project - Volume I," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 861023, February 1985.
"Calvert Project-Ecology Baseline Report - 1985 Update," prepared for
Phillips Coal Company, Richardson, Texas, DocumentNo. 85614,.July 1985.
"Final Report on Pre-Consri•uction Monitoring of Brown Pelican and
Migratory Waterfowl Movements Near CP&L's Proposed Laguna Madre
Transmission Line," prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Corpus
Christi, Texas, Document No. 85431, June 1985.
"Environmental Review of Pedernales Electric Cooperative's Proposed
Service Center - FM 1431, Williamson County, Texas," prepared for
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc., Johnson City, Texas, Job No. 7519,
Letter Report, December 1985.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment for the Proposed
Coldspring 138-kV Transmission Line," prepared for Sam Houston Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, Document No. 84889, December 1984.
"Environmental Evaluation Relating to Petitions to Designate 178 Square
Miles in Bastrop and Lee Counties as Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining,"
prepared for Aluminum Company of America, City Public Service of San
Antonio, Shell Mining Company, and Texas Mining and Reclamation
Association, DocumentNo. 84387, July 1984.
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"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for LCRA's Proposed
Kerrville South Project," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority,
Austin, Texas, Document No. 84314, June 1984. (Revised November 1987).
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
China to Porter 500-kV Transmission Line," prepared for Gulf States
Utilities Company, Beaumont, Texas, Document No. 83566, January 1984.
"Environmental Impact Statement - Flint Creek to Oklahoma 345-kV
Transmission Line," prepared for Southwestern Electric Power Company,
Shreveport, Louisiana, Document No. 83479, October 1983.
"An Environmental Assessment of Alternative Lignite Conveyor Routes
Between the Cummins Creek Mine and Fayette Power Project," prepared for
the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 83437,
August 1983.
"An Environmental Assessment of Alternative Lignite Transportation
Methods Between the Cummins Creek Mine and the Fayette Power Project,"
prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document
No. 83385, July 1983.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Turtle Creek to Hunt 138-kV
Transmission Line, Kerr County, Texas," prepared for Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 83072, March 1983.
"Environtnental Assessment for the Hunter to Sattler 138-kV Transmission
Line, Hays and Comal Counties, Texas," prepared for Pedernales Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Johnson City, Texas, Document No. 83138, March 1983.
"Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Malakoff Electric Generating
Station and Trinity Mine, Henderson and Anderson Counties, Texas"
(Wildtife Sections), Third-Pariy EIS prepared for U.S. EPA, Dallas, Texas,
EPA 906/9-83-002, February 1983.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment for the
Fayetteville-Salem 345-kV Transmission Line," prepared for Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 82522, December
1982.
"Review and Comparison of Three Lignite Mine Reserve Fatal Flaw
Reports," prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Waco,
Texas, Document No. 82430, September 1982.
"Final Environmental Impact Statement, Henry W. Pirkey Power Plant Unit
1/South Hallsville Surface Lignite Mine Project, Harrison County, Texas,"
Third-Party EIS prepared for U.S. EPA, Dallas, Texas, EPA 906/9-82-011,
Document No. 82241, September 1982.
"Fatal Flaw Analysis of the Proposed Morgan Hill Lignite Project,
Limestone and Freestone Counties, Texas," Client Confidential, Document
No. 82393, September 1982.
"Prepared Testimony of Rob R. Reid for the Proposed Temco to Evergreen
138-kV Transmission Line, Walker County, Texas," prepared for Sam
Houston Electric Cooperative, Livingston, Texas, June 1982; testimony
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given before Public Utility Commission of Texas in Public Hearing on
August 12, 1982.
"Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Henry W. Pirkey Power Plant Unit
1/South Hallsville Surface Lignite Mine Project, Harrison County, Texas,"
Third-Party EIS prepared for U.S. EPA, Dallas, Texas, EPA 906/9-82-004,
Document No. 81451, March 1982.
"Environmenta]/Regulatory Fatal Flaw Analysis for the Malvern Lignite
Prospect in Hot Spring County, Arkansas," Client Confidential, Document
No. 81515, January 1982.
"EnvironmentaURegulatory Fatal Flaw Analysis for the Benton Lignite
Prospect in Grant and Saline Counties, Arkansas," Client Confidential,
Document No. 81514, January 1982.
"Upper Guadalupe River Basin Water Supply Project - Final Report,"
prepared for Upper Guadalupe River Authority, Kerrville, Texas, and
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Seguin, Texas, DocumentNo. 81137-
Rl, October 1981 (Wildlife Sections).
"Fish and Wildlife Resources of the Blue Ribbon Mine Site, Delta County,
Colorado," prepared for Western Associated Coal Corp., Denver, Colorado,
Document No. 81405, August 1981 (with J. Koblitz).
"Aransas Pass Hunting & Fishing Club - Proposed Project Plan, McCampbell
Slough, San Patricio County, Texas," prepared for Aransas Pass Hunting &
Fishing Club, Corpus Christi, Texas, Document No. 81292, August 1981.
"Baseline Environmental Studies of the Proposed Dolet Hills Power Plant
Transportive Systems Corridors," prepared for Southwestern Electric Power
Company, Shreveport Louisiana, Document No. 81415, August 1981.
"Baseline Survey of the Terrestrial Ecology of the Site X Project Area,"
Henderson County, Texas, DocumentNo. 81253, Client Confidential, July
1981 (with C.H. Perino).
"Borrower's Environmental Report - San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s,
Lignite Fired Power Plant, Unit No. 1, Atascosa County, Texas," prepared
for San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc., Jourdanton, Texas, Document No.
81114, March 1981.
"Fatal Flaw Analysis of the Added Area to the Sparta Mine, Calhoun County,
Arkansas," Document No. 80392, Client Confidential, March 1981.
"Environmental Analysis - Elm Mott/Whitney 345-kV Transmission Line
and Substation," prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.,
Waco, Texas, Document No. 80104, March 1981.
"Borrower's Environmental Report: Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s
Two Year Work Plan," prepared for Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Mercedes, Texas, Document No. 81061, February 1981.
"Baseline Ecological Studies of the Richland-Chambers Reservoir Site,"
prepared for Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District
Number One, Document No. 80340, January 1981.
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"Vegetation and Wildlife Resources of the Black Mesa and Kayenta Mine
Site," prepared for Peabody Coal Company, Flagstaff, Arizona, Document
No. 8071, December 1980.
"Baseline Ecological Survey - Jewett Mine Project," prepared for
Northwestern Resources Company, Huntsville, Texas, Document No. 79260,
July 1980.
"Transmission Facility Alternatives Evaluation and Siting Report - Elm
Mott/Whitney 345-kV," prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative,
Inc., Waco, Texas, Document No. 80175, July 1980.
"Permit Application for Meeker Area Mines and Associated Facilities - Rio
Blanco County, Colorado," Eight Volumes, prepared for Northetn Coal
Company, Denver, Colorado, Document No. 8070, June 1980.
"Biological Assessment of the Impact of a Proposed 138-kV Transmission
Line on Threatened and Endangered Species in Bell County, Texas,"
prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Waco, Texas,
Document No. 8013, January 1980.
"Borrower's Environmental Report: Youngsport Tap Line, Bell County,
Texas," prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Waco, Texas,
Document No. 8014, January 1980.
"Environmental Impact Statement - Flint Creek-Neosho 161-kV
Transmission Line and Decatur-South Substation," Wildlife Sections,
prepared for Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, Document
No. 79155, November 1979.
"Supplement to Appendix S- Monitoring Program, Proposed Multipurpose
Deepwater Port and Crude Oil Distribution System, Galveston, Texas,"
Document No. 78160-51, September 1979.
"Studies of the Effects of Alterations of Freshwater Inflows into Matagorda
Bay Area, Texas, Phase I, Final Report," Appendix E, Fish & Wildlife
Resources, September 1979 (with T.D. Hayes).
"Biological Assessment of the Impact of a Proposed Multipurpose
Deepwater Port at Galveston, Texas on Threatened and Endangered
Species," Document No. 79108, July 1979.
"Biological Assessment of the Impact of a Proposed 345-kV Transmission
Line on Threatened and Endangered Species in Wilson and Guadalupe
Counties, Texas," prepared for Srazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.,
Waco, Texas, Document No. 79114, July 1979.
"Preliminary Ecological Evaluation of the Barton Creek Watershed -
Appendix A," In: "A Study of Some Effects of Urbanization on the Barton
Creek Watershed," Document No. 7995, June 1979 (with J.R. MacRae and
D.B. Adams).
"Environmental Analysis: Youngsport Tap Line" (draft), prepared for Brazos
Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Waco, Texas, Document No. 7965, April
1979 (with J.R. Schenck and P.J. Grubb).
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"Ecological Considerations Associated with the Disposal of Produced Water
into Mound Lake, Terry and Lynn Counties, Texas," Document No. 7922,
Februaiy 1979 (with J.M. Wiersema).
"Environmental Overview of a Proposed Surface Lignite Coal Mine in West-
Central Alabama," Wildlife Section, Document No. 78149, November 1978.
"Baseline 5urvey of the Terrestrial Ecology of the Malakoff-Cayuga Mining
Prospect," prepared for North American Coal Corporation, Dallas, Texas,
Document No. 78165, November 1978 (with D.B. Adams).
"Environmental Impact Assessment and Evaluation of Alternatives for Lake
Travis," Land Use and Ecology Section, prepared for U,S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Fort Worth District, Document No. 7890, November 1978 (with
D.B. Adams).
"Environmental Assessment Report - Proposed Multipurpose Deep-Water
Port and Crude Oil Distribution System," Galveston, Texas, Vol. III,
Appendix I- Wildlife, Dacument No. 7834, Navember 1978.
"Environmental Assessment Report - Proposed Multipurpose Deep-Water
Port and Crude Oil Distribution System," Galveston, Texas, Wildlife Section,
Document No. 7825, November 1978.
"Saseline Ecology Studies, Calvert Lignite Prospect," Wildlife Section,
Document No. 78157, October 1978.
"Appendix to Volume II - Plan Summary Report, Lower Colorado Basin,
Water Quality Management Plan," Biology Section, prepared for the Lower
Colorado River Authority by and Turner, Collie, and Braden, Inc., Document
No. 7880, June 1978.
"Environmental Analysis - CEPCO Microwave Relay System," Cajun
Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Document No. 7859, June 1978 (with D.B.
Adams).
"Wildlife Baseline Report - Carter Oil Company Prospect," prepared for
Dames & Moore, Houston, Texas, Document No. 7874, May 1978 (with J.R.
Schenck and G.G. Raun).
"A Windshield and Multivariate Approach to the Classification, Inventory,
and Evaluation of Wildlife Habitat: An Exploratory Study," Presented at: A
Workshop - The Use of Multivariate Statistics in Studies of Wildlife Habitat,
23-24 April 1980, Burlington, Vermont. Sponsored by: School ofNatural
Resources, University of Vermont; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; USDA
Forest Service. USDA Forest Service Gen. Tech. Report RM-87, August
1981 (with C.E. Grue and N.J. Silvy).
"Competition Between Bobwhite and Scaled Quail for Breeding Habitat in
Texas," Pro.c. Ann. Conf. S.E. Fish and Wildlife Agencies. 33: (146-153),
1979 (with N.J. Silvy and C.E. Grue).
"Correlation of Habitat Parameters with Whistle-Count Densities of
Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) and Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) in
Texas," M.S. thesis, 1977.
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ATTACHMENT 2- BRIAN MACIK'S RESUME
BRIAN MACIK
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
YEARS OF EXPER/ENCE
5
EDUCAT/ON
> B.A., Environmental Studies, University
of Pittsburgh, 2006
> B.A., Political Science, University of
Pittsburg,2006
AFF/L/AT/ONS
> American Planning Association
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EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Mr. Macik is an environmental planner with experience in environmental
analysis and land use planning. His primary duties include the production of
environmental assessments (EA) for electrical transmission line routing
projects as well as documenting project effects on land use, socioeconomics,
visual and aesthetic qualities, ecology, and other impacts. His experience also
includes the preparation of EAs, environmental impact reports (EIR), and
mitigation monitoring and reporting programs (MMRP) for large-scale
master planned residential, commercial, and industrial projects in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY
Electric Transmission Texas, Las Brisas to Sand Dollar to
NopalitolLon Hill 345 kV Transmission Line Projects, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of two
projects' environmental setting and impact analysis for EAs and alternative
route anatyses including socioeconomic and land use characteristics.
Attended and participated in the projects' public meetings. The projects
involved the of routing two new single-circuit 345 kV electric transmission
lines through the northwestern portion of Corpus Christi, which contains the
Port of Corpus Christi, the Rincon Bayou, Nueces Bay, and high-density
industrial and residential development.
Electric Transmission Texas, Bluff Creek to Brown 345 kV
Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of the
project's environmental setting for its EA and alternative route analysis,
including the socioeconomic and land use characteristics. The project
involved routing of new double circuit 345 kV electric ta•ansmission 1'rne in a
three-county region in central Texas.
Electric Transmission Texas, Bowman to Oklaunion 345 kV
Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for prepa�•ation of the description of the
project's environmental setting for its EA and alternative route analysis,
including the socioeconomic and land use characteristics. The project
involved routing of new 345 kV electric transmission line in a three-county
region in north-central Texas.
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Electric Transmission Texas, Riley to Edith Clarke to
Cottonwood 345 kV Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of the
project's environmental setting and impact analysis for its EA and alternative
route analysis including the socioeconomic and land use characteristics. The
project involved routing of new double-circuit 345 kV electric transmission
line in an eight-county region in north Texas.
Electric Transmission Texas, Tesla to Riley 345 kV Transmission
Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of the
project's environmental setting and impact analysis for its EA and alternative
route analysis including the socioeconomic and land use characteristics. The
project involved routing of new double-circuit 345 kV electric transmission
line in a three-county region in north Texas.
Electric Transmission Texas, Barney Davis-Laguna 138 kV
Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of the
project's environmental setting and impact analysis for its EA and alternative
route analysis including the socioeconomic and land use characteristics.
Attended and participated in the project's public meetings. The project
involved the challenge of routing of a new single-circuit 138 kV electric
transmission line through the Flour Bluff area of Corpus Christi, which
contains high-density residential areas, a military airfield, a large school
district campus, park and wildlife areas, and large water bodies.
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), McCamey D to Kendall
to Gillespie 345 kV Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of the
project's environmental setting and impact analysis for its EA and alternative
route analysis including the socioeconomic and land use characteristics.
Attended and participated in the projecYs public meetings. The project
in�olved routing of a new double-circuit 345 kV electric transmission line
through an eight-county region of west Texas and the Hill Country.
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), Twin Buttes to
McCamey D 345 KV Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of
existing conditions and potential impacts associated with land use,
socioeconomic, and- aesthetic resources located within the proj ect's study
area. Attended and participated in the project's public meetings and provided
assistance during the public intervention process. The project involved
routing of a new double-circuit 345 kV electric transmission line through a
three-county region of west Texas.
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Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) and Habitat Conservation Plan, Routine
Maintenance and Repair of Facilities and Installation and
operation of New Facilities, Texas
Environmental Planner for preparation of the description of the proj ect's
environmental setting and impact analysis for land use, aesthetics,
socioeconomics, and environmental justice characteristics. The project
involved ensuring compliance with the Endangered Species Act for
construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission
facilities throughout 103 counties in Texas.
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, SH 71 East Drainage
Improvement EA, Texas
Field Technician responsible for surveying trees using specific protocol to
document particular size and species Type of trees along a highway expansion
right-of-way as well as ensuring compliance with City of Austin tree
preservation requirements. The project involved widening of SH 71 in Travis
County, Texas.
Lower Colorado River Authority, McCamey B to North McCamey
138 kV Transmission Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of the description of the
project's environmental setting for its EA and alternative route analysis
including the land use characteristics, community resources, and aesthetic
qualities. The project involved routing of a new 138 kV electric transmission
line circuit to an existing double circuit capable transmission line in a three-
county region in southwestern Texas.
CPS Energy, Anderson to Westover Hills 138 kV Transmission
Line Project, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for field reconnaissance and analysis of
the project's impact on socioeconomics, land use, and ecology in the EA and
alternative route analysis. The project involved the construction and rouring
of a new 138 kV electric transmission line in the Westover Hills area, west of
San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas.
Rosetta Advisors, Serrano Commerce Center, California
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of an EIR for a light
industrial, office, and commercial development featuring over 6.8 million
square feet of space on 489 acres. The project was designed to be water and
energy efficient and included an innovative stormwater recovery and storage
program that will capture stormwater and put the water to reuse.
Rancon Group, Motte Lakeview Ranch Mixed-Use Community,
California
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of a Specific Plan for a
640-acre master-planned, mixed-use community including residential,
commercial, and public facilities. The project proposed 2,000 medium- and
high-density homes, a 17-acre school site, a 90-acre regional park, a 35-acre
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lake, and a 183-acre conservation area in the Lakeview/Nuevo area of
Riverside County.
SunCal Companies, Solaire Residential Community, California
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of an EIR for a 620-acre
master-planned residential community in the eastern Coachella Valley of
Riverside County. This project proposed 3,000 residences, a 40-acre system
of ]andscaped paseos, 45 acres of passive open space, a trail network, and a
12-acre elementary school site.
Brookfield Land Holdings, Thermal 551 Residential Community,
California
Environmental Planner responsible for preparation of an EIR for a 610-acre
master-planned residential community in the eastern Coachella Valley of
Riverside County. This project proposed 2,350 residences, a 20-acre lake, a
clubhouse, a 25-acre public park, 75 acres of open space/detention, and a
substation site.
ATTACHMENT 3 - GENERAL RDUTING/SITING
PROCESS
GENERAL ROUTING / SITING PROCESS
SUGGESTED FOR DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC
1. Establish Purpose and Need for the Project
o Transmission voltage requirements
o Substation requirements
2. Determine Study Area - As a starting point, a study area connecting the end-points of the
transmission line and/or electrical load area for substation is identified
o Study area large enough to allow flexibility in transmission line routing and substation
siting
3. Gather Data / Constraints Information and Map in Geographic Information System (GIS)
o Federal, state and local agencies with jurisdiction are contacted requesting information
and identification of any concerns within the study area for resources that they manage
o Aerial imagery of study is secured in-house or from publicly available sources
o Publicly available information regarding sensitive / important human, natural and cultural
resources are mapped in GIS
o Field review of the study area is conducted to accurately identify local conditions and
verify secondary data inventory
4. Develop Preliminary Alternative Transinission Line Routes / Substation Sites
o Avoid mapped land use / environmental constraints if feasible
o Take advantage of any mapped routing / siting opporlunities
o Consider any engineering / right-of-way concerns
o Evaluate structure types
5. Conduct Public Involvement Program
o A Public Involvement Plan will be developed and remain a working document
throughout the planning process
o Public notice requirements
o Public Utility Board / City Council Project Updates
o Conduct public open house meeting(s) to discuss the project and gather public input
regarding route alternatives
6. Modify Alternative Routes
o Evaluate and incorporate appropriate modifications to the alternative routes presented to
the public
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7. Conduct Additional Public Meeting(s)
o Review routing adjustments with public, if necessary
8. Evaluate Primary Alternative Routes / Sites
o Utilize 25 �5 environmental / land use criteria
o Compare alternatives
9. Consultant Recommends Preferred Route / Site
o Based on environmental / land use factors
o One or more viable alternatives recommended
10. Prepare Routing Analysis / Environmental Assessment Report
o Purpose and Need
o Description of Facilities
o Existing Environment
o Alternatives Analysis
o Public / Agency Input
o Impacts of Each Alternative
o Local / State / Federal Pertnitting Requirements
o Mitigation (if required)
o Estimated Costs of Each Alternative
11. DME Selects / Recommends Preferred Transmission Line Route and/or Substation Site (based on
an evaluation of several factors)
o Public and agency input
o Engineering
o Cost
o Right-of-way considerations
o Maintenance
o Environmental
o Land Use
12. Denton City Council Approves Final Transmission Line Route / Substation Site
13. Public /Stakeholders Notified of Approved Route / Site and Estimated Date for Start of
Construction
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES — 2012
This slandard Schedule of Charges is for professional services. Unless agreed otherwise, charges for work on continuing projecls will be based on the then current Schedule
of Charges. A new Schedule of Charges will be issued lo be effecUve January 1 of each new year and as necessary on an intermediate basls to accommodale new items or
revised charges. Invoices will be suhmitted monthly and/or upon completion of the work and will be due and payable when Issued. All accounts not paid within lhirty (30) days
after Owners receipt of ihe Involce wlll bear a SERVICE CHARGE OF 1,0 % PER MONTH for each month the inwice is unpaid.
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
President.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $250.00/hr.
Executive Vice President
Senior Project Manager IV
ProjectManager Director .................................................................................................................................................................................. $23D.00lhr.
Senior ProJect Manager III
SeniorProJect Manager II ................................................................................................................................................................................. $215.00/hr.
SeniorProject Manager I .................................................................................................................................................................................. $200.00/hr.
Senior Project Engineer III
Strategic Consultant III
ProjectManager III ........................................................................................................................................................................................... $187.DD/hr.
Project Lead IV
Construction Manager III
Senior Project Engineer II
Strategic Consultant II
Sen ior Consu ltant l l l
ProjectManager II ............................................................................................................................................................................................ $167.o0/hr.
Project Lead III
Strategic Consultant I
Senior Consultant I I
Project Engineer III
Constructlon Manager II
Senior Projeci Engineer I
Engineer V
ProJectManager I ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5144.00/hr.
Project Lead II
Construct(on Manager I
Environmental Specialist IV
Project Engineer II
Engineer IV
Designer V
ProjectAdm(nistrator III
Sen(or Consultant I
Consultant III
ProjectLead I ................................................................................................................................................................................................... $134.00lhr.
ProJect Engfneer I
Engineer I II
Designe� IV
Environmental Specialist III
Procurement Specialist III
Scheduling Specfalist III
Project Adm inistraior I I
Consultant II
EngineerII ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $124.DO/hr.
Designer III
Technician IV
Environmental Speclallst II
Procurement Specialist II
Scheduling Specialist II
Project Administrator I
Programmer III
Consultant I
EngineerI ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $112.00/hr.
Designer II
Technician I II
Environmental Specialist I
Procurement Specialist I
Ffeld Representative IV
Scheduling Specialisi I
ProJect Managers Assistant III
Programmer II
Designer I .................................... ..........................................,............................. $98.00/hr.
...............................................................................................
Drafter III
Technician II
AdministrativeAssistant I
Field Representative III
Staff Assistant II
Project Managers Assistant II
Programmer I
Drafteril ..................................................................................:.......................................................................................................................... $83.00/hr.
Staff Assistant
Field Represeniative II
Project Managers Assistant I
DrafterI .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. $66.00/hr.
General Office Asslstant
Field Representative I
Personnel with speclalized e�erience are employed by or on retainer to POWER. Charges fu these specialists are negoUated on an individual basis depending on the
assignment. Pmfesslonal Ume for deposiUons and testimony is chargedat 1.5 times the rate for services; full-day minimums apply.
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POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES — 2012
This standard Schedule of Charges is for professional services. Unless agreed otherwise, charges for work on wntinuing projeds will be based on the then curtent Schedule
of Charges. A new Schedule of Charges will be issued to be effective January 1 of each new year and as necessary on an Intermediate basis to accommodate new items or
revised charges. Invoices will be submitted monthly and/or upon completion of lhe work and will be due and payable when issued. All accounts not paid within thiRy (30) days
after Owners receipt of the Invoice will bear a 5ERVICE CHARGE OF 1.0 % PER MONTH for each month the inwice is unpaid.
SPECIAL APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Level I Software" $10.DD/hr,
Level II Software `• $20.DD/hr,
Level III Software "*" $35.00lhr
Level IV Software'"`" $60.ODIhr
' Level I Software includes, among others: CPM, Traverse PC,
Structural Design, Foundation Design, HVAC Design, Conveyor
Design, Rockwell RSView & RSLogix, Subnet Solutions
Substation Server.net, Subnet Solutlons Substat(on Explorer,
and Wonderware.
" Level II Software includes, among others: ArcPro, ASPEN
OneLlner, ESA Easy Power, Milsoft Windmll, OSI ETAP,
Paihloss V5, SKM PTW, SynerGee DPA/G (Distribution
Primary Analysis/Graphics), Smart Plant P&ID, Smart Plant
Instrumentation, SIMFLEXS, DPAG, PTW, Harmflo, Matlab,
PLS-CADD, TL-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Drafting
Station w/software, and specialized estimating program s.
'""Level III Software includes, among others: CD�GS
(RESAP/MALZ), GE PSLF, PSCAD (PSCADIEMTDC), PTI
PSS/E, WinIGS, Smart Plant 3D, PDS, Rebis, GIS
Workstation, and Engineering Workstation.
""`Level IV Software includes, among others: CDEGS,
CDEGS (HiFREQ), COMSOL Multiphysics, Sigma SLP, STRI
Line Performance Software, and Animation.
REPRODUCTION
Drawings — Black & White
Large Scale Drawings (C Size)
Large Scale Drawings (D Size)
Large Scale Drawings (E Size)
Drawings — Color
Large Scale Drawings (C Size)
Large Scale Drawings (D Size)
Large Scale Drawings(E Size)
$1.90lea.
$3.30/ea.
$5.50/ea.
$6.00/ea.
$10.90/ea.
$17.50/ea.
Documents — 81ack & White
Single-sided Coples 6 x 11 $0.05/ea. 11 x 17 $0.15/ea.
Double-sided Copies 8 x 11 $0.10lea.
Documents — Color
Single-slded Coples 8 x 11 $0.50/ea. 11 x 17 $1.00lea.
Double-sided Copies B x 11 $1.00/ea.
Spiral Comb $2.65/ea.
3 Ring Binder Dependent on size
Speclal Copy Center ProJects (Lahor) $45.o0/hr.
SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Survey Equip. to support field crew $7D,OOlday
GPS Equlpment 2 Units $60.00/hour $350.00/day
GPS Equipment 3 Units $B0,00/hour $450.ODIday
Other expenses such as rentai equipment, photography, transportation, renial vehicles, shipping, outside computer services, Iodging, meals, other
reproduction, express mail, courier/delivery service, special supplles, are charged at cost plus a carrying and handling charge of 10%.
Communication Charge - including but not limiied to long distance telephone and fax, charged at 1% of labor billing charges.
CAD Usage Charge — charged at 3% of labor billing charges.
2012 Fees (03/06/12)