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ORDINANCE NO. 2013-050
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POWER
ENGINEERS, 1NC., A CORPOR.ATION, FOR ENGINEERING AND OTHER RELATED
SERVICES FOR STUDIES, CONSULTATION, AND SUPPORT DURING THE SITE AND
ROUTE SELECTION PROCESSES FOR _TRANSMISSION L1NE AND ELECTRIC
SUBSTATION PROJECTS FOR DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE
5174—IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,576,050).
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that it is in the public interest to continue to engage
Power Engineers, Inc., a Corporation ("Power"), to provide professional and personal services
pertaining to the site selection, route selection, environmental assessment, and other necessary
preliminary processes that are necessary for the location of Denton Municipal Electric future
electric transmission line projects and future electric substation projects to be situated within the
City's duly-certificated service territory; and
WHEREAS, the approved City Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-2017 provides for the
construction of twelve (12) substations and seven (7) transmission line projects that call for the
acquisition of land or land rights in order to complete them; and said projects provide for the
future electric reliability of the City; and
WHEREAS, Power is a full-service, interdisciplinary environmental consulting firm of
professional engineers, planners and resource specialists offering biological and cultural
resources; public involvement; visualization, hazardous materials/wastes; water quality and
resources; hydrology; Geographic Information Systems ("GIS"); environmental compliance;
geoengineering and geosciences; and landscape architecture, and is as firm of appropriate stature
to staff a project the size of this project; Power has been utilized by the leading public power
entities in Texas, including Austin Energy and City Public Services, as well as the Public
Utilities Commission of Texas; and
WHEREAS, these services are necessary, and that due to their magnitude, should be
performed by an outside specialty firtn; and City Staff has selected this outside specialty firm
because of its high reputation in the electric industry, as several other Texas cities have. City
Staff has further determined that the firm is competent and the fees under the Agreement are fair
and reasonable, and are consistent with and not higher than the recommended practices and fees
published by the applicable associations applicable to Power's profession, and that such fees do
not exceed any maximum provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has reported to the City Council that there is a substantial need
for the above-referenced professional and personal services in order to support the activity of
Denton Municipal Electric, the City's electric department, and that limited City staff cannot
adequately perform the highly specialized services and tasks with respect to the above stated
services with its own personnel; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, known as the "Professional
Services Procurement Act." generally provides that a City may not select a provider of
professional and personal services on the basis of competitive bids, but must select the provider
on the basis of demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications, and for a fair and
reasonable price; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board has determined, during its open meeting on
January 28, 2013, that the Agreement should be approved by the City Council, and has made its
recommendation accordingly; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The preamble to this ordinance is incorporated herewith for a11 purposes.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a"Professional and
Personal Services Agreement" by and between the City and Power Engineers, Inc., a Corporation
(the "Agreement"); in an amount not to exceed $1,576,050 for professional and personal
services, as stated in said Agreement; such Agreement is in substantially the form of the
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herewith by reference.
SECTION 3: The award of this Agreement by the City is on the basis of the
demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications of Power and the demonstrated ability
of Power to perform the services needed by the City for a fair and reasonable price.
SECTION 4: The expenditure of funds as provided in the attached Agreement is hereby
authorized.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the � day of � L 2013.
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MARK A. BURROUGHS, AYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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By:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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By:
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ��day of � 2013,
by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas Municipal Corporation, with its princ' al offices
at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201 (hereinafter "OWNER") and POWER
Engineers, Inc., a Corporation, with its offices at 7600-B North Capital 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 for the purpose of retaining the staff and support personnel of POWER
Engineers, Inc. to perform environmental services regarding the siting of electric substations and the
routing of electric transmission lines, in support of the 2013-2017 Capital Improvements Plan for
the City of Denton, Texas (the "Project"). CONSLTLTANT 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:
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 January 18, 2013 provided to Denton Municipal Electric ("DME"), a department of
OWNER, which proposal is attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference as
E�ibit "A."
B. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Ageement and the Exhibits attached to this
Agreement, the specific terms and conditions of the proposal shall control over the general
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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 exliausted, whichever event shall first occur. This Agreement may be sooner terminated
in accordance with the provisions hereof. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT shall make a11 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. COMPENSATION 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 CONSULTANT in connection with the Project shall 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 CONSITLTANT based upon the rates
set forth in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herewith; a
total fee, not-to-exceed $1,576,050.
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 payments 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 wark pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payments by
the OWNER for any charge, expense or reimbursement above the maxui�um not to exceed
fee as stated hereinabove.
C. PAYMENT
If the OWNER fails to make 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 interest then provided
and applicable under the Texas Prompt Payment Act from and after the said thirtieth (30th)
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day after the City's receipt of invoice; 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, nothuig herein shall
require the OWNER to pay the amount of the billing invoice of CONSULTANT, with such
notice provided to CONSULTANT within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the invoice, 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 CONSULTANT (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 ternlination of this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and
furnished by the CONSLTLTANT 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 a11 liability relating to their use in that project.
ARTICLE VII
INDEPENDENT CONTR.ACTOR
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.
ARTICLE VIII
INDENINITY AGREEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the OWNER and its
officials, officers, �� attorneys and employees from and against liability, claims, demands,
damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attomey fees
incurred by the OWNER, and including without limitation damages far bodily and personal injury,
death and property damage, resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the CONSULTANT
or its ofFicers, shareholders, agents, attomeys 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
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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
1NSURANCE
During the performance of the Services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall
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; please reference Attachment
"A" hereto, for the said insurance requirements.
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 iinmediately cease all services and shall render a final 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 ternlination being received by CONSULTANT, in
accordance with Article IV 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 CONSULTANT
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
A. 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.
B. The OWNER agrees to limit the CONSULTANT's liability for insurable events arising from
the CONSULTANTs performance to the insurance limits herein.
C. Neither the OWNER nor the CONSULTANT either part '�ppliers, a�ents, officers, and
directors shall have anv liabilit ��re�ardless of the theorv of recovery, includin� breach of
contract or negli�ence to the other part o�anv other person or entitv for any indirect
incidental special or consequential dama�es cost ar expense whatsoever, including but not
limited to loss of revenue or profit whether actual or anticipated, loss of use, failure to realize
andcipated savings loss of or damage to data or other commercial or economic loss. This
waiver of consequential damages is made re�ardless that (i) either partv has been advised of
the possibility of such dama e�L� that such dama e� av be foreseeable.
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 Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite 320
Austin, Texas 78731
Telephone: (512) 795-3700 x6908
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To OWNER:
City of Denton, Texas
Attn: City Manager
Denton City Hall
215 East McKinney 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
ENTIItE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of nine (9) pages and two (2) exhibits, 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
agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XV
SEVERABILIT'Y
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid or unenforceable, it shall 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 enfarceable 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 sha11 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 PROHIBITED
In perfornung 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 a11 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 perinitted under state and local laws to perform
such services.
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 E�ibits is attached to and made a part of this Agreement:
Attachment "A" --- Insurance Requirements of the City of Denton, Texas
2. Exliibit "A" --- CONSULTANT' S proposal dated January 18, 2013 to the City of
Denton, Texas — Upgrade/New Construction Projects- 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
fmdings are yet unresolved, in which case records shall be kept until all audit tasks are
completed and resolved. These books, records, documents 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 fifty (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
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CONSULTANT which must be payable within �fteen (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 or prepare a�nal 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. Lisa Barko
Meaux, Emily Belts and Denise Williams shall also be points-of-contact for CONSULTANT.
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.
H. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delays caused by factors beyond
CONSLTLTANT's reasonable control, including but not lunited 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 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 CONSULTANT's reasonable control occur, the OWNER
agrees that CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any damages, nor shall
CONSULTANT be deemed to be in default of this Agreement. In the event of such delay, the
Schedule sha11 be extended for a period of time equal to such delay and CONSULTANT shall
be compensated for any costs, expenses or damages incurred as a result of such delay.
I. OWNER, without invalidating this Agreement, may order changes in the scope of work
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consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, CONSLTLTANT's compensation and the
design completion date being adjusted accordingly. All such changes in the Project shall be
authorized by Change Order, signed by OWNER and CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT
shall not be required to perform out-of-scope or extra work without its written approval. A
Change Order is a written order to CONSULTANT, signed by the OWNER (or its authorized
agent) and 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. The increase or decrease in the Contract Price and change in Schedule resulting
from a change in the Project sha11 be determined by mutual agreement. If the parties are
unable to agree to a Change Order, CONSULTANT, upon receipt of a written order signed
by OWNER, sha11 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, 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
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.
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.
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 has
executed this A eement by and through its duly-authorized undersigned officer, on this the /�
day of 2013.
"OWNER"
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
A Texas Municipal Corporation
By:
GEORGE C. CANIl'BELL, CITY MA AGER
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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LEGAL FORM:
ANIT� BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
ATTEST:
By: ,
Adare Brown
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"CONSULTANT"
POWER Engineers, Inc.
A Corporation
By: �t/ C��c.��
Its: Executive Vice President
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF DENTON
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTORS
The Offeror'sBidder's attention is directed to the insurance requirements below It is highly
recommended tltat offerors/bidders confer with their respective insurance carriers or brokers to
determine in advance of its proposal or bid submission the availability of insurance certificates and
endorsements as prescribed and provided herein. If an offeror/apparent low bidder fails to comply
strictly with the insurance requirements, that offeror/bidder may be disqualified from award of the
contract. Upon award, all insurance requirements shall become contractual obligations, which the
successful offeror/bidder shall have a duty ta maintain throughout the course of this contract.
STANDARD PROVISIONS:
Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of the Consultant/Contractor, the
Consultant/Contractor shall provide and maintain until the contracted work has been completed and
accepted by the City of Denton, Owner, the minimum insurance coverage as indicated hereinafter.
As soon as practicable after notification of award, Consultant/Contractor shall file with the Purchasing
Department satisfactory certificates of insurance, containing the proposal/bid number and title of the
project. Consultant/Contractor may, upon written request to the Purchasing Department, ask for
clarification of any insurance requirements at any time; however, Consultants/Contractors are strongly
advised to make such requests prior to proposal/bid opening, since the insurance requirements may not
be modified or waived after proposal/bid opening unless a written exception has been submitted with the
proposal/bid. Consultant/Contractor shall not commence any work or deliver any material until he or
she receives notification that the contract has been accepted, approved, and signed by the City of
Denton.
All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of these requirements shall comply with the
following general specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with these general specifications
throughout the duration of the Contract, or longer, if so noted:
• Each policy shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas with
an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- VII or better.
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared in the proposal or bid. If requested
by the City, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions
with respect to the City, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers; or, the
Consultant/Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
• Liability policies, except Professional Liability, shall be endorsed to provide the following:
• Name as additional insured the City of Denton, its Officials, �s, Employees and
volunteers.
That such insurance is primary to any other insurance available to the additional
insured with respect to claims covered under the policy and that this insurance applies
separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought. The
inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to increase the insurer's limit of
liability.
• Ca►tcellation: City requires 30 day written notice should any of the policies
described on the certificate be cancelled or materially changed before the
expiration date.
Should any of the required insurance be provided under a claims-made form,
Consultant/Contractor shall maintain such coverage continuously throughout the term
of this contract and, without lapse, for a period of three years beyond the contract
expiration, such that occurrences arising during the contract term which give rise to
claims made after expiration of the contract shall be covered.
• Should any of the required insurance be provided under a form of coverage that
includes a general annual aggregate lunit providing for claims investigation or legal
defense costs to be included in the general annual aggregate limit, the
Consultant/Contractor shall either double the occurrence limits or obtain Owners and
Contractors Protective Liability Insurance.
Should any required insurance lapse during the contract term, requests for payments
originating after such lapse shall not be processed until the City receives satisfactory
evidence of reinstated coverage as required by this contract, effective as of the lapse
date. If insurance is not reinstated, City may, at its sole option, terminate this
agreement effective on the date of the lapse.
SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of this Contract shall additionally comply wiih
the following marked specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with these additional
specifications throughout the duration of the Contract, or longeY, if so noted:
[X] A. General Liability Insurance:
General Liability insurance with combined single limits of $500,000.00 shall be provided and
maintained by the Contractor. The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis either in a
single policy or in a combination of underlying and umbrella or excess policies.
If the Commercial General Liability form (ISO Form CG 0001 current edition) is used:
• Coverage A shall include premises, operations, products, and completed operations,
independent contractors, contractual liability covering this contract and broad form
property damage coverage.
• Coverage B shall include personal injury.
• Coverage C, medical payments, is not required.
If the Comprehensive General Liability form (ISO Form GL 0002 Current Edition and ISO Form
GL 0404) is used, it shall include at least:
• Bodily injury and Property Damage Liability for premises, operations, products and
completed operations, independent contractors and property damage resulting from
explosion, collapse or underground (XCLn exposures.
• Broad form contractual liability (preferably by endorsement) covering this contract, personal
injury liability and broad form property damage liability.
[X] Automobile Liability Insurance:
Contractor shall provide Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with Combined Single
Limits (CSL) of $500,000.00 either in a single policy or in a combination of basic and umbrella
or excess policies. The policy will include bodily injury and property damage liability arising out
of the operation, maintenance and use of all automobiles and mobile equipment used in
conjunction with this contract.
Satisfaction of the above requirement shall be in the form of a policy endorsement for:
• any auto, or
• all owned, hired and non-owned autos.
[X] Workers' Compensation Insurance
Contractor shall purchase and maintain Worker's Compensation insurance which, in addition to
meeting the minimum statutory requirements for issuance of such insurance, has Employer's
Liability limits of $100,000 for each accident, $100,000 per each employee, and a$500,000
policy limit for occupational disease. The City need not be named as an "Additional Insured" but
the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its ofiicials, agents,
employees and volunteers for any wark performed for the City by the Named Insured. For
building or construction projects, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Attachment
1 in accordance with §406.096 of the Texas Labor Code and rule 28TAC 110.110 of the Texas
Worker's Compensation Commission (TWCC).
[_] Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance
The Contractor shall obtain, pay for and maintain at all times during the prosecution of the work
under this contract, an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability insurance policy naming the
City as insured for property damage and bodily injury which may arise in the prosecution of the
work or Contractor's operations under this contract. Coverage shall be on an "occurrence" basis,
and the policy shall be issued by the same insurance company that carries the Contractor's
liability insurance. Policy limits will be at least combined bodily injury and property damage per
occurrence with a aggregate.
[X] Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00 per claim with respect to negligent
acts, errors or omissions in connection with professional services is required under this
Agreement.
[_] Builders' Risk Insurance
Builders' Risk Insurance, on an All-Risk form far 100% of the completed value shall be provided.
Such policy shall include as "Named Insured" the City of Denton and all subcontractors as their
interests may appear.
[_] Commercial Crime
Provides coverage for the theft or disappearance of cash or checks, robbery inside/outside the
premises, burglary of the premises, and employee fidelity. The employee fidelity portion of this
coverage should be written on a"blanket" basis to cover a11 employees, including new hires. This
type insurance should be required if the contractor has access to City funds. Limits of not less
than each occurrence are required.
[� AdditionalInsurance
Other insurance may be required on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific
service agreements. If such additional insurance is required for a specific contract, that
requirement will be described in the "Specific Conditions" of the contract speci�cations.
ATTACHMENT 1
[X] Worker's Compensation Coverage for Building or Construction Projects for
Governmental Entities
A. Definitions:
Certificate of coverage ("certificate")-A copy of a certificate of insurance, a
certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the cornmission, or a coverage
agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory
workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees
providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.
Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the
project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and
accepted by the governmental entity.
Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includes all
persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has
undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted
directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees.
This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing
companies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or
employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project.
"Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or
materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project.
"Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage
vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.
B. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification
codes and payroll amounts and filing of any overage agreements, which meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees
of the Contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project.
C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior
to being awarded the contract.
D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends
during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the
coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity
showing that coverage has been extended.
E. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and
provide to the governmental entity:
1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the
governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage
for all persons providing services on the project; and
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2) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of
coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project.
F. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the
project and for one year thereafter.
G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within 10 days after the contractor knew or should have known, of
any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing
services on the project.
H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner
prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing a11 persons
providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how
a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.
I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to
provide services on a project, to:
1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll
amounts and filing of any coverage ageements, which meets the statutory
requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees
providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;
2) provide to the contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a
certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees
of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;
3) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of
coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
4) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the
contractor:
a) certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the
project; and
b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the
end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current
certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project
and for one year thereafter;
6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,
within 10 days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that
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materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on
the project; and
7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required
by paragraphs (1) -(7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the
person for whom they are providing services.
J. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of
coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees
of the contractar who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers'
compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based
on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage
agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-
insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing
false or misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties,
criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions.
K. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract
by the contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if
the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of
breach from the governmental entity.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor or other person doins� business with local qovernmental
FORM CI
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 80th Leg., Regular Session. I OFFICE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a Date Received
person who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental
entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government entity
not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the
statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code.
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government
Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
q Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
❑ Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7�" business
day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.)
Name of local government officer with whom filer has an employment or business relationship.
Name of Officer
This section, (item 3 including subparts A, B, C& D), must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has an employment or other business
relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a), Local Government Code. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the
filer of the questionnaire?
0 Yes 0 No
B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction of the
local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local governmental entity?
� Yes � No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government officer
serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?
0 Yes � No
D. Describe each affiliation or business relationship.
Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity
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Date
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� POWER
�� ENGINEERS
ENERGY
Exhibit A
January 18, 2013
Mr. Chuck Sears
Engineering Manager
Denton Municipal Electric
1685 Spencer Road
Denton, Texas 76205
Subject: Scope of Services
Upgrade / New Construction Projects
Dear Mr. Sears:
PbWER �NGfNE�`kS, INC.
7600B N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY
SUITE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78731 USA
vHOae 512-795-3700
Fax 512-795-3704
POWER Engineers, Inc. (POWER) is pleased to submit our proposed scope of services for
siting/routing studies and public involvement support for several substation and
transmission line upgrade / new construction projects.
I will serve as the Project Director for the projects and Ms. Lisa Meaux and Ms. Emily Belts
will serve as the project managers. Ms. Denise Williams will assist as an environmental
planner, with other discipline/support staff as required. The resumes for all of these key
team members are attached to the scope of services. The entire project team, with staff in
Austin and Houston, has extensive experience in routing and siting transmission
lines/substations and associated public involvement in Texas for municipalities, investor-
owned utilities, and electric cooperatives. We are confident we can complete a11 of the
necessary tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner to allow Denton Municipal Electric to
proceed with these projects. We haee included photo simulation services for the proposed
new and upgraded substations, and have included options for additional visualization
services.
Thank you for the opporlunity to propose on this important set ofprojects. We have
provided an electronic copy (via email) of our scope of services for the projects for your
review. We look forward to workixig with you and your team. Please contact me at (512)
795-3700 x6908 / rob.reid@powereng.com or Lisa Barko Meaux at (281) 765-5507 /
lisa.barko@powereng.com with any questions.
Sincerely,
1� � /'` �J` f �� �.
t. -C �
Rob Reid
Project Director
Vice President
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� POWER
�� ENGINEERS
7600 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 320
Austin. TX 78731 USA
For more information, please contact
Rob Reid, 512-795-3700 x6908
wvwv.powereng.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
�. POWER ENG/NEERS, /NC. COMPANY OVERV/EW ................................................................... 2
2. OVERALL PROJECT UNDERSTAND/NG ................................................................................... 6
3. SUBSTAT/ON PROJECT APPROACH ..........................•----••......,,.........,,.,..............,.,..........,..... 6
4. SUBSTAT/ON SCOPE OF SERV/CES ........................................................................................ 7
5. SUBSTATIDN BUDGET EST/MATES ...........................................................••-••---..........,........ �4
6. TRANSM/SS/ON L/NE PROJECT APPROACH •--• ..................................•--............,.....,.....,,,,.,. �6
7, TRANSM/SS/ON L/NE SCOPE OF SERV/CES .................................•-•---...................,.....,....,,.. �7
8. TRANSM/SS/ON L/NE BUDGET EST/MATES .........................:............................................... 4�
ATTACHMENT � RESUME OF ROB R. RE/D
ATTACHMENT 2 RESUME OF L/SA BARKO MEAUX
ATTACHMENT 3 RESUME OF EM/L Y BEL TS
ATTACHMENT 4 RESUME OF DEN/SE W/LL/AMS
ATTACHMENT 5 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
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�. POWER ENG/NEERS, /NC. COMPANY OVERVIEW
POWER ENGINEERS AT A GLANCE
• Employee owned
• 28 offices narionwide
• Over 1,500 employees
• Began in 1976
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE
POWER has focused on providing comprehensive environmental consulting services to clients for over
three decades. Our staff consists of indushy 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.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF BACKGROUND
POWER's environmental planners and scientists are leaders in environmental services and have
successfully completed many proj ects 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 pernuts. 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 projects, 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
notificarion, 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, permit, 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 successful transmission line projects. Mr. Reid will be the Project Director for Denton Municipal
Electric's (DME's) proposed substation and transmission line upgrade projects, his resume is included as
Attachment 1 to this proposal. We propose Lisa Meaux as the Project Manager, she and other key
POWER resource staff possess direct transmission line experience. These individuals further complement
POWER's team and will help expedite DME's substation and transmission line upgrade projects. Lisa
Meaux's resume is included as Attachment 2 to this proposal.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
As a significant component of our work far all environmental planning, permitting, 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 worlcshops, planning sessions, and
draft review meetings. 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 documented the results of comments
and input received in detailed scoping reports and summaries.
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TESTIMONY
Frequently, a utility's application for construction of a new transmission facility requires written and/ar
verbal expert witness support. This can occur during the course of normal proceedings or in contested
cases. Under either 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 staffhave 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 any of DME's proposed transmission line projects require any information to be provided under oath
following presentations to the City Council, POWER proposes Rob Reid or Lisa Meaux as the expert
witness. Testimony and court-case support are not included in the scope of services for budgetary
purposes.
ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE
POWER also has extensive experience in the following areas and can provide more information to DME
about these additional capabilities if requested.
• Visualization/Photo simulation Services for Substation Upgrades (included)
• Visualization/Photo simulation Services for Transmission Line Upgrades (not included)
• Geoengineering and Geoscience Services (not included)
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QAlQC) 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 proposal and work plans are 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
all projects.
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.
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POINTS OF CONTACT
Four points of contact are provided below.
Mr. Reid will serve as the Project Director and is available to DME to discuss and/or address project
needs. Ms. Meaux and Ms. Belts will work closely with Mr. Reid and are available to answer project
questions and attend meetings with or in place of Mr. Reid. Ms. Williams is also available if necessary to
address project questions or needs. Resumes for Ms. Belts and Ms. Williams are included as Attachments
3 and 4.
Rob Reid
Project Director
(512) 795-3700 x6908
rob.reid @ powereng.com
Lisa Meaux
Project Manager
(281) 765-5507
li sa.barko @powereng.com
Emily Belts
Project Mana�er
(623) 582-1006
emily.belts @powereng.com
Denise Williams
Environmental Planner
(281)765-5511
denise.williams @powereng.com
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2. OVER.4LL PROJECT UNDERSTAND/NG
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) is embarking on a major effort to upgrade its electrical system.
LJltimately, DME proposes upgrades/new construction of twelve substations and seven transmission lines
(one transmission line, Denton to North Lakes TM, is divided into two different projects). These
proposed upgrades/new construction will enhance reliability and address current and future growth in the
area. The substation projects include proposed expansions and relocations of existing substarions and
also completely new substations. The transmission line projects include reconductoring and
rebuild/upgrade projects that require easement expansions to meet current standards, reroutes to avoid
easement conflicts, and new or partially new lines that require routing studies.
We understand that DME is taking a proactive approach to develop and implement a well organized and
effective public involvement program to inform and receive input from stakeholders and hopefully to gain
public acceptance of these proposed projects. POWER will work closely with DME to tailor the scope
and setup of the meetings to enhance the understanding of decisions and build trust among stakeholders.
We also understand that DME plans to simultaneously complete the public involvement and permitting
process for five substations and three transmission line projects per year, with everything being completed
within three years. Our proposal to support DME on these proposed upgrade/new construction projects is
divided into two sections: substations and transmission lines. When more detail about DME's
upgade/new construction projects is provided to POWER, DME and POWER will work together to
further refine the work scopes and budgets as necessary and appropriate.
3, SUBSTAT/ON PROJECTAPPROACH
Our goal is to conduct an objective alternative substation siting study for each of the substation projects
proposed by DME. Depending on the project, whether it is an expansion of an existing station, relocation
of an existing station, or a brand new starion, the scope of work will vary accardingly but overall will be
very similar in nature.
For new substations and substations requiring expansion, the evaluation methodology will be documented
and consider factors such as community values/input, recreational and park areas, historical and aesthetic
values, and environmental integrity, as well as engineering, reliability, cost and maintenance factors.
POWER will assist DME with the selecrion and evaluation of up to three alternative sites far each of the
new substation projects.
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4. SUBSTAT/ON SCOPE OF SERV/CES
This scope of services presents POWER's approach to the list of tasks and services that we propose to
provide to DME for the substation projects.
Services include meetings/coardination with DME, an initial site visit, alternative substation
site/expansion option selection, photo-simulations of the alternative substation sites/expansion options,
data collection for existing conditions, public input, alternative site/expansion options evaluation, and
preparation of a brief report presenting the study results for each of the substation projects.
For DME's substation expansion projects, POWER will evaluate different expansion option footprints that
would accommodate the existing station facilities and the proposed upgrades driving the expansion.
DME's proposed substation projects are listed below in order of current priority to DME; however, this
order is subject to change. POWER has already submitted proposals on three of tt�e new DME substation
projects, the new Substation proposed near Audra and Loop 288 (No. 1 below), the new Substation south
of McKinney Street (No. 2 below), and the new Substation proposed near iTNT (No. 4 below) as part of
the Hickory to Locust Transmission Line project.
DME Proposed Substation Sites/Expansion Projects
1. New Substation near Audra and Loop 288 - New substation to serve east Denton and to provide a
location for intertie to transmission lines, (6-12 acres plus road) - 2013. IN PROGRESS
2. New Substation South of McKinney 3treet - New substation to serve the east-central areas of Denton,
(7 acres) - 2013. IN PROGRESS
3. Kings Row Substation - Relocation and upgrade of existing substation to accommodate the new
transmission line, (4 acres) - 2014. NOT INCLUDED/COMPLETE
4. New Substation near iJNT - New substation to serve UNT and south-central Denton. (2.5 acres) -
2014. 1N PROGRESS W1TH THE HlCKORY TO LOCUST TRANSM1SS10N LINE
5. New Switch Station Northwest - New switch station to interconnect a new ONCOR line with TMPA
lines for increased reliability and to provide a location for a future distribution station, (5 acres) -
2015.
6. New Substation North of Loop 288 - New substation to serve north Denton, (4.5 acres) - 2014.
7. Locust Substation Expansion - Additional adjacent property to reconstruct the existing station to meet
138kV requirements, (4-5 acres) - 2015.
8. North Lakes Substation Expansion - Additional adj acent property to reconstruct the existing station
to meet 138kV requirements, (4 acres) - 2014.
9. New Southwest Substation - New substation to serve growth in southwest Denton, (5 acres) - 2016.
10. Fort Worth Substation Expansion - Additional adjacent property to expand the existing station to
serve growth in south Denton, (1 acre) - 2015.
11. New Substation Northwest of Spencer & Loop 288 -New substation to serve growth along Loop 288
and east Denton, (4 acres) - 2017.
12. New Substation Southeast of Spencer & Loop 288 - New substation to serve southeast Denton and
provide a location for interconnection of transmission lines, (4.5 acres) - 2016.
13. Hickory Substation (Relocation), (4-6 acres) - 2015.
14. New Substation North of Spencer Interchange, (6-8 acres) - 2015.
15. Arco Substation Replacement (TMPA), (10 acres) - 2014.
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SUBSTAT/ON TASKOUTL/NE
Task 0
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Task 5
Task 6
Task 7
Project Management
Initial MeetinglCoordination/Site Visits
Alternative Substation Site/Expansion Option Selection
Existing Conditions and Information/Data Collection
Substation Visualization
Public Input Meetings and Presentations
Alternative Substation Site / Expansion Option Evaluation
Study Report
Optional Task 8 Substation Visualization
Optional Subtask 8.1 Work Product Descriptions
8.2 Deliverables
8.3 Scope
8.4 Assumptions
Tas/� O
Project Management
Our objective is to provide services to DME that will best facilitate acceptance of the proposed substation
projects by the public, the Public Utiliries Board, and the review and approval process before the Denton
City Council. To do this we will strive to meet DME's schedule, budget and technical quality
requirements for the project, while coordinating closely with DME on the public involvement program
and 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 financial reporting
• Project control functional matrix/weelcly checklist
Schedule. POWER will create and maintain a milestone schedule for each substarion project. This project
schedule will be updated monthly. We 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 Director and/or another team member can also attend the meetings in person as
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required by DME. The type of ineering will depend on the project needs or DME's Project Director's
preference.
Quality Program. We will follow a stringent quality program throughout the duration of each 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.
Task �
/nitia/ Meeting/Coordination/Site Visits
For budgeting purposes we have assumed that two POWER staff will attend a project kick-
off/coordination meering in DME's offices and perform an initial site visit. We understand and encourage,
if appropriate, that some kick-off ineetings and site visits be combined to save DME time and money.
At the project kick-off ineetings, we will meet with DME to review project goals, establish lines of
communication, document procedures and protocols, finalize 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 for each substation project.
Existing condirions and preliminary alternative substation sites will be invesrigated during the site visits.
Based on the initial site visit, POWER will prepare a list of preliminary substation site evaluation criteria.
The evaluation criteria will be finalized with input from DME.
Task 2
A/ternative Substation Site/Expansion Option Se%ction
Following the initial site visit, POWER will coordinate with DME to select up to three alternative sites to
be evaluated in detail for each of the new planned substations. Selection factors will include but not be
limited to existing development/conditions, pro�mity to applicable transmission and distribution
facilities, substation site access, potential substation screening, cost factors, and future maintenance
considerations.
For expansion projects, if appropriate and if flexibility exists at the current station location, different
expansion directions and facility (equipment, control house, etc.) layouts will be evaluated and applicable
selection factors, previously listed, will be considered.
A base map will be developed to overlay the station footprint(s) for visual comparison.
Taslr 3
Existinq Conditions and /nformation/Data Co/%ction
We will obtain linear facility data such as exisring transmission lines, major water/wastewater lines, and
gas pipelines in GIS or CAD format from DME and other readily available sources.
POWER will acquire and review existing and readily available data from 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 Deparirnent (TPWD), Texas Natural Diversity Database (TXNDD), Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ), City of Denton comprehensive plans, and other library sources such as
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published and unpublished reports. No formal or written agency contact is anticipated to be necessary for
the substation projects.
We will conduct a high-level literature review and records search for identified cultural resources in the
vicinity of alternative substation sites. We will prepare resource information and a database specific to
each alternative substation site and prepare graphical and written analysis of existing resources.
Task 4
Substation Visua/ization
POWER will develop photo simulations for each of the proposed substarion projects (new and
expansion). The estimated cost for one photo simulation is included in this proposal. Photo simulations
for additional alternative substation sites or expansion alternatives are included in the budget as an
optional task, these assume the same substation design.
The simulations will demonstrate the proposed project and DMEs commitment to protecting the aesthetic
environment by using screening techniques around the proposed substations. As part of the process,
POWER will coordinate with DME for screening wall treatment and landscaping to be incorporated into
the final photo simulations.
The photo simulations will be developed as print-ready graphics, delivered via electronic media or full
color plodprint. Each photo simulation will be formatted with the project name, location, DME Logo,
supplemental notes, and photo information. Photo simulation tasks include on-site photo collection,
selection of wa11 treatment and landscape plans, 3D development, rendering, Photoshop editing, and
board development. POWER assumes one (1) photo per simulation will be used. If a panoramic
simulation is required, eight (8) hours for each additional photo used will be needed.
TasK 5
Pub/ic /nput Meetings and Presentations
POWER will assist DME in hosting one public input meeting for each of the new proposed substations as
well one for each of the substation expansion projects. The meetings are intended to solicit information
from the public that will be evaluated, summarized and incorporated into the study report as appropriate.
POWER assumes that POWER and DME will analyze the input received from the public meetings. A
total of one public input meeting has been assumed for budgetary purposes.
For the new substations and the substations requiring expansion, POWER will develop and provide one
(1) public involvement elchibit of the alternative substation sites or the expansion options overlain on
large-scale aerial photographs (1 inch = 1,000 feet or less) for the public open house meetings. The map
will depict the environmental and land use constraints that were identified and utilized during the study
and will clearly identify each alternative station site or expansion option if more than one option is
feasible.
It is assumed DME will provide recent aerial imagery and arrange for meeting facilities and coordinate
the public meetings.
POWER will also assist DME with attending a total of two presentations/meetings with the Public
Utilities Board and/or the Denton City Council. The presentations/meetings will be held at various times
throughout the course of the project and are intended to explarn 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 exhibits could be needed. A total of two
presentation meetings have been assumed for budgetary purposes.
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TasK 6
A/ternative Substation Site/Expansion Option Eva/uation
For this task, we will develop the impact assessment methodology and assess potential impacts of the
alternative sites or proposed expansion for each substation project, including both the positive and
negative, on the environmental and land use resources. We will organize the findings into impact tables
and matrices. Summaries of potential impacts will be tabulated in a table by individual alternative site or
expansion direction/layout.
POWER will summarize the interdisciplinary impacts for each of the alternative substation sites or
expansion options, and compare their potential impacts. To accomplish this, the POWER team, comprised
of different discipline leads, will independently review the data summarized for each alternative site or
expansion options. 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 alternative substation site/expansion option comparison for the appropriate section
of the Study Report, and we will analyze and compare the alternative substation sites/expansion options,
sunnnarizing baseline environmental/land use data and potential impacts.
Task 7
Study Report
We will prepare a brief Study Report for each of the substation projects that documents the alternative
substation site selection process for the new and expanding substations, describes existing resources in the
vicinity of the alternative substation sites, and discuss potential impacts and potential mitigation
measures. The draft documents will be provided to DME for review and comment prior to finalization.
Far costing purposes, POWER will provide three copies of the draft Study Reports and ten copies of the
final reports.
The Siudy Report, prepared by POWER, and its evaluation of the alternative sites, will allow DME to
present the substation sites and expansion options to the Public Utilities Board and the Denton City
Council that provide a reasonable balance with regards to potential impacts on the community and general
public, the environment, historic sites, service reliability, and prudent engineering and construction.
Optiona/ Task 8
Substation Visua/ization
OPTIONAL SUBTASK 8.1 WORK PRODUCT DESCRlPTIONS
POWER has developed an optional scope of services for visualization products associated with the
substation projects. Photo simulations are already included in the substation scope of services (Task 4).
Optional Product 1— Substation Animations (Optional and Additional): POWER will develop an
animation at one of the proposed site locations demonstrating the proposed substation and screening
techniques.
OpHonal Product 2— Project Video (Optional and Additional): POWER will develop a project video,
describing the proposed substation project. (See optional Subtask 8.3 for details.)
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OPTIONAL SUBTASK 8.2 DELIVERABLES
Optional Product 1— 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) virival 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.
Optional Product 2— Project Video (Optional and AddiHonal): 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:
Purpose and Need — Why the project 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")
OPTIONAL SUBTASK 8.3 SCOPE
The following are the hours associated with the visualization products:
Optional Product 1- 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) virlual 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, sidewallcs,
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.
• 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.
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Product 1 Total - 90 hours
Optional Product 2—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 of the proposed site
locations. This will include pavement, sidewalks, 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 befare
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 2 Total - 210 hours
OPTIONAL SUBTASK 8.4 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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5. SUBSTA T/ON BUDGET EST/MA TE
POWER has developed the following budget range estimates for DME's substation projects. These
estimates are based on our current understanding of DME's planned substation projects. Our budget
estimate is based on the information presented in the scope of services and is subject to change once more
detail is understood about each substation project. If projects occur concurrently and some tasks are
combined, costs may be reduced (i.e. the initial kickoff ineeting, site visits, data collection, and base map
development.
Two tables are provided; the first table summarizes our proposed time-and-materials budget range for
each substation project task. The second table provides a proposed budget for each speciiic substation
project. These estimates are subject to further refinement by DME and POWER.
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The schedule of charges will be in accordance with the current rate sheet included in the Professional
Services Agreement, Attachment 5. 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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6, TR.4NSM/SS/ON L/NE PROJECT APPROACH
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.
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 to collect and docuxnent 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 sensitiviry 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 map 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 will 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 one public meeting 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
deternuned 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 Study/EA that documents the following:
• The transmission line routing process, including constraints and opporlunities 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 Meeting;
• Rationale for selection of the primary alternative routes; and
• Detailed land use and environmental data analysis for the primary alternative routes.
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7, TR.4NSM/SS/ON L/NE SCOPE O/� SERV/CES
This scope of services presents POWER's approach to the list of tasks, services and deliverables that we
propose to provide to DME on the transmission line projects. The services included are the typical 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.
DME's proposed transmission line projects are listed below. At this time, according to DME, only six of
the lines need to be considered (Nos. 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, and 7 in bold below). POWER has submitted a
proposal for and is currently working with DME on the Hickory to Locust Transmission (TM) Line (No.
6 below).
DME Transmission Line Locations Requiring Land Action
1. Woodrow to Kings Row TM Line — Rebuild transmission line to replace aging structures and increase
capacity. TM Line rerouted to avoid easement conflicts. COMPLETE
2. Kings Row to Denton North TM Line — Rebuild transmission line to replace aging structures. TM
Line rerouted to avoid easement conflicts. NEARLY COMPLETE
3. Pockrus to Spencer Interchange - Build new transmission line to increase capacity and reliability.
4a. Denton North to North Lakes TM Line — Reconductor 1.25 mi. of transmission line to increase
capacity. Expand easements to current standards.
4b. Denton North to North Lakes TM Line - Rebuild 1 mile of transmission line to replace aging
structures and increase capacity. Expand easements to current standards.
5. North Lakes to Bonnie Brae TM Line — Rebuild transmission line to replace aging structures and
increase capacity. Expand easements to current standards.
6. Hickory to Locust TM Line - Rebuild transmission line to replace aging structures and increase
capacity. Expanding easements to current standards may require TM line to be rerouted. (Contract for
routing study approved August 7, 2012.) !N PROGRESS
7. Locust to Spencer TM Line — Reconductor transmission line to increase capacity. Expand easements
to current standards.
DME has indicated that only two of the listed projects are known to require routing studies at this time,
the Hickory to Locust and Pockrus to Spencer Interchange projects. As mentioned previously, POWER is
currently working with DME on the Hickory to Locust TM Line.
The other four upgrade projects that POWER has been requested to consider (Nos. 4a, 4b, 5 and 7) are
reconductoring or rebuild projects that also require expansion of existing easements to meet current
standards. The scope for these four projects would be similar in scope to projects requiring routing
studies because of the need to develop and present altemative routes to the public, the PUB, and/or City
of Denton City Council. With that explanation, it is the intent of our proposed 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.
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TRANSM/SS/ON L/NE TASK OUTL/NE
Task 0 Project Management
Task 1 Project Startup
Subtask 1.1 ProjectKick-0ffMeeting
1.2 Aerial Photography
1.3 Initial Field Reconnaissance
1.4 Finalize Study Area & Base Map
1.5 Finalize Evaluation Criteria
Task 2 Alternatives Development
Subtask 2.1 Collect Existing Data
2.2 Initial Agency Contact
2.3 Composite Opportunities & Constraints Map
2.4 Identify Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
2.5 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
3.3 Public Open House Meeting Analysis
3.4 Presentation Graphics and Exhibits
3.5 Presentation/Meeting Attendance
3.6 Presentation/Meeting Analysis
3.7 Primary Alternative Routes
Task 4 Routing Study/EA Preparation
Subtask 4.1 Data Refinement
4.2 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Planning
43 Primary Altemative Route Comparison
4.4 Habitable Structure Inventory
4.5 Project Description
4.6 Draft Routing Study/EA
4.7 DME Review & Comments
4.8 Review Meeting
4.9 Final Routing Study/EA
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Task O
Project Management
Our objective is to provide services to DME that will best facilitate the Routing Study/EA review and
approval process before the Public Utilities Board and the Denton City Council. To do this we will strive
to meet DME's schedule, budget and technical quality requirements for the proj ect, 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 docuxnentation
• Internal weekly imancial reporting
• Project control functional matrix/weekly checklist
Schedule. POWER will create and maintain a milestone schedule for each transmission line project. This
project schedule will be updated monthly. We 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 Director 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 Director's
preference.
Quality Program. We will follow a stringent quality program throughout the duration of each 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 environtnental assessment and Rouring StudyBA. 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 meeting, 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
iinalized 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):
• Proj ect Director and one other team member will attend the kick-off ineeting in DME's office.
SUBTASK 1.2 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Responsibility: DME/POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Rectified Color Digital Aerial Imagery of the Entire Study Area
DME will provide POWER with rectiiied 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 information for the Routing StudyBA. 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.
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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 rectiiied 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 1.3 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 adjacent land uses, and identify other natural
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.
Assumption(s):
• One day field trip for two team members from POWER including travel time.
SUBTASK 1.4 FINALIZE STUDY AREA & BASE MAP
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Finalized Study Area Boundary and Base Map
• Documented Logic 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, and hydrography. 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.
• Elcisting utility location information will be provided by DME.
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SUBTASK 1.5 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 imalized with input from
DME.
Assumption(s):
• DME will provide input on the final evaluation criteria.
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Task 2
A/ternatives Deve%pment
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 wi11 include study area identification and
refinement, collection of existing environmental data, field reconnaissance from public viewpoints, and
constraint identiiication 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 Inventory
o Land Use
o Cultural Resources
o Biological Resources
o Wetlands and Water Resources
o Visual Resources
o Physiography/Geohazards
• Supporting Database far 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 Deparirnent (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 culiural resources witlun the study area. We will begin preparing the EA sections
documenting the current status of the existing land use and environtnental 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 Federal Aviation Administration listed airports/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
management 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 interpretarion.
Cultural Resources
• Power will provide qualiiied and experienced professional cultural resource staff to identify
cultural resource constraints within the study area and evaluate 138kV transmission line routing
alternatives within the framework of POWER's overall project plaiming process. POWER's
cultural resource identificarion 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 historically 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 from those
programs to identify any additionally recognized, but not yet listed, cultural resource 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 cultural 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.
BioloQical 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 exisring 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, 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.
Ph,�gr�nhv/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):
• One day field trip for two team members from POWER including travel time.
• No iield 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 2.3).
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 Depariments of Denton County and the City of Denton
• Railroad Commission of Texas
• Economic Bureau of Geology
• Texas Deparhnent of Transportation
o Headquarters and District Office
• Texas Deparhnent of Transportation — Aviation
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
• Texas General Land Office
• Texas Coxnxnission of Environmental Quality
• Texas Historical Commission
• Texas Water Development Board
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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• U.S. Arrny Corps of Engineers
• 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 construcrion of the transmission line. If required, these meetings
will be coordinated with input from DME.
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 as required.
Assumption(s):
• Agency/contact lists and letters wi11 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 & 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 opporiunities 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 signiiicant changes to the natural, cultural or human environment.
Assumption(s):
• A single composite map will be produced combining the constraints and opportunities.
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SUBTASK 2.4 IDENTIFY PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTE SEGMENTS
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Preliminary Alternative Route Segments Map
We will use the data gathered in Subtasks 2.1 and 2.2 and analyzed in Subtask 23 to identify opportunity
areas far 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 construcrion, operarion and maintenance of the transmission line will represent the greatest
constraints. Disturbance of these features could potentially result in signiiicant 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; parallel 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 possible alternative route segments that provide for
geographically diverse and feasible transmission line routes. POWER will prepare a preliminary
alternative route segments 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 preliminary 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 of the centerline of the 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.
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• 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.
• Meetings and field trips are not included in the scope and budget for this task.
SUBTASK 2.5 PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTE SEGMENTS REVIEW
Responsibility: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Hard Copy of Preliminary Alternative Route Segments
• Electronic File of Prelixninary 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
iile format. 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 construct.
Upon completion of the review, POWER and DME will meet to discuss the preliminary alternative route
segments mapped during Subtask 2.4. Following this in-office or WebEx meeting, POWER will
incorparate 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. POWER will provide the alignment of each preluninary alternative route
segment to assist DME in developing the notification list for the public open house meetings.
Assumption(s):
• Project Director or Project Manager and one other POWER team member will attend 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.
• DME will obtain property ownership information.
• DME will provide notice of the public meetings.
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Task 3
Pub/ic Open House Meetings And Presentations
POWER will assist DME in hosting one effective and procedurally sound public open house meeting for
each transmission project. The meeting is 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 public 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 Asked 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 majoriry 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 fiiture reference.
POWER proposes to assist DME with attending presentations/meetings with the Public Utilities Board
and/or the Denton City Council. For budgetary purposes, participation in a total of two (2)
presentations/meetings for each project has been assumed. The presentations/meetings will be held at
various times throughout the course of the project 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 the 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 exhibits 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 majority 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 exhibit of the preliminary alternative route
segments map overlain on large-scale aerial photographs (1 inch = 2,000 feet or less) for the 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 proj ect 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.
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.
Assumption(s):
• DME will host the public open house meeting.
• One (1) public open house meeting is assumed for each project.
• DME will provide guidance regarding format and size of e�ibits.
• One hundred (100) 11" x 17" black and white map handouts are assumed for the public open
house meeting for budgetary purposes.
• POWER will mount two (2) preliminary alternative route segments maps for the public open
house meeting, one (1) criteria exhibit, and one (1) agencies contacted eachibit for a total of four
(4) exhibits.
• 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 Meeting
• Support the Open House Meeting as Necessary with Experts in the Fields of Siting and
Environmental Assessment
POWER will prepare for and attend the public open house meeting to collect input on the preliminary
alternative route segments. POWER will provide a total of two (2) 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 Director
• Lisa Meaux — Project Manager
• Emily Belts — Land use and public involvement
• Denise Williams — Land use and public involvement
Assumption(s):
• One (1) public open house meeting is assumed for each project.
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• POWER's Project Director and/or Project Manager and one other teatn member will participate
in the public open house meeting, a total of two (2) people, unless more are requested or deemed
necessary, 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 Questionnaires and Filled in, Sign-in Sheet
• Memorandum of Follow Up and Consideration
• Public Input Analysis
• Set of Primary Alternative Routes
POWER wi11 provide a scanned copy of the completed open house questionnaires and filled in sign-in
sheet to DME for review and verification after the public open house meeting.
POWER will follow up and consider the input received during the open house meeting. 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 fmdings.
Results of the public input follow up and consideration will be included in the Routing Study/EA.
POWER will conduct an analysis of the iilled in quesrionnaires 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 documented for inclusion in the
Routing StudyBA.
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):
• One (1) public open house meeting is assumed.
• Scanned copies of one hundred (100) 3-sheet completed questionnaires (including map if marked
on) are assumed for budgetary purposes.
• A field trip for verification is not included in this scope and budget.
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SUBTASK 3.4 PRESENTATIONIMEETING GRAPHICS AND EXHIBITS
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• A PowerPoint presentation (if necessary) with a maximum of 20 slides
Depending on the timing of the individual presentations, POWER and DME may be able to use exhibits
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 presentation/meeting and POWER will provide support.
• Two (2) presentations/meetings are assumed: one (1) presentation/meeting with the Public
Utilities Board and one (1) presentation/meeting with the Denton City Council.
• DME will provide guidance regarding format and size of e�ibits.
• Graphics and e�ibits that are required in addition to those created for the public operi house
meeting 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 or Denton City Council
• Support the Presentations as Necessary with Experts in the Fields of Siting and Environxnental
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.
biolog-ist, land use specialist, etc.):
• Rob Reid — Project Director
• Lisa Meaux — Project Manager
• Emily Belts — Land use and public involvement
• Denise Williams — Land use and public involvement
Assumption(s):
• Two (2) presentations/meetings are assumed: one (1) presentation/meeting with the Public
Utilities Board and one (1) presentation/meeting with the Denton City Council.
• POWER's Project Director or Project Manager will participate in the presentations/meetings,
including travel time.
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SUBTASK 3.6 PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS ANALYSIS
Responsibility: POWER
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, iield 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 and the Denton City Council 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 wi11 be discussed with DME. Modifications to the
prelirninary/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):
• Two (2) presentations/meetings are assumed: one (1) presentation/meeting with the Public
Utilities Board and one (1) presentation/meeting with the Denton City Council.
• 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 Altemative 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 eight primary alternatives. The primary
alternatives will be the subject of the environmentaUland use analysis and will be plotted on aerial maps
with properly boundaries (provided by DME).
Assumption(s):
• Project Director or 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
Routinq Study/EA Preparation
The POWER Team will prepare a Routing StudyBA for each of the proposed transmission line projects
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 communiry
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:
• Deternune 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 fuliill the
project requirements.
SUBTASK 4.1 DATA REFINEMENT
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Data Reiinement Memo
Data collected in previous tasks, specifically Subtasks 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 and 3.6, 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 identiiied, include
obtaining additional information about electronic installations, conducting a visual impact analysis, field
verification from public viewpoints of natural resource locations, further aerial photography 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 Matrices
• Primary Alternative 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 findings 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 recommend potential mitigation measures, if any,
to minimize 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 impacts for each of the primary altemative
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, summarizing baseline
environmentaUland use data and potential impacts.
Cultural Resources Alternatives Ana1�
• 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 alternarive 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 Inventory
• Habitable Structure Cross Reference Tables
POWER 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 iield with a range iinder or from measurements made from the rectified aerial
photography, or a combination of both. The method of ineasurement will be documented. One two-day
field trip for two POWER personnel may be necessary depending on the level of development within the
study area.
POWER will also include in the digital file a 300-foot delineation boundary for DME to assist in the
development 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):
• One two-day field trip assumed for two POWER personnel depending on the development within
the study area.
• 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: POWER/DME
Deliverable(s):
• Project Description
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• 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:
• 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 Routing 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
construcrion.
From these alternative routes DME can select an alternative route that best addresses the various routing,
engineering, and cost factors.
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The Routing Study/EA will approximate the following general outline:
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 Evaluation of Alternatives
No Action Alternative
Alternative Route Selection
Modiiications 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 Study/EA 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 maps, 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 4.8). POWER 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 Rouring Study/EA and receive
comments.
Assumption(s):
• POWER's Project Director and/ar 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 STUDYIEA
Responsibility: POWER
Deliverable(s):
• Second Draft Routing Study/EA
• Camera-Ready Final Routing Study/EA
• Final Routing Study/EA
Following DME's review of the Draft Routing StudyBA, we will begin to compile and evaluate the
comments and quesrions generated by DME in Subtasks 4.7 and 4.8. We will assign responsibiliry for
incorporating revisions to the document, incorporate the responses into the Second Draft Routing
Study/EA and submit the report to DME for 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 Director. The camera-
ready review of the Final Routing Study/EA allows for verification that the secondary set of comments
were correctly addressed and incorparated 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 Director to review the fmal layout of the
document.
Upon notice from the DME Project Director, POWER will prepare ten (10) bound and unbound copies of
the Final Routing Study/EA.
Assumption(s):
• Two (2) copies of the Second Draft Routing Study/EA for budgetary purposes.
• One (1) Camera-Ready Final Rouring SiudyBA will be submitted to the DME Project Director
for iinal review for budgetary purposes.
• Ten (10) Final Routing Studies/EAs assumed for budgetary purposes (approximately $I50 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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8. TR.4NSM/SS/ON L/NE BUDGET EST/MATES
POWER has developed the following proposed budget range estimates for DME's transmission line
projects. These estimates are based on our current understanding of DME's planned line projects. Our
budget is based on the information presented in the scope of services and is subj ect to change once more
detail is understood about each transmission line project. If projects occur concurrently and some tasks
are combined, costs may be reduced (i.e. the initial kickoff ineeting, site visits, data collection, and base
map development).
Two tables are provided; the first table summarizes our proposed time-and-materials budget range for
each transmission line project task. The second table provides a proposed budget for each specific
transmission line project. These estimates are subject to further refinement by DME and POWER.
DME INDIVIDUAL TRANSMISSION LINE BUDGET RANGE SUMMARY
TASK DESCRIPTION BUDGET
0 Project Management $11,000 - $14,000
1 Project Startup $12,000 - $15,000
2 Alternatives Development $25,000 - $29,000
3 Public Open House Meetings and Presentations $29,000 -$33,000
4 Routing Study EA Preparation $70,000 -$73,000
TOTAL $747,000 - $164,000
The schedule of charges will be in accordance with the current rate sheet included in the Professional
Services Agreement. 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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DME TRANSMISSION LINE SPECIFIC BUDGET SUMMARY
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1 Woodrow to Kings Row TM Line Complete
2 Kings Row to Denton North TM Line — SupportlConsultation $45,000
3 Pockrus to Spencer Interchange $164,000
4a Denton North to North Lakes TM Line $147,000
4b Denton North to North Lakes TM Line $147,000
5 North Lakes to Bonnie Brae TM Line $147,000
6 Hickory to Locust TM Line (in progress) Already Authorized
7 Locust to Spencer TM Line $164,000
TOTAL $814,000
TOTAL BUDGET SUMMARY
The grand total for the substarion and transmission line projects is $1,501,000.
BUDGET DETAIL
The schedule of charges will be in accordance with the current rate sheet included as Attachment 5 to this
scope of services. This information is the basis for the labor cost in the budget.
ASSUMPTIONS 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 � RESUME OF ROB R. RE/D
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s� ENGINEERS
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 OP EXPERT/SE
> Project management
> Schedule 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 TIPA/N/NG
> Fouith Annual Shoirt Course on
Vegetation, Wildlife Measurements for
Pre- & Post- Mining, Colorado State
University
CERT/F/CAT/ON
> TX DOT Precertified, ESN 1059
AFF/L/AT/ONS
> Phi Sigma Honor Society, Beta Rho
Chapter
PUBL/CAT/�NS
> "A Windshield and Multivariate
Approach to the Classification,
Inventory, and Evaluation of Wildlife
Habitat: An Exploratoiy 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. Repoit RM-
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
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 biological 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 projects.
Mr. Reid has successfully defended environmental analyses before state
regulatory commissions for dozens of contested transmission line projects 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 approximately 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 Transmission Line EA and Alternative Route
Analysis, Texas
Project 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 analysis, public pa►•ticipation program,
preferred route selection and expert witness testimony.
ROB R. REID � 2
87, with C.E. G►•ue and N.J. Silvy.
> "Competition Between Bobwhite and
Scaled Quail for Breeding Habitat in
Texas," Proc. Ann. Conf. S.E. Fish and
Wildlife Agenaies. 33: (146-153), with
N.J. Silvy and C.E. Give.
> "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. Conf. S.E. Fish and
Wildlife Agencies, 31: (62-71), with
C.E. Grue and N.J. Silvy.
> "A Technique for Evaluating the
Breeding 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 f'or 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 testimony.
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. Oveisaw the proj ect which included prepa�•ation of an EA
and Alteinate Route Analysis, public participation program, and agency
consultation.
TXU, Graham — Jacksboro 345 kV Transmission Line Project,
Texas
Proj ect Manage►• responsible for the preparation of an EA and Alternative
Route Analysis for this TXLJ (now Oncor) 345 kV line in Northwest Texas.
Project activities included a detailed alternatives analysis, public
participation, and expe►•t 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. Pc•oject
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 alterr►atives analysis, public participation program,
preferred route selection and expej•t 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 No►thwest 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 TSC's 150 mile-long 345-kV
ROB R. REID � 3 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
transmission line project extending fi•om 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 ove►• 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 coute analysis for new
transmission facilities to be constructed in Bexar County. Project consisted of
approximately 25 miles of rebuilt, upgraded, and/or ne�r 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 CP5 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/noMheast Texas. Project
included detailed alteinatives 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 Tuck
Generating Station Site in Southeast Arkansas. Provided expert witness
testimony before the Arkansas Public Seivice Commission.
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and San Antonio Water
Systems (SAWS), Facility Siting, Design, and Affected
Environment Services (LCRA/SAWS), Colorado, and Texas
Project 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
Matagoeda 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 fi•om Lockhart to Seguin, Texas.
U5 71 Relocation EIS, Arkansas
Environmental Project Manager foc 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 EISlLocation 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 cealignment 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 se�vices 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 guidelines. 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
dc•ainage.
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 pi•epared for the County of
Bernalillo, New Mexico.
SELECT PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
The list below represents a sample of Mr. Reid's important publications and
reports he has authored throughout 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 CP5 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 Altecnative Route Analysis for the Lake
Livingston—Rich 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Polk and San
Jacinto Counties, Texas," Pcepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative,
Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas. Document No. 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. Document No. 070091, November 2007, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Ajo-Zorillo-Sarita 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Kenedy
County, Te�:as," Prepared for AEP Texas Central Company, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Document No. 070097, June 2007, Proj ect Director
>"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 Seivices Co�poration, 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, Proj ect
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," prepaced 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, Arlcansas," prepared for Southwestern
Electric Power Company, 5hreveport, 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. John the Baptist Parishes,
Louisiana," prepared for Entergy Seivices, Inc., as agent for Entergy
Louisiana, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana. Document No. 050093,
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December 2005, Project Director
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the 345-
kV Hillje Project, Foi•t Bend, Wharton, Matagorda and Brazoria Counties,
Texas," prepared tor CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, Houston,
Texas. Document No. 040366, September 2005, Project Manager
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for TXU
Electric Delivery Company's Proposed Jacksboro-West Denton 345-kV
Transmission Line Project in Jack, Wise, and Denton Counties, Texas,"
prepared for TXU Electric Delive►y Company, Foi�t Worth, Texas,
Document No. 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, Document No. 030127, October 2003,
Project Manage�•
>"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the
Proposed Graham-Jacksboro 345-kV Transmission Line Project Young
and Jack Counties, Texas," prepared for TXLJ 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 Silve��ton (Panhandle AC), 345-kV Transmission
Line Project, Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Donley, Gray, and Swisher
Counties, Texas." Prepared for Sharyland Utilities, LP. Document No.
090034. November 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Tesla-
Edith Clarke-Clear Crossing-West Shackelford 345-kV Transmission Line
Project, Childress, Cottle, Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Haskell, Jones and
Shackelford Counties, Texas." Prepared foc Electric Transmission Texas,
LLC (ETT). Document Na. 090185 (2 Vols.). October 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alteinative 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 Clacke to
Cotton�vood 345-kV CREZ Transmission Line Project, Wilbarger,
Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Cottle, King, Motely and Dickens Counties,
Texas." Document No. 100135. September 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Silverton
(Panhandle AC) to Cotton�vood (Panhandle AD) 345- kV Transmission Line
Project, Briscoe, Crosby, Dikens, Floyd and Motely Counties, Texas."
Prepaced for Sharyland Utilities, LP. Document No. 090029. August 2010.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (ETT) Tesla 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, Teaas." 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, Oldliam, Potter and Randall
Counties, Texas." Prepared for Sharyland Utilities, LP. Document No.
090033. ]une 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,
Fishec, 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, Burnet and Lampasas Counties, Te�:as." Prepared for LCRA
Transmission Services Corporation. Document No. 090178 (2 Vols.).
October 2009.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for Trinity
Valley Electric Cooperative's Proposed Interstate 20 138-kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project." Document No. 070242. September 2009.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the P�•oposed
Uvalde — Castroville 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Uvalde, Medina,
and Bexar Counties, Texas," Prepared for Electric Transmission Texas,
Austin, Texas, and CPS Eneigy, San Antonio, Texas. Document No. 070099,
May 2009.
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.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lake
Livingston—Rich 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Polk and San Jacinto
Counties, Texas," Prepared for East Teaas Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Nacogdoches, Texas. Document No. 080109, Octobec 2008.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Impact 5tatement — NW
Texarkana 345-kV Transmission Line, Bowie County, Texas, and
Hempstead, Miller, and Little River Counties, Arkansas," Prepared for
ROB R. REID � 8 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
American Electric Power Se►vice Corporation as an Agent for Southwestern
Electric Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana. Document N. 070031, June
2008.
"Environmental Impact Statement and Altecnative Routing Analysis — 5ugac
Hill 138-IcV 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. Document No. 070146, Januaiy 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 Southwestein Electric Power Company,
Slu•eveport, Louisiana. Document No. 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-IcV Transmission Line Project, Williamson,
Tra�is, 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, Macch 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 Secvices Corporation, Austin,
Texas. Document No. 050073, February 2007.
"Environmental Assessment and Alteinative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Fayetteville to North Fayetteville 161-kV Transmission Line Conversion
Project, Washington County, Arkansas," Pcepared for Southwestern Electric
Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana, Document No. 060322, December
2006.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed NTMWD Lake Tawakoni 138-
lcV Transmission Line Project, Van Zandt County, Texas," prepared for
Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., Kaufman, Texas. Document No.
060264, November 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,
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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 foc 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. Document No. 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. Document No. 060038, June 2006.
"Environmental Assessment and Alte►native 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 Cent�•al
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. Document No. 060039, May 2006.
"Environmenta] Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Sand Springs 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Wood County, Texas,"
prepared for Wood County Electric Coopecative, Inc., Quitman, Texas.
Document No. 050274, April 2006.
"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. Document No. 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. 7ohn the Baptist Parishes, Louisiana," prepared for Entergy
Services, Inc., as agent for Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Ne�v 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 Cotmties,
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,"
prepaced for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont, Texas. Document No.
050119, August 2005.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Poirt 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.
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"Environmental Assessment and Altecnative Route Analysis for the
Winnsboro to Narth 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 far the Proposed
Sandy Creek to Sunrise Beach 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Llano
Counry, 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 TXU
Electric Delivery Company's Proposed Jacksboro-West Denton 345-kV
Transmission Line Project in 7ack, Wise, and Denton Counties, Texas,"
prepared for TXU Electric Defivery 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 Coopeeative, Inc.,
Livingston, Texas, Document No. 030128, April 2004.
"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 Entecgy Gulf 5tates, Inc.'s Proposed Line
457 to Carroll Street Park S�vitching Station 138-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 far the Proposed
Cagnon-Kendall 345-kV Transmission Line Project, Kendall County,
Texas," prepared for Lowec Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 020396, January 2004.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Dayton to Gordon 138-kV Teansmission Line Project, Liberty County,
Texas," prepared for Enteigy 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 Coopec•ative, Inc., Greenville, Texas, Document No.
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030261, December 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Glasscock to Andice 138-kV Transmission Line Pcoject, Williamson County,
Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corpocation, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 000226, November 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Sharyland Utilities Mexico Tie 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Hidalgo
County, Texas," prepared for Suthei•land, 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 Pcoject in Camp,
Franklin, and Wood Counties, Teaas," prepared for Southwestern Electric
Power Co., Shrevepo��t, Louisiana, Document No. 020203, August 2003.
"Environmental Assessment and Afternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Southwest Research Institute 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Bexar
County, Texas," prepared for City Public Se►vice 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 Crockett Counties, Texas,"
prepared for LCRA Transmission Seivices 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,"
pcepared for City Public Se►vice 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,
Liberly County, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Beaumont,
Texas, Document No. 030034, April 2003.
"Enviinnmental Assessment for the Proposed China to Portec 230-kV
Transmission Line Project Jefferson, Hardin, Liberty, Harris, and
Montgomery Counties, Texas," prepared for Entergy Gulf States, Inc.,
Beaumont, Texas, Document No. 020ll9, 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," prepaced for LCRA Transmission Secvices
Corp., Austin, Texas, Document No. 010141, December 2002.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis foe 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 Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the North
McCamey to Southwest Mesa Tap 138-kV Transmission Line Project Upton
County, Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission Services Corporation,
Austin, Texas, Document No. 020129, October 2002.
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"Environmental Assessment far the Proposed Crane to McElroy/N.
McCamey Cut-In 138-kV Transmission Line Crane and Upton Counties,
Texas," prepared for LCRA Transmission 5ervices 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 Harris County,
Texas," prepared for Reliant Energy HL&P, Houston, Texas, Document No.
010403, .Tuly 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 Portland 138-kV
Transmission Line Project Nueces County, Texas," prepared for American
Electric Power, Dallas Texas, Document No. 020048, March 2002.
"Environmental Assessment for the Nueces Bay to Dupont Switch 138-kV
Transmission Line Project Nueces County, Texas," prepared for American
Electric Power, Dallas Texas, DocumentNo. 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 Lo�ver
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.
"Envii•onmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Pcoposed
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.
"State Highway 130 fi•om I-35 North of Georgetown to I-10 Near Seguin -
Environmental Impact Statement," Dcaft December, 1999/Final March 2001.
(Atkins Proj ect Manager)
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Conroe to Forest 138-kV Transmission Line Project Montgomery County,
Texas," prepared for Ente�gy 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 Pcoposed
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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, Culbecson, 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 County, Texas," prepared the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 991383, March
2000.
"Environmental Assessment and Altemative 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 TXLJ Electric, Fo��t Woi�th, 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, Document No. 991143, December
1999.
"Environmental Assessment far 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 Pcoposed 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/CJ.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 Colorado
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, 7asper 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, Coipus 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 Coldspcing 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 Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Big Lake-Ozona-Sonora 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Reagan,
Crockett, Schleicher, and Sutton Counties, Texas," prepa�•ed for West Texas
Utilities Company, Abilene, Texas, Document No. 971225, April 1998.
"Environmenta( Assessment for the P►•oposed Hill Country to Stonegate 138-
kV Transmission Line Project at Camp Bullis, Texas," prepared for City
Public Sejvice 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 138-1<V Transmission Line Project,
Travis and Hays Counties, Texas," prepared for Pedernales Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Johnson City, Texas, Document No. 970276, Septembei•
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.
"Envirorunental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Wirtz to Granite Mountain 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Burnet
County, Texas," prepared for the Lower Colarado 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 Entecgy/Gulf
States, New Orleans, Louisiana, Document No. 961534, January 1997.
`Borrower's Environmentaf Report for the Proposed SN TX to Plainview 69-
kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for Midwest Electric Coopecative,
Inc., Roby, Texas, Document No. 961379, November 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Longwocth 69-kV Transmission Line Project," prepac•ed 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, Arlcansas B Little River, Miller, and Sevier Counties, Arlcansas
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and Bowie County, Texas," prepared for the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department and the Federal Highway Administration, State
Project No. 30108, Document No. 930500, November 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study far the Proposed
Buttercup to Jollyville li8-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.
"Borcowers 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, June 1996.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Study for the Proposed
Gateway 138-kV Transmission Line/Substation Project," prepared for
Central and South West Seivices, Inc., Dallas, Texas, Document No. 960447,
May 1996.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed D.O. Aldridge-Hill/Wilson 69-
kV Transmission Line Project, Franklin and Hopkins Counties, Texas,"
prepared for Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Quitman, Texas,
Document No. 930602, May 1996.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Cenh�al Heights-Mai�tinsville
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 foc the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document Nos. 950694 and 951020, November 1995.
'`Environmental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Com•oe 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.
"Bon•owers 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 Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Bo 138-kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for Gulf Coast Power
Connect, Inc., Austin, Texas, Document No. 941206, Febi•ua�y 1995.
"Environmental Assessment for the Temco-Evergreen 138-kV Transmission
Line Project Walker County, Texas," p►•epared for Sam Houston Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, Document No. 940669, November,
1994.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis far the
Proposed Meacico Tie 230-kV Transmission Line Project (Preliminary
Draft)," prepared for Central and South West Se�vices, Inc., Dallas, Texas,
Document No. 930240, November 1994.
"Volume II Environmental Assessment of Alternative Routes for LCRA'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 Alte�native 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.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Berea-Jacksonville 138-kV
Tc•ansmission Line Project, Andecson, Cherokee and Houston Counties,
Texas," prepared for East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches,
Texas, Document No. 930066, October 1993.
"Environmental Assessment for the Pcoposed 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 Coope�•ative, inc., Nacogdoches, Teaas,
Document No. 930068, October 1993.
"Enviconmental 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 fo�• 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
Fcedericksburg 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 Depa�tment, Austin, Texas, Document
No. 900194, September 1992.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Kerr County Project-Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890178, May 1989 (Revised
September 1992).
"Borrowers Environmental Repoi�t for the Proposed Jackson-Canton 138-kV
Transmission Line Pi•oject, Van Zandt County, Texas," prepared for Rayburn
Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., Rockwall, Texas, Document No. 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 Environmental 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-lcV Transmission Line Project,
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas," prepared for Central Power and Light
Company, Corpus Christi, Texas/U.S. Dept. of Energy, Document No.
910377, DOEBA-0702. April 1992.
"Environmental Assessment for Centcal Power and Light Company's
Proposed Koch Refining Company 69/138-kV Transmission Line Relocation
Pcoject," prepared for Central Power and Light Company, Coipus Clu�isti,
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Texas, Document No. 910439, January 1992.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Routing Analysis for the
Proposed Alamogocdo to Ruidoso 115-kV Tcansmission Line Project,"
prepared for Texas-Ne�v Mexico Power Company, Fo►�t Worth, Texas,
DocumentNo. 900551, January 1992.
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Rebuilding and Relocation of a
Portion of the Hicross-Buda Split 138-kV Transmission Line, Travis and
Hays Counties, Texas," prepared for the Lower Colarado 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 T►•act 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 fi•om Emery to south of Ellerbe in Montgomery
and Richmond Counties, North Carolina," prepared for the North Carolina
Dept. of Transpoi�tation, 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 June
1991).
"Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hilbig 13.8-kV In-Field Line
Addition Near Rockne, Bastrop County, Texas," prepaced for the Lower
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 910179, May 1991.
"Borrowers Environmental Report/Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Canton Tap - Mineola 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Van
Zandt, Smith and Wood Counties, Texas," prepared for Southwestecn
Electric Power Company, Shreveport, Louisiana and Rayburn Countty
Elect��ic 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 Explore►• 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 Elech�ic Transmission
Facilities," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas,
Document No. 900700, January 1991 (with staffl.
"Comprehensive Routing and Environmental Studies for the Sprinlde to
Howard Lane 138-kV Project (CKT 974/975)," prepared for the City of
Austin, Austin, Texas, Document No. 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, DocumentNo. 910015,
January 1991.
"Alteinative 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, Document No. 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
Elech�ic Cooperative, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No. 890651,
September 1990.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Lytton
Springs-Slaughter Lane Project," p►•epared for the City of Austin, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 890501, September 1990.
"Environmental Assessment and Alteinative 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 7asper
Counties, Texas," prepared for Tea-La Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No. 890650, August 1990.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Pisek Project," prepa��ed for the
Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890377,
March 1990.
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`Borrowers Environmental Report - Center-Holly 138-kV Transmission Line
Project, She(by & San Augustine Counties, Texas," prepared for Tex-La
Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc., Nacogdoches, Texas, Document No.
890649, Februa►y 1990.
"Environmental Assessment far the Winchester to Salem 138-kV
Transmission Line Project," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 890384, December 1989.
"Altecnative 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.
"Environmental Infocmation 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 Pcoposed 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 far 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.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis-Chesterfield to
Chickahominy 230-kV Project," prepared for Virginia Power, Richmond,
Virginia, DocumentNo. 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 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,
Document No. 890020, Feb�uary 1989 (with staffl.
"Environmental Assessment - Lampasas-Goldthwaite 69-kV Transmission
Line Project," prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin,
Texas, Document No. 880505, February 1989.
"Environmental Information Document," prepared for the El 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 Repo��t 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 Repoi�t for the Proposed West Munson-Quinlan-
Wieland 138-kV Transmission 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 Cenh•al
Power and Light Company's Pcoposed Homeport 138-kV Transmission Line
and Substation," prepared far Central Power and Light Company, Corpus
Christi, Texas, Document No. 880363, September 1988.
"Environmental Infortnation Document for a Proposed Wood Products
Manufacturing Facility in Beam�egard 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
Rivec Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 880406, August 1988.
`Borrowers Environmental Repor[ for the Proposed Moss Hill 230-kV
Transmission Line and Substation," prepared for Sam Houston Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Livingston, Texas, DocumentNo. 880202, June 1988.
"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
County 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 Proposed Mill Creek
Project - Volume I," pcepaced for the Lower Colorado River AuthoriTy,
Austin, Texas, Document No. 870888, Februaiy 1988.
"Environmental Assessment of the Proposed North Anna to Mitchell 230-kV
Project," prepared for Vicginia Power, Glen Allen, Virginia, Document No.
870598, January 1988.
"Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis for the Proposed
Keriville South Project - Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 870784, December 1987.
"Environmental Assessment for the Ferguson-Buchanan 138-kV
Transmission Line Project, Burnet and Llano Counties, Texas," pi•epared 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 Project, 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 968 138-
kV Transmission Line Project," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 870600, June 1987.
"Environmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 966 13 8-
1cV Transmission Line Project," prepared for the City of Austin Elech•ic
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, Apri] 1987.
"Environmental Assessment of Alteinative Routes for LCRA's Proposed
Deanville Project - Volume II," prepared for the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 861322, March 1987.
"Alternative Route Analysis and Environmental Assessment for the Lon C.
Hill - Coleto Creek 345-1cV Transmission Line," prepared for Central Power
and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, DocumentNo. 860548, Februaiy
1987.
"Enviconmental Assessment 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 Project," 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 Project within the City of
West Lake Hills, Texas," prepared for the City of Austin Electric Utility
Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 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.
`Borcower's Environmental Report: Orange Grove - Driscoll 138-1cV
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 Basins,"
prepared for the San Antonio River Authority, Guadalupe-Blanco River
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Authority, and City of San Antonio, DocumentNo. 85580 (wildlife section),
February 1986.
"Environmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 972 138-
kV Transmission Line Project," 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 Lowei•
Colorado River Authority, Austin, Te�:as, 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
Coloi•ado River Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85611, July 1985.
"Environmental Assessment of the City of Austin's Proposed CKT 3126 345-
kV Transmission Line Pcoject," prepared for the City of Austin Electric
Utility Department, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85652, July 1985.
"Environmental Assessment of Alteinative Routes for LCRA's Proposed
Round Top Project - Volume II," prepared foc the Lower Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 85558, June 1985.
"Existing Environment of the Region of Interest for LCRA's Proposed
Deanville Project - Volume I," prepared for the Lo��er 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, Document No. 85614, July 1985.
"Final Report on Pce-Construction Monitoring of Bro��n Pelican and
Migratory Waterfowl Movements Near CP&L's Proposed Laguna Madce
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
Pedeinales 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," pc•epa��ed for Sam Houston Elech•ic
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 foi• 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, DocumentNo. 83566, January 1984.
"Environmental impact Statement - Flint Creek to Oklahoma 34�-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 fot• Lo�ver Colorado River
Authority, Austin, Texas, Document No. 83072, March 1983.
"Environmental Assessment for the Hunter to Sattler 138-kV Transmission
Line, Hays and Comal Counties, Texas," prepared foe 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"
(Wildlife Sections), Third-Party 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 Rivec 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, DocumentNo. 82430, September 1982.
"Final Environmental Impact Statement, Henry W, Pirkey Power Plant Unit
1/South Hallsville Surface Lignite Mine Project, Han�ison 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, Wallcer 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,
DocumentNo. 81451, March 1982.
"Environmental/Regulatory Fatal Flaw Analysis for the Malvern Lignite
Prospect in Hot Spring County, Arkansas," Client Confidential, Document
No. 81515, January 1982.
"Environmental/Regulatory 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, Document No. 8l 137-
Rl, October 1981 (Wildlife Sections).
"Fish and W ildlife Resources of the Blue Ribbon Mine Site, Delta County,
Colorado," pc•epared 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 5tudies of the Proposed Dolet Hills Power Plant
Transportive Systems Corridors," prepared for Southwestern Elech•ic Power
Company, Slu•eveport Louisiana, Document No. 81415, August 1981.
"Baseline Survey of the Terrestrial Ecology of the Site X Project Area,"
Hendecson County, Texas, Document No. 81253, Client Confidential, July
1981 (with C.H. Perino).
"Borrower's Environmental Report - San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s,
Lignite Fired Power Plant, UnitNo. 1, Atascosa County, Texas," prepared
for San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc., Jourdanton, Texas, Document No.
8ll 14, March 1981.
"Fatal Flaw Analysis of the Added Area to the Spa��ta 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 Po�ver Cooperative, Inc.,
VJaco, Texas, Document No. 80104, Maech 1981.
"Borrower's Environmental Repoi�t: Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s
Two Year Work Plan," prepared far Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Mercedes, Texas, Document No. 81061, February 1981.
`Baseline Ecological Studies of the Richland-Chambers Reseivoir 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, Decembec� 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, ]uly 1980.
"Permit Application for Meeker Area Mines and Associated Facilities - Rio
Blanco County, Colorado," Eight Volumes, pcepared for Northern 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 Powei• 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-S 1, 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 Tlu•eatened and Endangered Species in Wilson and Guadalupe
Counties, Texas," prepared for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.,
Waco, Texas, Document No. 79114,1u1y 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 Srazos
Electric Power Cooperative, Inc, Waco, Texas, Documern No. 7965, April
1979 (with J.R. Schenck and P.J. Grubb}.
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"Ecological Considerations Associated with the Disposa] of Produced Water
into Mound Lake, Terry and Lynn Counties, Texas," Document No. 7922,
Febiva�y 1979 (with J.M. Wieisema).
"Environmental Overview of a Proposed Surface Lignite Coal Mine in West-
Central Alabama," Wildlife 5ection, Document No. 78149, November 1978.
"Baseline Survey of the Terrest�•ial 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 lmpact 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 Multipw•pose Deep-Water
Port and Crude Oil Distribution System," Galveston, Texas, Vol. III,
Appendix I- Wildlife, Document No. 7834, November 1978.
"Environmental Assessment Report - Proposed Multipurpose Deep-Water
Port and Crude Oil Distribution System," Galveston, Texas, Wildlife Section,
Document No. 7825, November 1978.
`Baseline Ecology Studies, Calvert Lignite Prospect," Wildlife Section,
Document No. 78157, October 1978.
"Appendix to Volume II - Plan Summary Report, Lower Colocado Basin,
Water Quality Management Plan," Biology Section, prepared for the Lower
Colorado River Authority by and Tuiner, 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 - Cat�ter 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, Invento�y,
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 Seivice. USDA Forest Seivice 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," Proa 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 RESUME OF L/SA BARKO MEAUX
AUS 146-008 (PROPOSALS) DME (1/18/2013) LD
'� POWER
�� ENGINE�RS
LISA BARKO MEAUX
PROJECT MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
YEARS OF EXPER/ENCE
13
EDUCAT/ON
> M.S., Environmental Management,
University of Houston, 2001
> B.S., Environmental Science, Texas
A&M University, 1998
> A.S., Science, Houston Community
College, 1995
AREAS OF EXPERT/SE
> Project management
> Schedule and budget management
> State utility siting applications
> Expert testunony
> Environmental planning
> Routing and siting studies
> Environmental studies and documents
> Environmental compliance, approvals,
pernuts, and strategy
> Public involvement and agency
coordination
SPEC/AL TR.4/N/NG
> 03HA/RCRA Hazmat Training, Texas
A&M National Spill Control School
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
> Microsoft Project
> Adobe Workshop
> Oracle MIS
> PLS-CADD
AFF/L/AT/ONS
> Texas Association of Environmental
Professionals
> Gulf Coast Power Association
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Ms. Barko Meaux has an abundance of knowledge of the planning, technical,
regulatory and managerial aspects of the utility industry. She is skilled at
finding cost effective, timely approaches for compliance and coordination
with local, state and federal agencies. She has organized and participated in
various public involvement programs and has conducted and led the resulting
public input analysis and interpretation. She has prepared written and
delivered oral expert testimony on behalf of contested linear projects. Her
compliance responsibilities have included obtaining necessary permits and
clearances for energy related projects, primarily linear routing studies, and
overseeing and coordinating report preparation of environmental
assessments, Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Applications,
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (PIESAs) in accordance with
ASTM standards, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans
(SPCC), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), natural resource
assessments (NRAs) and coordination of archeological surveys.
Xcel Energy Services, Kiser to Kress 115 kV Transmission Line
Project, Texas
Project Coordinator for an environmental assessment and alternative route
analysis for submittal with the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
application needed for the Kiser to Kress Transmission Line Project. The
project is located in west Texas and is required to meet the Southwest Power
Pool, Inc. (SPP) network upgrade. The project consists of approacimately 16
miles (depending on the route selected by the Public Utility Commission of
Texas (PUC)) of transmission line circuit. The proposed project will connect
the proposed Kiser Substation to the existing Kress Rural Substation, the
Plainview North Substation, and the Kress Substation. Environmental issues
on the project include siting through irrigated agricultural land and rural
residential development. POWER also provided CCN Application support
and will provide expert tesrimony if the project is contested.
Xcel Energy Services, Kiser to Cox 115 kV Transmission Line
Project, Texas
Project Coordinator for an environmental assessment and alternative route
analysis for submittal with the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
application needed far the Kiser to Cox Transmission Line Project. The
project is located in west Texas and is required to meet the Southwest Power
Pool, Inc. (SPP) network upgrade. The project consists of approximately
eight miles (depending on the route selected by the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (PUC)) of transmission line circuit. The proposed
project will connect the proposed Kiser Substation to the existing Cox
Substation. Environmental issues on the project include siting through
irrigated agricultural land with rural residential development. POWER also
provided CCN Application support. This project was recently approved.
LISA BARKO MEAUX I 2 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Cushman to Highway 123 138
kV Transmission Line EA, Texas
Project Manager responsible for technical oversight, client relations, public
outreach, project reporting and document preparation. POWER prepared the
environmental assessment and alternatives analysis (EA) document for a new
seven-mile, single-circuit 138 kV line. The document supports LCR.A's
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCI� application for filing with
the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Tasks included data acquisition and
analysis, preliminary alternatives identification, providing e�chibits and
support staff for a public meeting, public input analysis, and preparation of
the EA. POWER provided post filing support on this project and also
provided expert witness testimony at the hearing on merits.
Lower Colorado River Authority, EC Mornhinweg to Parkway 138
kV Transmission Line EA, Texas
Project Manager responsible for technical oversight, client relations, public
outreach, project reporting and preparation of the EA. POWER is preparing
the environmental assessment and alternatives analysis (EA) document for
conshuction of a new 138 kV transmission line. The document supports
LCRA's Certifcate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application for
filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. POWER provided data
acquisition and analysis, preliminary alternatives identification, exhibits and
support staff for a public meeting, public input analysis, and preparation of
the EA. The study area includes agricultural land, pastures, residential
subdivisions and commercial properties. POWER will provide post iiling
support for this project and will also provide expert witness testunony if
required.
Electric Transmission Texas
Lobo to Rio Bravo to North Edinburg 345 kV Transmission Line
EA, Texas
Project Manager for technical oversight, client relations, public outreach,
project reporting and preparation of the EA and CCN Application preparation
support. POWER was contracted by ElecMc Transmission Texas (ETT) to
route an Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) critical project in the
Rio Grande Valley area in south Texas. The double-circuit capable 345 kV
transmission line will begin at the ETT Lobo Substation in northern Webb
County and extend over 100 miles to the North Edinburg Substation located
in Hidalgo County. The proposed project will also pass near the location of
the existing Rio Bravo Substation located in southern Webb County. The
total project length will be appro�cimately 136 to 170 miles depending on the
route that is approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
POWER collected and analyzed study area data, developed a constraints
map, developed preliminary links, participated in the public outreach
program which included five public meetings over a two week period,
conducted the public input analysis, revised the preliminary links and
identified and compared the alternative routes. POWER is preparing the
Alternative Route Analysis / Environmental Assessment Report and is
supporting preparation of ETT's application for a Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). POWER is
also providing written expert witness testimony for this project.
LISA BARKO MEAUX I 3 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Oncor Electric Delivery, CREZ Clear Crossing-Willow Creek Line,
Texas
Project Manager responsible for technical oversight, client relations, public
outreach and project reporting for a new transmission line to link wind-
generated power from West Texas to Oncor's service area. The new 345 kV
transmission line will run approximately 100 miles across the north-central
area of the state on lattice steel structures. The project is part of the Texas
Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) initiative to inject renewable
energy into the Texas electrical grid. POWER collected and analyzed study
area data, coordinated and participated in the public outreach program,
conducted the public input analysis, developed resource maps, identified and
compared alternative routes, and prepared the Environmental Assessment
which is part of the client's application for a Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. POWER also provided
expert testimony support.
Oncor Electric Delivery, CREZ Willow Creek-Hicks 345 kV Line,
Texas
Project Manager responsible for technical oversight, client relations, public
outreach and project reporting for a new transmission line to bring wind-
generated power from West Texas. POWER provided environmental services
for a new transmission line that will allow Oncor to bring renewable energy
into its service territory. The new 40-mile, 345 kV transmission line will
bring power generated from wind farms in West Texas to Oncor's customers.
The project is part of the Texas Competitive Renewable Energy Zone
(CREZ) initiative. POWER acquired and analyzed resource data, coordinated
and participated in the public outreach program, conducted the public input
analysis, developed resource maps, identified and compared alternative
routes, and prepared the Environmental Assessment which is part of the
client's application far a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to the
Public Utility Commission of Texas. POWER also provided expert testimony
support.
Oncor Electric Delivery, CREZ Transmission Projects, Texas
Environmental Project Manager responsible for assisting Oncor with the
presentation and development of work scope tasks and subtasks for various
CREZ projects. Tasks were used to create an overall project management
schedule for the client's use in monitoring the collaborative CREZ project
effort. POWER is an integral part of Oncor's CREZ team to site, design and
construct approximately $13 billion in transmission infrastructure projects as
part of Texas' $5 billion Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ)
projects. The goal is to develop the transmission infrastructure needed to
transport wind power from West Texas to the state's consumers. Planned
Oncar projects include approximately 20 new or upgraded 345 kV
substations and 500+ miles of 345 kV transmission lines. POWER is
responsible for detailed design of all of the Oncor transmission lines and
most of the Oncor substations. Our scope also includes providing technical
support as requested by Oncor for all aspects of the CREZ program.
LISA BARKO MEAUX � 4 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Oncor Electric Delivery, Bell County East to TNP One 345 kV
Transmission Line, Texas
Project Manager responsible for oversight and identificarion of preliminary
alternative routes far the proposed Bell County East —"I'NP One 345 kV
Transmission Line Project in central Texas. The transmission line is
approacimately 40 miles long and includes a 160-foot right-of-way for the
new double-circuit 345 kV transmission line in Bell, Milam, and Robertson
counties, Texas. POWER was responsible for drafting a research design for
the Texas Histarical Commission prior to field studies being initiated.
POWER produced an interim report and a draft archeological report, both of
which were submitted to the Texas Historical Commission. POWER also
participated in the technical conference, adequacy of routes hearing, and
responded to Requests for Information (RFI's). POWER provided written
direct tesrimony and delivered oral testimony in support of the PUC CCN
application at the hearing on merits at the State Office of Administrative
Hearings (SOAH) offices in Austin.
CenterPoint Energy, 138 kV Springwoods Transmission Line EA,
Routing Study and CCN Application, Texas
Project Manager responsible for oversight and coordination of all project
components. POWER conducted a routing study and prepared the
environmental assessment to support a CCN application for the 138 kV
Springwoods Transmission Line project. This project is located in a rapidly
developing portion of northern Harris and southern Montgomery counties,
Texas. Land use data collection and analysis was critical due to the number
of existing, under construction, and proposed residential and associated
commercial developments. POWER identified preliminary alternative route
segments which were presented at a public meeting. POWER also completed
the public input analysis and conducted an alternative route comparison as
part of the Routing Study/EA and CCN application document while
considering the necessary requirements of Section 37.506(c)(4)(A)-(D) of the
Texas Utilities Code, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) CCN
application form, and PUC Substantive Rule 25.101. POWER also provided
CCN Project Manager Services, a specific requirement for the project that
included coordination of tasks for POWER and the client's personnel. Expert
testimony support was not required because this project was consented by the
PUC.
CenterPoint Energy, 138 kV Zenith Transmission Line EA,
Routing Study and CCN Application, Texas
Project Manager responsible for oversight and coordination of all project
components. POWER conducted a routing study and alternatives analysis
and prepared the environmental assessment and CCN application for the 138
kV Zenith Transmission Line project. Land use data collection and analysis
were critical due to residential and commercial developments in the area.
POWER identified preliminary segments and presented preliminary
alternatives at a public meeting, then recommended a preferred and three
alternate routes based on public input analysis. Expert testimony support was
not required because this project was not contested.
LISA BARKO MEAUX � 5 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
CenterPoint Energy, Freeport LNG 69 kV Transmission Line
Permitting, Texas
Project Manager responsible far the coordination of environmental permit
and clearance requirements for the Freeport LNG 69 kV transmission line.
Assisted in transfer of Freeport LNG's U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pemut
related to the transtnission line to CenterPoint. Prepared the project
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, assisted in compliance with
recommendations made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks
& Wildlife and the State Historic Preservation Officer. Upon approval of the
CCN application by the PUC, assisted with obtaining the necessary
envuonmental permits/clearances for construction of the project. Responsible
for selecting and coordinating with an archaeological firm to conduct
background research and prepare a letter of recommendation to the Texas
Historical Commission (THC). Concurrence from THC was granted and no
survey was required. Prepared an abbreviated Envuonmental Site
Assessment and conducted soil sampling to determine the disposal procedure
of excavated materials resulting during construction.
Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Fairmount 138 kV
Transmission Line, Texas
Environmental Project Manager responsible for technical oversight, client
relations, public outreach, project reporting and preparation of the
Environmental Assessment. The project consists of a new substation and 138
kV transmission line. POWER's environmental services included supporting
preparation of the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCI�
document for filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Tasks
included data acquisition and analysis, preliminary alternatives identification,
providing exhibits and support staff for a public meeting, public input
analysis, and preparation of the EA including recommendation of a preferred
route. The study area includes forested land, agricultural land, and gently
rolling hills with residential/commercial properties. Significant land use
features within or near the study area include the US Forest Service and
Toledo Bend Reservoir. This project was administratively approved by the
PUC.
American Electric Power, Huntington Court - Roanoke 138 kV
Transmission Line Siting, Virginia
Environmental Project Manager responsible for the team coordination,
technical direction, client relations and document preparation. POWER
routed the 138 kV transmission line through dense urban districts in the
greater Roanoke area. The approximately eight-mile line is part of AEP's
Roanoke Area Improvement Projects. Key issues included impacts on
residences and businesses, visual resources, and identified threatened and
endangered species, including Virginia big-eared bat. POWER prepared a
state-level EA as part of an application for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Virginia's State Corparation Commission to
route the project. POWER prepared written testimony in support of the
rouring and environmental assessment on this project, but delivery of oral
testimony was not required.
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American Electric Power, Matt Funk 138 kV Transmission Lines,
Virginia
Environmental Project Manager responsible for team coordination and
technical direction for siting two segments of a transmission line that is part
of AEP's Roanoke Area Improvement Projects. POWER prepared a state-
level environmental assessment to accompany AEP's application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to the Virginia State
Corporate Commission for the Matt Funk 138 kV Extension and Matt Funk
138 kV Bus Tie No. 1 projects. The two segments total about five miles in
length. Written testimony in support of the routing and environmental
assessment was prepared, but delivery of oral testimony by POWER was not
required.
American Electric Power, Gamesa Jackson Mountain Wind Farm
— Nicole 138 kV Transmission Line, Texas
Project Manager responsible for environmental services for a transmission
line that would connect the Gamesa Jackson Mountain Wind Farm with
AEP's proposed Nicole Substation near Abilene. POWER was contracted to
provide environmental services to route this approximate 17-mile 138 kV
transmission line, which would provide wind-generated power to AEP's
delivery system. POWER conducted data collection and began preparing for
a public meeting while also beginning preparation of the Environmental
Assessment to accompany AEP's application for a Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
POWER was responsible for data acquisition and analysis, environmental
assessment preparation, alternative route identification and comparison,
public meeting coordination and participation, map preparation and
abstractor coordination. This project was cancelled by the developer.
Riverside Public Utilities, Riverside Transmission Reliability
Project-Phase II Environmental Services, California
Public Outreach Coordinator for agency and tribal contacts for the public
deimition phase for an Environmental Impact Report to analyze the impacts
of upgrades to the City of Riverside's electric delivery system. Responsible
for developing a contact list, preparing contact letters, follow-up telephone
calls, scheduling face-to-face meetings, and documenting agency and tribal
comments. POWER is providing public involvement, urban resource impact
analysis, and environmental planning services for a new 230 kV
interconnection with the SCE transmission system. The environmental
analysis addresses the construction of a 230 kV transmission line, six 69 kV
transmission lines, two new 230 kV substations, and the upgrade of eight 69
kV substations. POWER is preparing the Environmental Impact Report under
CEQA with the City of Riverside as the lead agency. Southern California
Edison will construct the 230 kV portion of the project following the
issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCI� from
the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The CPUC is a
Responsible Agency and will adopt the certified EIR when completed for the
construction of the 230 kV interconnection.
LISA BARKO MEAUX � 7 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Nebraska Public Power District, Electric Transmission Reliability
Project Routing Study, Nebraska
Environmental Specialist responsible for assisting the pernvtting effort for a
study to select the preferred route of a proposed new 345 kV transmission
line in east-central Nebraska. Pemutting included Army Corps of Engineers
Section 404; jurisdictional wetlands; storm water; Section 401 Water Quality
Certification; FAA notices; Nebraska Power Review Board and Nebraska
Public Service Commission applications; highway, railroad, and foreign
utility crossings; and flood control. POWER collected data on the study area
and evaluated route corridors. The fast-track project determined the project
study area and selected the preferred route for the approximately 80-mile-
long transmission line from Columbus to Lincoln. The report assessed the
projecYs impacts on land uses, visual resources, cultural resources, and
biological resources and identified engineering constraints.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Manchaca to Friendship 138 kV
Underground Line, Texas
Project Manager for the environmental planning tasks associated with the
underground portion of a proposed 138 kV transmission line. Identified the
required environmental pernutting and clearances necessary to construct the
underground portion of the project. Selected and coordinated with a
geophysical subcontractor firm to conduct a Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR) and Electric Resistivity survey of the proposed right of way.
Coordinated the environmental subsurface survey logistics, data collection
and data interpretation with input from LCRA. The project is located within
the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone in Hays and Travis counties, Texas. The
purpose of the survey was to evaluate karst features such as air-iilled caves
and solution cavities that might affect the design and construction.
Entergy, Golden Meadow-Leeville 115 kV Line, Louisiana
Envuonmental Proj ect Manager for a project where POWER has been
contracted by Entergy to perform an environmental assessment and
alternative route analysis far the proposed Golden Meadow-Leeville 115 kV
Transmission Line. The project is the rebuild of the 13.4-mile Golden
Meadow to Leeville 115 kV transmission line project in a new right of way.
The existing in-service transmission line has exceeded its design lifespan and
serves an offshore oil unloading facility that is vital to the national energy
interest. The project area is located in coastal Louisiana and considerations
during the routing study include coastal wetland impacts, accessibility for
maintenance activities, cost and design and other land use issues. POWER
was responsible for environmental and land use data collection, constraints
mapping, developing alternative routes, tabulating potential environmental
and land use impacts, and recommending a preferred route. The routing study
and EA will be used to defend the selected route and to support pernutting
requirements. POWER is also providing preliminary design and the
cost/schedule estimate for design, material and construction of the project.
Mines Management, Montanore Mine Transmission Line MFSA,
Montana
Project Coordinator responsible for directing the environmental analysis and
overseeing the preparation of a Montana Major Facilities Siting Act
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application for a transmission line to a new mine in northwestern Montana.
Coordinated POWER team members and 10 subcontractors to complete the
application. The 16-mile, 230 kV transmission line would supply power to an
underground silver and copper mine located below a Wilderness Area on the
Kootenai National Forest. The analysis included biological, cultural,
hydrological, and social economic studies in a four-volume response
document.
City of Pearland, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments,
Texas
Project Manager responsible for the preparation of four separate Phase I
Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). The ESAs were performed in
conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527-00 to
identify Recognized Environmentai Conditions. Sites were as follows: an
approximate 4.5 acre tract on which the City was proposing to construct a
new %re station; an approximate 80.0 acre tract on which the City was
proposing to construct a new retention pond; an approximate 2.20 acre tract
on which the City was proposing to construct a new facility; and an
approximate 4.77 acre tract on which the City was proposing to conshuct a
new elevated water storage tank. The Phase I ESAs revealed no evidence of
Recognized Environmental Conditions in connection with the properties.
PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY
CenterPoint Energy, Freeport LNG 69 kV Transmission Line EA
and Routing Study, Texas
Project Team Leader responsible for overseeing the transmission line routing
studies and Environmental Assessment/CCN application preparation. This
included data collection, field reconnaissance, and agency coordination.
Responsible for developing the routing criteria and analyzing the routes by
quantification of data into a spreadsheet. Routes analyzed included segment
options proposed for directional drilling beneath the Gulf Intracoastal
Waterway. Identified pernutting requirements for underground segment
options. Prepared the environmental assessment and coordinated agency
compliance. Participated in the PUC project Technical Conference and
prepared written and delivered oral testimony in support of the CCN
application.
Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Simmons-Mountainburg 161 kV
Transmission Line EA and Routing Study, Arkansas
Principal Investigator responsible for data collection, field reconnaissance,
and agency coordination for a new 161 kV transmission line in the Ozark
Mountain ecoregion in Crawford County, Arkansas. The project was filed
with the Arkansas Public Service Commission as a majar utility facility and
required a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need
(CECPI�. The environmental assessment included discussions on natural
resources in the study area, potential impacts of the proposed alternatives and
also provided mitigation measures. Collaborated in development of the
routing criteria, route analysis, and prepared the environmental assessment.
LISA BARKO MEAUX I 9 POWER ENGINEERS, INC.
Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Razorback-Short Mountain 161 kV Line
EA and Routing Study, Arkansas
Principal Investigator responsible for data collection, field reconnaissance,
and agency coordination for a new 161 kV transmission line in the Arkansas
Valley ecoregion in Logan County, Arkansas. The project was filed with the
Arkansas Public Service Commission as a major utility facility and required
a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CECPI�. The
environmental assessment included discussions on natural resources in the
study area, potential impacts of the proposed alternatives and also provided
mitigation measures. Collaborated in the development of the routing criteria
and analyzing the routes by quantification of data into a spreadsheet.
Prepared the environmental assessment and identified agency involvement.
TXU Electric Delivery, Copperas Cove 138 kV Transmission Line
EA and Routing Study, Texas
Principal Investigator responsible for data collection, field reconnaissance,
and preliminary agency coordination. Responsible far developing the routing
criteria and analysis of segments and routes for this unique project which
included an Army airborne training facility (Fort Hood) within the study area
along with land managed by Texas Park & Wildlife and a Texas Youth
Commission Facility. Participated in coordination meetings with these
entities and also with the organization and preparation of public meetings.
Assisted with the analysis of the alternative routes using a spreadsheet and
preparation of the EA and routing study report submitted to the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (PUC).
American Electric Power, Coleto Creek-Pawnee 345 kV
Transmission Line EA and Routing Study, Texas
Project Manager responsible for project administration and coordination of
this 523-mile project including data collection, field reconnaissance, and
public meetings. Led the analysis of the alternative routes using a spreadsheet
and preparation of the EA and routing study repart submitted to the Public
Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). The project was on an expedited
schedule to meet PUC requirements. Assisted in coordination between AEP
and South Texas Electric Cooperative (STEC) to develop both portions of the
recommended ERCOT/ISO project (Coleto Creek to San Miguel) to enhance
the PUC review process. Prepared written and delivered oral, testimony to
the PUC in support of the CCN application.
Also responsible for seeking guidance and clarification from U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service on clearing issues during the migratory bird season.
Guidance resulted in perfornung field investigations and avian nest surveys
along the proposed right of way. The surveys allowed construction of the
345kV transmission line in south Texas to continue as required.
American Electric Power, Coleto Creek-Pawnee 345kV Line,
Texas, Permitting/Compliance
Sought guidance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning
potential impacts to nestmg eagles along the San Antonio River in Texas.
Designed and participated in an aerial survey for eagle nests where the new
345 kV transmission line was proposed to cross the River. Results of the
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aerial survey pernutted clearing and construction activities to continue as
necessary.
Reliant Energy, SIENNA Project, Texas
Assisted with the SIENNA project which required construction of a new two-
transformer 138/35 kV substation with four 35kV distribution circuits to
handle the load growth. Assisted in preparation of the Environmental
Assessment and routing study far conshuction of a new transmission line to
service the 3IENNA substation. Participated in the selection and
development of the evaluation criteria for environmental impacts,
socioeconomic impacts, and cost considerations. Developed a matrix and
identified routing criterion. Assisted in producing Reliant Energy HL&P's
application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for
submission to the PUC.
Reliant Energy, Galveston Island 138 kV Line, Texas
Coordinated the notification process for a new 138 kV transmission line to
Galveston Island, Texas. Gathered information from county appraisal maps,
aerial photographs, property abstracts and field reconnaissance studies.
Developed a mailing list identifying property owners along the preferred and
alternate routes. Over 1,400 notification letters were prepared for mailing.
CLECO Midstream Resources, Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessments, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia
Prepared Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for the construction of
new power plants in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. The purpose of the
Phase I ESAs was to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions
associated with the cunent and historical usage of the Properties and
adjoining properties, nearby off=site sources of potential impact, and the
potential environmental impact on the Property from surrounding conditions
or activities. Each assessment involved on-site visits for data collection,
photo-documentation, visual observations of adjoining properties and in-
person interviews. In addition, as required, regulatory background reviews
were conducted including interpretation of historical aerial photographs and
U.5. Geologic Service Maps.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Hockley-Macedonia
Transmission Line, Texas
Assisted on the preparation and submission of a natural resource assessment
for the Hockley to Macedonia Transmission Line in Waller County, Texas.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Hays County Substation, Texas
Responsible for overseeing completion of a Natural Resource Assessment
(NRA), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for a proposed
substation in Hays County, Texas.
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Texas-New Mexico Power, Galveston County Substation, Texas
Responsible for overseeing completion of a Natural Resource Assessment
(NRA), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan far a proposed
substation in Galveston County, Texas.
Brownsville Public Utilities Board, SPCC Plan, Texas
Assisted the client with Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
(SPCC) Plan determinations needs and preparation of over 15 substations and
four other facilities. Responsible for data collection and developed a SPCC
Plan template for incorporation of Brownsville's 15 substations into one
plan. T'he multi-facility and the single facility Plans follow the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revisions to the Oil Pollution
regulation, otherwise known as the SPCC regulation in 40 CFR Part 112.
Broadwing Communications, Houston-San Antonio Fiber Optic
Line, Texas
Project Manager for a fiber optic build between Houston and San Antonio.
Responsible for coordination of all permitting activities and agency
consultations to meet Broadwing's construction schedule. Coordinated
meeting the archeological requirements with the Texas Department of
Transportation and the Texas Historical Commission.
Sprint, Fiber Optic Interconnects, Texas
Project Manager for two fiber optic interconnects. One interconnect extended
from Richardson to Plano, Texas and the other was in the City of Austin,
Texas. Responsible for overseeing the due diligence studies to determine the
environmenta] compliance requirements. Responsible for obtaining the
required permits and coordination with the City of Austin to complete the
City's General Pernut accompanied by a tree survey.
Miller Environmental, Inc., Cell Tower Study, Texas
Designed and performed a red balloon tests to detemune the area of potential
effect (APE) based on the height of proposed cell towers. All known historic
properties and State Archeological Landmarks (SALs) were identified within
the appropriate distance and plotted on a USGS map. In the field, a red 100-
gram meteorological balloon was tethered to the �ound to represent the
height and location of the proposed cell tower site. Photographs were taken
from each known historic property and SALs looking back at the red balloon.
This process assessed the impacts the proposed tower would have on the
visual character or setting of historic properties or SALs. The project
received approval for construction and erection of the cell tower to proceed.
Williams Communications, Inc., EI Paso-Houston Fiber Optic
Line, Texas
Assisted in the permitting process of a fiber optics cable spanning from El
Paso to Houston. Responsible for submitting a Nationwide 12-permit
application with the Corp of Engineers and easement permits with the Texas
General Land Ofiice.
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Enogex, Natural Gas Pipeline, Oklahoma
Assisted with obtaining environmental permits for a 26-mile long natural gas
pipeline in Tulsa, Wagoner, and Creek counties. Visited and coordinated
with various agency representatives in Oklahoma to present the project and
deternune initial agency concems. Assisted in the organization and
coordination of the archeological survey and was also responsible for
developing and submitting weekly client updates for all aspects of the
project.
City of Pearland, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Texas
Prepared five Phase I Environmental Site Assessments far the construction of
new city projects. Preparation of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
was to satisfy a requirement to qualify for the innocent landowner defense,
described in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA).
Contract Technology, Inc., Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment, Texas
Prepared a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for sale of property to a
bank to satisfy a requirement to qualify far the innocent landowner defense.
Confidential Client, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment,
Texas
Prepared a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for a confidential client
along the Houston Ship Channel.
Phoenix Resources, Inc., 3-D Seismic Program, Texas
Prepared the Operations Plan and Environmental Assessment for a proposed
3-D Seismic Program on approximately 3,500 acres on the Myrtle Foester
Whihnire Division of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Calhoun
County, Texas. The Operations Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA)
was used by the Refuge Manager to support a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSn to support the issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for
the project. The scope of work on this project included a pre-project meeting
with Phoenix Resources, Inc. and Itefuge staff, data acquisition, preparation
of the draft and fmal plans, a cultural and archeologica] resource search and
coordination with various federal, state and local agencies during the course
of the project. The EA was consistent with the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which supports the federal action of
issuance of a SUP. The project was accomplished in a manner that did not
compromise the Refuge or seismic survey activities.
San Jacinto River, Texas
Conducted a collection of benthic core samples, nektonic organisms, bird
surveys, hydrological monitoring, and plankton samples in San Jacinto River,
Texas.
ATTACHMENT 3 RESUME OF EM/L Y BELTS
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EMILY BELTS
PROJECT COORDINATOR / LAND USE
YEARS OP EXPER/ENCE
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EDUCAT/ON
> B.A., Landscape Architecture, Arizona
State University, 2006
AREAS OF EXPERT/SE
> Project coordination
> Land use and recreation planning
> Environmental Planning
> Routing and siting studies
> Environmental studies and documents
> Impact assessment and mitigation
planning
> Environmental compliance, approvals,
permits, and strategy
> Environmental compliance and
regulatory affairs
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Ms. Belts' experience includes project coordination and land use and visual
investigations far siting and pennitting energy facilities, among other types
of projects. She has worked on more than 40 environmental planning and
pernutting projects and studies, including over 15 transmission projects and
studies in Arizona. These projects have been for voltages up to 500 kV. Prior
to joining POWER, she worked with a landscape architecture firm that
specialized in site planning and urban design. While studying landscape
architecture at Arizona State University, Ms. Belts focused on the dynamic
growth in the Southwest and landscape integration.
EI Paso Electric, Wrangler to Sparks 115 kV Transmission Line
Project, Texas
Project Manager responsible for project management and conducting land
use and visual studies. The proposed project included siting a ll5 kV power
line through eastern El Paso City, Texas. The goal of the studies was to site a
transmission line to connect the Wrangler to Sparks substations while
avoiding visually sensitive land uses in a primarily developed area.
Clean Line Energy Partners, Centennial West Environmental,
Multiple States
Resource Specialist responsible for researching information and gathering
GIS data for existing and future land uses within each of the federal, state,
and local jurisdictions. Ms. Belts also collected and analyzed visual
information and GIS data from Forest Service and BLM agencies. The
Centennial West Clean Line Project is a high-voltage (HV) (f 500 kV or f
600 k� direct current (DC) transmission line that will gather renewable
energy from generation projects in eastern New Mexico and surrounding
areas, and transmit it to load centers such as southem Nevada, Southern
California, Arizona, and other areas in the Southwest. POWER was hired to
conduct the siting studies to develop preliminary routes to be carried forward
into public scoping for the NEPA process. The siting study involves
identifying alternative routes and converter station locations, detailed
environmental studies for key resources (e.g., land use, recreation, visual,
cultural, biological, earth, water, air, and socioeconomics) and regulatory
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable
federal, state, and local resources for approximately 700 to 900 miles of new
HVDC transmission line and converter stations.
Arizona Public Service Company, Scatter Wash to Jomax 69 kV
Line Siting Project, Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for project coordination and conducting land
use and visual studies for preparation of a power line feasibility study.
POWER is performing a siting study for a proposed 69 kV transmission line
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in the Phoenix area. The project area consists of a major planned
development on state lands and therefore includes an extensive agency
involvement program and close coordination with state lands. The project
includes environmental inventories for land use, visual/aesthetic, biological,
and cultural resources, and a comprehensive public involvement program.
Arizona Pubiic Service Company, W01 - Copper Canyon 69 kV
Project, Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for project coordination and assisting with
technical studies for preparation of a power line feasibility study and right-
of-way application. The proposed project included siting a 69 kV power line
within the United States Department of Agriculture, Prescott National Forest
boundary. A National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process was
completed to obtain a right-of-way on federal lands for the proposed 69 kV
power line.
Arizona Public Service Company, Doney Park 69 kV
Transmission Line Siting Project, Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for assisting in existing and future land use
studies for the preparation of a right-of-way application and EA for a
transmission line and substation siting project in the Doney Park community
on the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona.
Arizona Public Service Company, Yuma - San Luis 69 kV Line,
Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for assisring in existing and future land use
studies. Coordinated studies with federal, state, and local jurisdiction staff,
including the Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma.
Tucson Electric Power, DeMoss Petrie - Tucson 138 kV Line
Project, Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for project coardination and assisting in
existing and future land use studies for a proposed 138 kV transmission line
in a fully developed urban area directly north of downtown Tucson.
Tucson Electric Power, Rosemont 138 kV Line Project, Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible far project coordination and assisting in land
use and visual studies for a line from a substation south of Tucson to the
proposed Rosemont facilities.
Tucson Electric Power, Pinal Central - Tortolita 500 kV Project,
Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for project coordination and assisting in land
use and visual studies for preparation of a transmission line siting report and
Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) application. The proposed
project included siting a 500 kV power line from Eloy, Arizona area to Red
Rock, Arizona area.
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Nextera Energy, Sonoran Solar Energy Project, Arizona
Assisted in existing and future land use studies and technical reports for the
preparation of large-scale solar energy project located south of the town of
Buckeye in Maricopa County, Arizona. The Sonoran Solar Energy Project is
proposed to construct and operate an electrical generating facility, using
concentrated solar thermal power that would provide up to 375 megawatts of
electrical generation on approximately 3,700 acres of federally managed
lands.
Confidential Client, Navajo Nation Wind Project, Arizona
Project Coordinator responsible for site assessment and preparation of a
feasibility report to review the potential for the development of a proposed
wind energy project to be located in northern Arizona.
Confidential Client, Solar Project Critical Issues Analysis,
Arizona
Project Coordinatar responsible for assisting in e�sting and future land use
studies for the preparation of an Environmental Critical Issues Analysis
report to review the potential for the development of a proposed 500-
megawatt (MW) concentrating solar generation proj ect to be located on
federal lands in Arizona. The goal of this analysis was to identify any
environmental or pemutting constraints that could potentially prohibit the
construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility.
Foresight Flying M, LLC, Grapevine Canyon Interconnection and
Wind Park Project, Arizona
Project Coardinator responsible for assisting in existing and future land use
studies for preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) and CEC
application for a 500 MW wind park facility, a 345 kV substation and
switchyard, a 17-mile access road, and approximately 9 miles of 345 kV
transmission line in the Diablo Canyon Rural Planning Area, southeast of
Flagstaff. The transmission line would connect the Grapevine Canyon Wind
Ranch with an existing 345 kV transmission line, and would be located in the
Coconino National Forest.
Southern California Edison, Devers - Mirage 115 kV System Split
Project Proponent's Environmental Assessment, California
Project Manager responsible for the preparation of a PEA and environmental
assessment (EA) for a 220 kV line and two 115 kV transmission lines,
upgrade and modify 10 substations, and complete numerous connections and
facility modifications associated with splitting the Devers-Mirage 115 kV
system in Palm Springs and Thousand Palms, California into two separate,
radial 115 kV systems. Responsibilities include environmental impact
assessment of existing and future land use studies, and EA document
preparation and coordination.
A TTACHMENT 4 RESUME OF DEN/SE W/LL/AMS
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DENISE WILLIAMS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
YEARS OF EXPER/ENCE
14
EDUCAT/ON
> B.S., Environmental Management,
University of Houston, 1997
AREAS OF EXPERT/SE
> Environmental Assessments
> Siting studies
> Routing studies
> Public involvement coordination
> PUCT CCN Experience
SPEC/AL TRA/N/NG
> OSHA training from TCEQ
'� POWER
� ENGINEERS
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Ms. Williams is an environmental specialist with extensive experience in
data collection, field reconnaissance, agency coordination, and public
meeting organization for transmission line projects in Texas. She has
conducted iield reconnaissance related to land use determination,
transmission line compatibility, and habitable structures identification and
inventory. She has performed alternative route analyses, environmental
assessments, land use and biological data collection and analysis, routing
studies, and completed applications for Certificates of Convenience and
Necessity for submission to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. For
several of these CCN filings Ms. Williams organized the public involvement
process and analyzed the input received by the public and agencies. She has
also collected data and conducted site reconnaissance to facilitate site
analyses for proposed power plants in several states, including Texas. In
addition, Ms. Williams' experience performing environmental compliance
inspections for manufacturing facilities has provided her with first hand
insight into the implementation of state and federal government regularions.
CenterPoint Energy, 138 kV Springwoods Transmission Line EA,
Routing Study and CCN Application, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for land use issues and public
involvement for this project. POWER conducted a routing study and
prepared the environmental assessment to support a CCN application for the
138 kV Springwoods Transmission Line project. This project is located in a
rapidly developing portion of northern Hanis and southern Montgomery
counties, Texas. Land use data collection and analysis was critical due to the
number of existing, under construction, and proposed residential and
associated commercial developments. POWER identified preliminary
alternative route segments which were presented at a public meeting.
POWER also completed the public input analysis and conduct an alternative
route comparison as part of the Routing Study/EA and CCN application
document while considering the necessary requirements of Section
37.506(c)(4)(A)-(D) of the Texas Utilities Code, the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (PUCT) CCN application form, and PUCT Substantive
Rule 25.101. POWER also provided CCN Project Manager Services, a
specific requirement for the project that included coordination of tasks for
POWER and the client's personnel. Expert testimony support was not
required because this project was consented by the PUC.
CenterPoint Energy, 138 kV Zenith Transmission Line EA,
Routing Study and CCN Application, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for land use issues and public
involvement. POWER conducted a routing study and alternatives analysis
and prepared the environmental assessment and CCN application for the 138
kV Zenith Transmission Line project. Land use data collection and analysis
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were critical due to residential and commercial developments in the area.
POWER identified preliminary segments and presented preliminary
alternatives at a public meeting, then recommended a preferred and three
alternate routes based on public input analysis. Expert testimony support was
not required because this project was not contested.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Cushman to Highway 123 138
kV Transmission Line EA, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for land use issues and public
involvement. POWER prepared the environmental assessment and
alternatives analysis (EA) document for a new seven-mile, single-circuit 138
kV line. The document supports LCRA's Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity (CCI� application for fling with the Public Utility Comtnission of
Texas. Tasks included data acquisition and analysis, preliminary alternatives
identification, providing exhibits and support staff for a public meeting,
public input analysis, and preparation of the EA.
Lower Colorado River Authority, EC Mornhinweg to Parkway 138
kV Transmission Line EA, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for land use issues and public
involvement. POWER is preparing the environmental assessment and
alternatives analysis (EA) document for construction of a new 138 kV
transmission line. The document supports LCRA's Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application for filing with the Public
Utility Commission of Texas. POWER provided data acquisition and
analysis, prelnninary alternatives identification, exhibits and support staff for
a public meeting, public input analysis, and preparation of the EA. The study
area included agricultural land, pastures, residential subdivisions and
commercial properties.
Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Fairmount 138 kV
Transmission Line, Texas
Environmental Planner responsible for land use issues and public
involvement. The project is a new substation and 138 kV transmission line.
POWER's environmental services included supporting preparation of the
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) document for filing with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas. Tasks included data acquisition and
analysis, preliminary alternatives identification, providing eachibits and
support staff for a public meeting, public input analysis, and preparation of
the EA including recommendation of a preferred route. The study area
includes forested land, agricultural land, and gently rolling hills with
residentiaUcommercial properties. Significant land use features within or
near the study area include the US Forest Service and Toledo Bend
Reservoir.
Oncor Electric, Forney 138 kV Transmission Line Environmental
Assessment and Routing Study, Texas
Environmental Specialist responsible for data collection, field
reconnaissance, and agency coordination. Collaborated in the development of
the routing criteria and analyzing the routes by quantification of data into a
spreadsheet. Prepared the environmental assessment and identified agency
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involvement. The study included the installation of a new switching station
and the construction of a new 138 kV transmission line between the new
Forney East switching station and the existing Fomey substation in north
Texas.
Oncor Electric Delivery, Bell County East to TNP One 345 kV
Transmission Line, Texas
Environmental Specialist assisting with the public involvement program,
socioeconomic studies, and development of the routing report for the
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCI� application to the Public
Utility Commission of Texas. The transmission line is approximately 40
miles long and includes a 160-foot right-of-way for the new double-circuit
345 kV transmission line in Bell, Milam, and Robertson counties, Texas.
POWER was responsible for drafting a research design far the Texas
Historical Commission prior to field studies being initiated. POWER
produced an interim report and a draft archeological report, both of which
were submitted to the Texas Historical Commission. POWER also
participated in the technical conference, adequacy of routes hearing, and
responded to Requests for Information (RFI's). POWER provided written
direct testimony and delivered oral testimony in support of the PUCT CCN
application at the hearing on merits at the State Office of Administrative
Hearings (SOAH) offices in Austin.
Oncor Electric Delivery, CREZ Clear Crossing-Willow Creek Line,
Texas
Land Use Specialist responsible for inventorying land use features to analyze
the impacts of a new transmission line to link wind-generated power from
West Texas to a major utility's service area. The new 345 kV transmission
line will run approximately 100 miles across the north-central area of the
state on lattice steel structures. The project is part of the Texas Competitive
Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) initiative to inject renewable energy into
the Texas electrical grid. POWER collected and analyzed study area data,
coordinated and participated in the public outreach program, conducted the
public input analysis, developed resource maps, identified and compared
alternative routes, and prepared the Environmental Assessment which is part
of the client's application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to
the Public Utility Commission of Texas. POWER also provided expert
testimony support.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Maha Creek 345 kV
Transmission Line Environmental Assessment, Texas
Principal Investigator responsible for data collection, field reconnaissance
and agency coordination on this 345 kV project in Bastrop, Texas. Ms.
Williams collaborated in the development of the routing criteria and
analyzing the routes by quantification of data into a spreadsheet. Prepared the
Envuonmental Assessment for the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity application and identified agency
involvement. The assessment included the construction of a new 345 kV
transmission line between the LCRA Gariield Switchyard and the new
Bastrop Energy Switchyard in Bastrop County, Texas.
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Oncor Electric Delivery, CREZ Willow Creek-Hicks 345 kV Line,
Texas
Land Use Specialist responsible for inventorying land use features to analyze
the impacts of a new transmission line to bring wind-generated power from
West Texas to a major utility. POWER provided environmental services for a
new transmission line that will allow Oncor to bring renewable energy into
its service territory. The new 40-mile, 345 kV transmission line will bring
power generated from wind fanns in West Texas to Oncor's customers. The
project is part of the Texas Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ)
initiative. POWER acquired and analyzed resource data, coordinated and
participated in the public outreach program, conducted the public input
analysis, developed resource maps, identified and compared alternative
routes, and prepared the Environmental Assessment which is part of the
client's application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to the
Public Utility Commission of Texas. POWER also provided expert testimony
support.
Xcel Energy Services, Kiser to Cox 115 kV Transmission Line
Project, Texas
Environmental Specialist responsible for land use and developing the CCN
application. POWER is perfoiming an environmental assessment and
alternative route analysis for submittal with the Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity application for the Kiser to Cox Transmission Line Project.
The project is located in west Texas and is reyuired to meet the Southwest
Power Pool network upgrade. The project consists of approximately eight
miles of 115 kV transmission line. Environmental issues include siting
through irrigated agricultural land and rural residential development.
Xcel Energy Services, Kiser to Kress 115 kV Transmission Line
Project, Texas
Environmental Specialist responsible for land use and developing the CCN
application. POWER is performing an environmental assessment and
alternative route analysis for submittal with the Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity application for the Kiser to Kress Transmission Line Project.
The project is located in west Texas and is required to meet the Southwest
Power Pool network upgrade. The project consists of approximately 16 miles
of 115 kV transmission line. Environmental issues include siting through
irrigated agricultural land and rural residential development.
American Electric Power, Coleto Creek-Pawnee 345 kV
Transmission Line EA and Routing Study, Texas
Ms. Williams assisted with site reconnaissance, aerial photography
interpretation, and alternative route analysis for this 52.3-mile 345 kV
transmission line project. She also coordinated the public involvement
process which included organizing public meetings and collecting and
analyzing input received from the public and agency personnel. She assisted
in coordination between AEP and South Texas Electric Cooperative (STEC)
to develop both portions of the recommended ERCOT/ISO project to
enhance the PUCT review process. Ms. Williams also supported the
preparation of written testimony to the Public Utility Commission of Texas
ATTACHMENT 5 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES — 2013
This standard Schedule of Charges is for professional services. Unless agreed othenvise, charges Tor work on confinuing projecls will he based on the ihen cutrent Schadule
of Charges. A new Schedule of Charges will be issued lo be effective January 1 of each new year and as necessary on an intermediale basis to accommodate new i[ems or
revised charges. Invoices will be submilled mon�hly andlor upon completion of lhe work and will 6e due and payable when issued. All accounls not paid within thirty (30) days
aRer Owner's receipt of the invoice will bear a SERVICE CHARGE OF 7.0 % PER MONTH for each month lhe invoice is unpaid.
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
President.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $250.00/hr.
Executive Vice President
Senior ProJect Manager IV
ProjectManager Director .................................................................................................................................................................................. $232.00/hr.
Senior Project Manager Ilf
SeniorProject Manager II ................................................................................................................................................................................. $218.00/hr.
SeniorProject Manager I .................................................................................................................................................................................. $206.00/hr.
Senior Project Engineer III
Strategic Consultant III
ProjectManager III ........................................................................................................................................................................................... $192.00/hr.
Project Lead IV
Construction Manager III
Senior Project Engineer II
Strategic Consultant I I
Senior Consultant III
ProjectManager II ............................................................................................................................................................................................ $172.00/hr.
Project Lead III
Strategic Consultant I
Senior Consultant II
Project Englneer III
Construction Manager II
Senior Project Engineer I
Engineer V
ProjectManager I ............................................................................................................................................................................................. $148.00/hr.
Project Lead II
Construction Manager I
Environmental Specialist IV
Project Engineer II
EngineerlV
Designer V
Project Administrator III
Senior Consultant I
Consultant III
ProjectLead I ................................................................................................................................................................................................... $138.00/hr.
ProJect Engineer I
Engineer I II
Designer IV
Environmental Specialist III
Procurement Specialist III
Scheduling Specialist III
Project Administrator II
Consultant II
EngineerII ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $128.00/hr.
Designer III
Technician IV
Environmental Speclalist II
Procurement Specialist II
Scheduling Specialist II
Project Administrator I
Programmer II I
Consultant I
EngineerI ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $117.00/hr.
Designer II
Technician III
Environmental Specialist I
Procurement Specialist I
Field Representative IV
Scheduling Specialist I
Project Managers Assistant III
Programmer II
DesignerI ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $103.00/hr.
Drafter III
Technician II
Adminlstrative Assistant I
Field Representative III
Staff Assistantll
Project Managers Assistant II
Programmer I
DrafterII ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. $86.00/hr.
Staff Assistant
Field Representative II
Project Managers Assistant I
DrafterI .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. $68.00/hr.
General Office Assistant
Field Representative I
Personnel with specialized experience are amployed by or on retalner to POWER. Charges for ihese specialists are negotiated on an individual basis depending on Ihe
assignment. Professional �ime for depositions and teslimony is charged at 1.5 limes lhe rate for services; full-day minimums apply.
2013 Fees (11/27/12)
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES — 2073
This standard Schedule of Charges is for professional services. Unless agreed otherwise, charges for work on conlinuing projecls will 6e based on lhe then currenl Schedule
of Chargas. A new Schedule of Charges will be issued lo be effeclive Jenuary 7 of eech new year and as necessary on an intermediate basis lo accommodate new items or
revised charges. Invoices will be submitted rnonlhly and/or upon complelion of [he work and will 6e due and payable when issued. All accounls no[ paid wilhin thirty (30) days
aTter Owner's receipt of lhe invoice will bear a SERVICE CHARGE OF 1.OY PER MONTH for each month lhe invoice is unpaid.
SPECIAL APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Level I Software' $10.00lhr.
Level II Soflware " $20.00/hr.
Level III Software "' $35.00/hr,
Level IV Software "" $60.DO/hr,
* Level I Soflware includes, among others: CPM, Traverse PC,
Structural Design, Foundatlon Design, HVAC �eslgn, Conveyor
Design, Rockwell RSView 8 RSLogix, Subnet Solutions
Substation Server.net, Subnet Solutions Substation Explorer,
and Wondenvare.
" Level II Software includes, among others: ArcPro, ASPEN
OneLiner, ESA Easy Power, Milsoft Windmil, OSI ETAP,
Pathloss V5, SKM PTW, SynerGee DPA/G (Distributlon
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 programs.
*"*Level III Software includes, among others: CDEGS
(RESAP/MALZ), GE PSLF, PSCAD (PSCADIEMTDC), PTI
PSS/E, WinIGS, Smart Plant 3D, PDS, Rebis, GIS
Workstation, Engineering Workstation, and Electrocon CAPE.
""*Level IV Soflware includes, among others: CDEGS,
CDEGS (HiFREQ), COMSOL Multiphysics, Sigma SLP, STRI
Line Performance Software, and Animation.
REPRODUCTION
Drawings — Black & White
Large Scale Drewings (C Size)
Large Scale Drawings (� Size)
large Scale Drawings (E Size)
Drawings — Color
Large Scale Drawings (C Size)
Large Scale Drawings (D Size)
Large Scale Drawings (E Size)
$1.901ea.
$3.30/ea.
$5.501ea.
$6.00lea.
$10.901ea.
$17.501ea.
Documents — Black & White
Single-sided Copies 8 x 11 $0.05/ea. 11 x 17 $0.15lea.
Double-sided Coples 8 x 11 $D.10/ea.
Documents — Color
Single-sided Copies 8 x 11 $0.50/ea. 11 x 17 $1.00/ea.
Double-sided Copies 8 x 11 $1.00/ea.
Spiral Comb $2.65/ea.
3 Ring Binder Dependent on size
Special Copy Center Projects (Labor) $45.00lhr.
SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Survey Equip. to support field crew $70.00/day
GPS Equipment 2 Units $60.00/hour $350.00lday
GPS Equipment 3 Units $80.00/hour $450.00lday
Other expenses including but not limited to subcontractors, airfare, lodging, meals, postage and shipping, purchases, rentals, are charged at cost plus
a carrying and handling charge of 10°/a.
Communication Charge - including but not limited to long distance telephone and fax, charged at 1% of labor bllling charges.
CAD Usage Charge — charged at 3% of labor billing charges.
2013 Fees (11/27/12)