ITEM
109-1001-R1100
Grant of
Easement to Missoula Electric Cooperative to Relocate Feeder Line on the Bandy
Experimental Ranch; The University of Montana-Missoula
THAT:����������� �����������
Pursuant to Montana University System Policy 1003.3, the
Board of Regents of the Montana University System authorizes The University of
Montana to grant an easement (see attachments) to Missoula Electric Cooperative
for the purpose of relocating a feeder power line to their Woodworth
Substation.� Missoula Electric
Cooperative will assume responsibility for the installation, operation and
maintenance of the new service line.�
The School of Forestry and The University of Montana Legal Counsel have
reviewed the terms of this easement and found them acceptable.
EXPLANATION:����������� The relocation of Missoula Electric
Cooperative�s feeder line to the Bandy Experimental Ranch will benefit the
ranch by removing the existing lines from their irrigated pasture that adjoins
Shanley Creek.� Presently, they have to
break their power roll irrigation line to pass through the power poles, a
time-consuming and often frustrating exercise.�
Shortly after the ranch was acquired in 1990, the possibility of moving
the overhead lines was discussed with the Co-op and they said it would cost the
University approximately $30,000.�
However, they said they were planning to replace and relocate the line
within ten years and that would be at their expense.� In addition, after the relocation, the main line will no longer
go right through the ranch headquarters and the adjacent small hayfield and
pastures, which will make the ranch operation activities easier.� The relocation will substantially benefit
the ranch and is more than adequate compensation for the right of way granted.
ATTACHMENTS:����������� Easement for right of way and map.