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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
YLight and Power Committee
October 8,1986
Committee:Chairman Laing,Trustees Brown and Habecker
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Town Administrator Hill,Light
and Power Director Dekker,Finance Officer
Vavra,Mr.Bill Harris/North American Hydro,
Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
1987 BUDGET -REVIEW:
The Committee reviewed and discussed the first draft of the 1987
Budget.
OLYMPUS DAM HYDRO PROJECT FEASIBILITY REPORT -REVIEW:
Mr.Bill Harris/North American Hydro presented the Feasibility
Report for the Olympus Dam Hydro Project.The report compared
the benefits and costs of the different hydropower development
alternatives at the Olympus Dam using a life-cycle approach.
Certain basic assumptions,which were required in a benefit/cost
analysis,were outlined prior to describing the results of the
economic analysis.The most likely disposition of the power
available from the Olympus Dam hydro development indicated three
basic options:(1)the power could be used within the Town of
Estes Park’s electric distribution system;(2)the power could be
sold directly to Platte River Power Authority;and (3)the power
could be “wheeled”across Western Area Power Administration’s
electric transmission system for ultimate delivery and sale to
the Public Service Company of Colorado (P.S.Co.).Six (6)
development alternatives were proposed as follows:
Alternative A -One Fixed-Flow Submersible Unit
Initial Cost Estimate $191,000
Average Annual Gross Income 18,800
Alternative B -Two Fixed-Flow Vertical Units
Initial Cost Estimate $312,000
Average Annual Gross Income 23,400
Alternative C -Two Single-Adjustable Vertical
Units
Initial Cost Estimate $382,000
Average Annual Gross Income 28,200
Alternative D -One Kaplan Unit
Initial Cost Estimate $313,000
Average Annual Gross Income 30,000
Alternative E -One Crossflow Unit
Initial Cost Estimate $260,000
Average Annual Gross Income 24,000
Alternative F -One Refurbished Vertical
Francis Runner
Initial Cost Estimate $267,000
Average Annual Gross Income 25,200
Results of the computations which are based upon generated power
being sold to P.S.Co.,indicate Alternatives D or F would
produce the best benefit cost ratios.In evaluating the benefits
and costs,the Committee stated they had no objection to selling
the power to Public Service Company.The Town would incur a
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higher expense to retain and use the power than it would be to
sell it to another utility.
Director Dekker advised various grants are offered through WAPA
and DEED for innovative projects.The Olympus Dam Project may
qualify.Following discussion,the Committee recommends (1)
North American Hydro submit their costs to “fine-tune”the study;
(2)North American Hydro submit photographs of the proposed
equipment;and (3)Director Dekker investigate and obtain
information concerning the possibility of obtaining grants
through WAPA and DEED,returning to the Committee for further
review.
Regarding the Cascade Diversion Structure Project,Mr.Harris
reported North American Hydro is still interested in pursuing a
lease agreement.North American Hydro will submit a revised
lease for consideration.
MARYS LAKE SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT -REVIEW OF BIDS:
Two bid proposals were submitted for Contract #3 —General
Construction for the Marys Lake Substation:
Leonard L.Graton Construction $34,130.00
Electric Substation Specialists Corp $49,000.00
Light and Power Director Dekker advised the contract documents
pertaining to Graton Construction had been reviewed and approved
by Town Attorney White.The Committee recommends accepting the
low bid submitted by Graton Construction in the amount of
$34,130.00.
PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY -AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS:
The Committee reviewed Exhibit “A”to the Transmission Facilities
Agreement between PRPA and the Town.The exhibit described
leased facilities to be transferred to PRPA plus a table indicat
ing the Town’s responsibilities in the cost and maintenance of
the Estes and Marys Lake Substation Sites.The Committee recom
mends the Mayor be authorized to execute Exhibit “A”to the
Transmission Facilities.
Attachment “C”to the Power Contract between PRPA and Town
indicated the delivery points by PRPA to the Estes and Marys Lake
Substations,underfrequency load interruption and the Town’s cost
and maintenance responsibilities for both substation sites.The
Committee recommends the Mayor be authorized to execute Attach
ment “C”to the Power Contract.
REPORTS:
The foundation has been constructed for the new transformer
located at the Marys Lake Substation.
1986 Electric sales are 3/4 of 1%ahead of 1985.Sales for the
month of September have increased 7%over that of September,
1985.
Finance Officer Vavra reported an estimate was obtained from the
NCR Corporation for the surge protection equipment for all
Town-owned equipment in the Municipal Building.The estimate was
$17,000 which did not include additional wiring to each location.
The Committee recommends Finance Officer Vavra investigate other
sources for such equipment,returning to the Committee for
further considtion.
fl±e being flo further business,the meeting adjourned.
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Vickje O’Connor,Town Clerk
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