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Louisville City Council Meeting September 5, 2000 Page 4. Diehl reviewed that PSCo proposes a single steel pole that is 10 to 15 feet taller than the existing double wood pole structures. He noted that the single steel poles would reduce the number of poles within the right-of-way and provide a cleaner look. Diehl stated that PSCo believes it has provided all necessary materials and justification for the Special Review Use permit and recommends approval of the permit for the proposed single steel pole transmission lines. He noted that materials must be ordered and the design work completed so that the line may be upgraded by the summer of 2001, an electrical peak period. Diehl stated that the City and PSCo have spent a great deal of time and money to research possible financing mechanisms to pay for the burying the transmission lines. He noted it has been determined that there is no financing mechanism available to the City of Louisville due to its statutory status and that PSCo does not have the available funds to finance the burial of the lines. He stated that PSCo is a public utility service and must devote its funds to constructing necessary facilities to ensure that customers have safe and reliable service. Diehl reviewed PSCo's temporary measures to upgrade the system. He stated that PSCo would raise 15 structures and add 6 intermediate structures to keep the lines safe through the summer of 2002, which would allow the City the necessary time to investigate financing alternatives for burial of the lines. He stated that if the City is inclined to approve an above ground alternative, or temporary measures with an above ground alternative later, that PSCo be allowed to alter the alignment of the existing line through the Arista and Storage Tek properties. He noted that PSCo has been approached by both entities to relocate the lines. He stated that any relocation would be subject to City of Louisville approval. He asked the City to approve the Special Review Use application. Davidson asked Diehl for a projected cost on the temporary measures. Diehl stated the cost to raise 15 structures is $9,000 per structure and to add 6 intermediate structures, at $16,400 per structure, would bring the total costs to $233,400. Diehl noted that the City would be responsible for paying the cost of the temporary measures. If the City decides to bury the line, PSCo remains willing to make the $2,005,025 contribution toward the cost of burial. Davidson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against Resolution No. 42, Series 2000. PUBLIC COMMENT 4