ORDER xu. 20152 MOTION THAT T'HE KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT JOIN THE COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP, INC. AND THE AFFECTED KERR COUNTY RESIDENTS IN COMMENDING LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY On this the 21st day of March 1991 came on to be considered by the Court the Lower Colorado River Authority's proposal of a major installation of new electrical power facilities composed of a large transformer substation and extensive high voltage transmission lines in Kerr County, to be known as the Kerrville Project. On motion made by Commissioner Holekamp, seconded by Commissioner Dehler, the Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 to join with Community Action Group, Inc. and thE• affected Kerr County residents in commending and thanking the Management of the Lower Colorado River Authority for its responsiveness to public in put to its Kerrville Project. C . A COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP INC. G 13ox 124, Kerrville, 1'x. 78029 __-/V~ C A G Inc. Helping Conserve Hill Country Living. hlzrcl•~ 13. 1J91 Judge William G. Stacy Kerr County Court House k:errville, Texas 73U~a Uear Judge Stacy: The CAG Inc. respectfully requests that it be put on your agenda of March ~1. 1991 for the purpose of disc~_~ssing• the attached resolution as regards LCRA's final determination of a site and route for its k:errvi 1 le Fr•oiFct.. If you need any other information 1 will be ~lar~ to furnish it. Sincerely yours, `--~ k. U. Havnes. ~ ire-Chairman ~:. A. e.;. Ins,. cc: Glen Holecamp Butch Lac};ey Gordan Morgan Qruce Oehler Files A volunteer Civic organization working for the betterment of the Kerrville South Area .~ A COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP INC. G Boa 124, Kerrville, Tx. 78029 ' March 21, 1991 C A G Inc. Helping Conserve liill Country Living. T0: THE HONORABLE KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT WHEREAS The Lower Colorado River Authority is proposing a major installation of new electrical power facilities composed of a large transformer substation and extensive high voltage transmis- sion lines in Kerr County, to be known as the Kerrville Proiect and; WHEREAS said Kerrville Project is described in more detail in LCRA's letter of February 4, 1991 and the accompanying map, copy attached,and; WHEREAS said letter and map shows a NEW location for the trans- former substation on the University of Texas property and a PREFERRED route for the high voltage transmission line (high- lighted) and, WHEREAS the said location for the transformer substation and the PREFERRED route for the high voltage transmission line is vastly superior to the original siting and routing of said Kerrville Pro.iect.. Further the PREFERRED routing is preferable to any other routing shown on said map. The siting and routing when completed as shown on said map would substantively answer all previous objections and; WHEREAS LCRA Management officials have tiently with the residents of the affect months. Answering numerous question and to Kerrville to meet with residents and which showed a genuine concern for the Proiect would have on the residents and worked closely and pa- ed area over the past 19 making more than 4 trips affected parties, all of impact the Kerrville property owners. NOW THEREFORE be it Resolved that LCRA Management be commended for its willingness to receive the comments and input of the residents and for its action in locating tltie new electric utility equipment in areas that not only would hav~a a minimum environmen- tal impact on wild life and their natural habitat, but also a minimum impact on the community and its residents and; BE it further Resolved that this Kerr County Commissioners Court join with CAG Inc. and the affected Kerr County residents, in commending and thanking the Management of the Lower Colorado River Authority for its responsiveness to public in put to its Kerrville Proiect. . ~~ i Ro J Harvey, Ch irman, CAG Inc. A volunteer Civic organization working for the betterment of the Kerrville South Aree R/~`c ~^ Lt~wer Colar~.d.Q River AtxthorYt~ j ., Post (JYfice BC]7: '.,'r20 r'~uftin.Texa~ 78i+E"7 AC 512 x'73.3: t)O . ~,.~ ~ February 4 , 1991 , 1~1r. Roy Harvey, President ~ ~ , Community Action Group F. o. Box 124 Kerrville, Texas 78029 Re: Kerrville Project _ pear Mr. Harvey; This letter is to update you on the progress of the Kerrville transmission line and substation. Enclosed is a map of the Rezrville South area, showing the proposed substation site and the preferred transmission line route. Yt is requested that the Community Action Group ~CAG) adopt the proposed substation site and the preferred transmission line route. Support through a resolution at the Kerrville County Commissioner's Court is also requested. The selection of an alternate route may be appropriate, since the area southeast of the substation site contains habitat that cou~.d support endangered species, such as the black-capped vireo, the golden-cheeked warbler, and the fishhook cactus. As was indicated in zhe last letter to you, dated November l~, 1990, a field visit was performed. by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service on November 27, 1990. LCRA staff and LCRA's environmental consultant, Espey Huston and Company accompanied them. The purpose of this field study was to evaluate impact to endangered species, such as the black-capped vireo and the golden-cheeked warbler. The substation site and route were checked for other endangered species as well. Z'he azea that is south and east of the substation site (marked in green) was indicated to be a concern. ~iawever, until shown otherwise, it is believed that ~,CRA can mitigate the disruption to this area and proceed with the project. This site and route is recommended based upon an evaluation of information received in: 1) the public open houses held in Kerrville on February 20 and 21, 1490; 2} *he Co~iunity Action Group meeting held in Kerrville on July 2g, 1990; 3) correspondence received from the public at large, and 4) correspondence from the representative of summer Hill Estates (MX. R. D. Haynes); 5} engineexing and environmental studies of the area, and input from various state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other knowledgeable persons, about the area of interest concerning the total project. A brief description of the recommendation is as follows: Substation site The substation site as shown on the attached map has been tentatively selected ol,the University of Texas property. zt would back up to lots 1~ and 15 and would be about 325 ft. x 325 f t. or 2.8 acres in size . The substation area is sued and located to accommodate substation access roads, entrances as well as a 50 ft. buffer zone of existing trees and shrubs. We would want to save as many trees as possible, so some flexibility in the exact location is desirable. Transmission line Possible transmission line routes in the Kerrville South area are shown on the attached map. The preferred route is shown by the thickest dashed line. Please note that the route shown is only a best approximation since the exact pole heights and locations, and , line routes cannot be determined until afield survey. The preferred route to the River Hills substation will avoid the mast densely populated areas which is basically the shortest route between the River Hills Substation and the proposed substation site, except for the consideration of property lines and roads. Our next step on this project is to request a certificate of convenience with the Public Utility Commission. As a part of the filing, we would like to include a document of support from the Community Action Group. A resolution of support from the Kerrville Ccunty Commissioner's Court is also required Since an earlier resolution opposed transmission lines in the Kerrville South area. Tt is recognized that any site and route will affect someone but it is believed that through this public process we have arrived at an acceptable alternative with minimal environmental and. public impact. Your consideration of this project and action at your earliest convenience would be appreciated. Please contact, me if further clarification or more information is needed. Sincerely, ~'~..~ ~- Allan Kunze - My~ r Transmission Engineering ~~PP enclosure -~ cc: Glen Brown R. D. Haynes Robert Jacks Gordon Morgan Bill Taylor Don McDaniel COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST • PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND SEVEN COPIES OF THIS RE(~UEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Gordon Moran OFFICE: Comm. Pct. ~/1 MEETING DATE: 3/21/91 TIME PREFERRED:- SUBJECT' (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC): Consider LCRA Power Line Proiect-Kerrville South EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: PLEASE STATE REASON ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Alan xitnze and Bob Haynes Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Article 6252-17 is as follows: • Meetings held on second Monday: 12:00 P. M. previous Wednesday • Meetings held on Thursdays: 5:00 P. M. previous Thursday. if preferable, Agenda Requests may be made on office stationery with the above information attached. THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: 3 / 15 /91 THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: is ~ 3:30 pm All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity.