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Home My WebLink AboutOwnership Transfer Agreement - Single Wire Ground Return Transmission Line-Bethel and NapakiakFOR THE SINGLE WIRE GROUND RETURN TRANSMISSION LINE This agreement is entered into this day1,a of1985,-v by and between the State of Alaska, Department of Cowmerce and Economic Development, hereinafter referred to as the "Department of Commerce" by and through its Commissioner, Loren H. Lounsbusy and the Napakiak Ircinraq Power con-pany, hereinafter referred to as "Napakiak Corrpany", by and through is President, ALB-ERT KERNAK 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to transfer all right, title and in- terest of the Bethel-Napakiak Transmission Line, spare parts inventory, and rights of way, hereinafter referred to as "the facility", from the Department of CcnTrerce to the Napakiak Company. The facility is described in detail in Attachment "A" to this agreement which, by this reference, is made a part of this Agreement. 2. AUTHORITY: A. The Commissioner of the Department of Coamrce has been granted the authority to transfer the facility to Napakiak Company under the authority held by the Depart-ent of Administration, Division of General Services and Supply, and delegated to the Department of Conmerce. This "restricted delegation of authority" is attached hereto as Attachment "B" and by this reference made pact of this Agreement.. B. Napakiak Company, acting through its Board of Directors, has been authorized to accept the facility by resolution of its Board of Directors, attached hereto as Attachment "C" and by this reference I Trade a part of this Agreement. 3. TRANSFER. The Department of Commerce hereby transfers to Napakiak Company all the Department's right, title and interest in the facility. 4. CONSIDERATION. Napakiak, iak company, in consideration of the receipt of the facility, agrees to be responsible for all maintenance, operation, replacement, repair, alteration, addition or any other cost or liability which may arise, be associated with or be related to Napakiak Conpany's control over the facility after the effective date of this Agreement. 5. HOED HA14-UMS . Napakiak Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Department of Camierce, its agents, employees, officials, directors, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, demands, suits or action brought by Napakiak Company employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents, succes- sors, assigns or any third party who may seek to recover from the Department of Commerce for damages to person or property arising out of the maintenance, operation, repair, replacement, alteration or addition to the facility undertaken by or on the behalf of Napakiak Company after the effective date of this Agreement. 6. RELEASE. Napakiak Coipany represents that it has inspected the facility and is familiar with the design and duality of construction utilized in the construction of the facility. Based on its inspection, Napakiak Co pany releases the Department of Commrce from any and all claims for damages to its employees, property, customers and their property which may arise out of Napakiak Company's maintenance, operation, or any other use of the facility where the claims or suits arise from defects in the design or construction of the facility. i 7. ENTIP.E AGP. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties concerning the ownership of the facility. There are no other ownership i agreements between parties either written, oral, express, or implied. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date when the Commis- sioner of the Department of Ccsmmrce signs this Agreement. COMPMIY a r IPNMWOWIVM By: Its: Its: Date: Date I Approved As To Form: Office of the Attorney General • M � • 01�l1. 1• STATE OF ALASKA ) ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this _p day of Mtn , 198k before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public of the State of Alaska, personally appeared Loren H. Lounsbury, known to me to be the individual named in and who executed this Agreement and that the execution of the said instrument is the free and voluntary act and deed of the above named corporation for the uses and purposes therein expressed, and on oath stated that they were authorized to execute said instrument and that the seal affixed hereto is the corporate seal of said corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office the day and year first above written. Notary Public in and for A aska My Cannission Expires STATE OF ALASKA ) ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that or, this 15fZ�day of 198 before me,' the undersigned, a Notary Public of the State of Alaska, _personally appeared ALB ERT KE RNAK known to me to be the individual named in and who executed this Agreement and that the execution of the said instrument is the free and voluntary act and deed of the above named corporation for the uses and purposes therein expressed, and on oath stated that they were authorized to execute said i.nstrunent and that the seal affixed hereto is the corporate seal of said corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office the day and year first above written. A Notary Public in and for1�1.aj My Commission Expires ATTACHb�IT "All FACILITY DESCRIPTION I Section 1 Line Description Section 2 Materials Inventory Section 3 Bethel Native Corporation Right -Of -Way Section 4 Napakiak Corporation Right -Of -Way BETHEL-NAPAKIAK a N-�MQNIJEKZ TRANSMISSION LINE The Seigle Wire Ground Return transmission line delivers single phase electrical energy, using the earth as a return conductor. Its operating voltage is 14.4 kV line to ground. The Single Wire Ground Return transmission line connect Bethel Utilities in Bethel and the Napakiak Ircinraq Power Company in the community of Napakiak. The line extends 8.5 miles between the two com ninities. It is supported by gravity -stabilized "A" frame structures. a 1. 2. 3. ell Modifications Required on the SWGR Line Structure #9, 26' 10' Rt. Angle, Double Deadend with two service anchors strung at 30' from horizontal. Problem: The two service anchors are 6" 8 way expanding type installed vertically to a depth of 8'. The anchor rods have crept up from their footings approximately 12" to 16" and are bending over "key logs" used to stabilize the anchor. The anchor failures are causing the structure to tip up at one end approximately 12". Additionally, the rebar anchors used to secure the pole end to the earth are pulling due to their inadequate length. They appear to be a stabilizing force but need to pass through the active permafrost for adequate strength. Repairs: Install a new anchor bisecting the exterior angle at the conductor. Replace the existing anchors, all with two foot plate anchors installed to eight feet. Cut off the existing rebar passing through eye -bolts at the structure legs and replace with 8' vertical lengths bent over the eye -bolt. Galvinized 3 bolt clamps are used to jump the corner. These should be replaced with a H-tap. Structure #20, 190 30' Lt. Angle, Double Deadend w/2 service anchors strung at 30' from horizontal. Problem: One service anchor is failing, the other may be but was submerged in ice. Repairs: Replace the failing anchor. Tighten or replace the second anchor as needed. Replace the rebar anchor rods with 8' section. Structure #39, 6° 15' Rt. Angle, Outside leg guyed to an Anchor Assembly. Problem: The single anchor is incorrectly positioned and guy is loose. Repair: Install a new anchor bisecting the exterior angle with a new guy attached. The anchor should be a minimum of twenty feet from the pole. Structure #44, 9° 45; Lt, Outside Leg Guyed. (Service Anchor Missing) Problem: The guy is not attached to a service anchor. Repair: Identical to Structure #39. 3241/567 N 5. Structure #59, 32' 00' Lt, Double Deadend w/2 Service Anchors. Problem: One guy requires tightening as the anchor head was under ice during inspection. The second guy was adjusted. Repair: Tighten guy. 6. Structure #64, 80' 30' Lt, Double Deadend w/2 Service Anchors. Problem: Both anchor heads were covered over by ice preventing inspection. The structure was leaning severely and requires guy tensioning. If the anchors are pulling they will require replacement. Repair: Tighten guys or replace Service anchors as needed. 7. Vibration Dampeners Problem: Numerous spans of line either lacked dampeners or had them improperly installed. The dampeners are Stockbridge type, installed one per span, 28 inches from the center of the insulator conductor clamp. Repair: Install new damperners where needed. Adjust improperly installed dampeners to hang downward. 8. Rebar Anchoring Problem: 5' sections of rebar were driven into the ground through eye bolts set in the poles. In some cases the rebar is jacking out of the ground, probably due to the short length of rebar not passing through the active layer of permafrost. The rebar serves as an anchor to the poles, preventing tipping under high wind conditions. Repair: Where rebar anchors are observed to be jacking, the anchor should be replaced with 8' sections of rebar, jack -hammed to maximum depth with the rebar bent over the tops of the eyebolts. 9. The Water Crossing at the Airstrip Problem: The PVC covered cable crosses the water on logs and has now been covered over with "quick -pipe" for added protection. This way only a temporary repair. For a permanent safe modification the cable should be buried. Repair: DOT is suppose to be performing modifications on the airstrip this summer through Knik Construction. If heavy equipment was at the site, the pond could be 3241/567 partially filled and the- cable buried. The contact for DOT is Bill Christovitz in Bethel. Cost Estimate for SWGR Modifications Estimates from V. McClelland at the P.E. Company indicate that two plate anchor replacements and two rebar replacements will require four men for ten hours (two linemen, two local hire) at $1670 per day. That may be high for Bethel Utilities doing the job, but about right if we need to send Anchorage people out. Structure #9 4 man days $1670.00 Structure #20 $1670.00 4 man days Structures #39, #44, #59 4 man days $1670.00 Structure #64 (assuming worst case) 4 man days $1670.00 Miscellaneous Vibration Dampeners, Extra Rebar as needed 4 man days $2280 Material Handling, Line Inspection'$1140 2 man days (linemen) Labor Subtotal $101100 Support Services Airfare, two people Anch-Bethel 700 Per Diem $50/day x 2 x 7 700 Transportation rental $100/day 700 for two three wheelers Air freight (tools etc.) 200 Material (rebar, plate anchors) 400 Misc. 100 Support Subtotal 2700 Material & Labor $12,900 15% Overhead 1,935 Total $14,835 3241/567 SINGLE WIRE GROUND RETURN MATERIALS INVENTORY BETHEL, ALASKA ITEM . QUAN`i'ITY DESCRIPTION 69 KV Post Insulators - 30 Ohio Brass 43970 Insulator Studs 25 Ohio Brass 87563 Insulator Clamp Tops 20 Ohio Brass 7016 7#8 Alumoweld 7,700' 1 Spool @ 42001+ 1 partial @ 3500' Fargo 7#8 Automatic Line Splices 30' Class 7 Pole Tangent Angle Iron Hairpins Dead End Angle Iron Hairpins Dead End Plates EpaYilators Epoxilators Preform Guy Grips for 7#8 Alunoweld Anchor, 6" expanding Anchor Rods 5/8" x 10' Porcelain Spools Preform Spiral Vibration Dampers for 7#8 Alumoweld Amp Set Tap Tool Shells Misc. Line Hardware Auger type Anchors 4' x 3/4" rebar 18" x 5/8" DA Belt Cross Arm Pin Insulators Burndy 95095.2 Spool Mtg Arms Kellem Grip Preformed Insulation Ties 3 GLA - 112 10 Cedar, Penta treated 8 All that are avail. All that are avail. 17 Chance C 654-2500 6 Chance C 654-3400 3 AWDE - 4122 5 Joslyn J0870 10 Joslyn J7418 5 150 SVD-0104 Preform Wrap -on type 1 AMP 35 AMP Stored in bags 3 20 30 10 3 12 1 7 S.M. 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Retherfard Associate.. a Division of International Engineering Company, Inc. to make the survey of the Elelr)et to Napakiak Single 1 Mire' Ground A.tvrn Demonstration Transmit sion Line as described and shown on this map; trial the surway of said works t A. made by him (dr under his supervaion) and undrr aua(+ority, cO,t—neing ors the 2SIh day of tA:rcn 1980. And ending on It_-914t day of April 1990; And V such survay is .ccurat.ly r.pr... nted upon this map- 1 i APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATE This Is to certify that Mike Hall wtso .ubaer;bad the statement herr to the person e•wploy.d by the under.loned applicant to prepare this mcp• which has been adopted by the applicant as the approeimate final local- t;on of the works th—W ■ho••n; and that this map is filed as a part In order tnat the applicant Inay obtain t of the complal< aJ p Cali—. and Ih• benefits of Federal Land Managamant Polley Act 90 stat. 2743y and I further certify that ll.e rignt-of-+sy herein described is desired for Single wire Gr—n4 Return Demun.tr.t;on Protect. u �� CAn[ •,� (Sign+ t 1(n/ 4 1. Sl.le of Al..ka 1 Drp.nm.nt al Cr.mn-rca and fcuno•mc i Derelope. m, Div .•u n of En.rgy no p.-.r Dewlopmant F BETHEL TO NAPAKIAK SWGR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TRANSMISSION LINE t �a� t� 1 CONTRA.`0 972 009 I INtwwlNc No. m � T 1� SC.AIL sr/acT . t1100• I of t I :1 1 tl !1•�� '1 '1 BE'I' M, ALA.SKA ITEM . QuwriTY DESCRIPTION 69 KV Post Insulators 30 Ohio Brass 43970 Insulator Studs 25 Ohio Brass 87563 Insulator Clamp Tops 20 Ohio Brass 7016 7#8 Alumaweld 7,700' 1 Spool @ 42001+ 1 partial @ 3500' Fargo 7#8 Automatic Line Splices 30' Class 7 Pole Tangent Angle Iron Hairpins Dead End Angle Iron Hairpins Dead End Plates Epoxilators Epoxilators Preform Guy Grips for 7#8 Alumxaeld Anchor, 6" expanding Anchor Rods 5/8" x 10' Porcelain Spools Preform Spiral Vibration Dangers for 7#8 Alumoweld Amp Set Tap Tool Shells Misc. Line Hardware Auger type Anchors 4' x 3/4" rebar 18" x 5/8" DA Belt Cross Arm Pin Insulators Burndy 95095.2 Spool Mtg Arms Kellem Grip Preformed Insulation Ties 3 GLA - 112 10 Cedar, Penta treated 8 All that are avail. All that are avail. 17 Chance C 654-2500 6 Chance C 654-3400 3 AWDE - 4122 5 Joslyn J0870 10 Joslyn J7418 5 150 SVD-0104 Preform Wrap -on type 1 AMP 35 AMP Stored in bags 3 20 30 10 3 12 1 7 Right of Way Agreement Bethel Native Corporation and State of Alaska Department of Commerce & Economic Development Division of Energy and Power Development RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT SINGLE WIRE GROUND RETUR14 DEI•Y)NSTRATION PROJECT WHEREAS the State of Alaska, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Energy and Power Development is in the process of implementing a Single Wire Ground Return Demonstration Project in the Bethel, Alaska area, and WHEREAS it is expected to be of immediate benefit to the people of Napakiak that such a project be constructed, and WHEREAS it may be of future benefit to the peoples of Oscarville, Atmautlauk and numerous other communities which could receive electrical power fron an extension of this transmission line, and Whereas it may be of benefit for facilities constructed adjacent or near to the line, and WHEREAS. the power transmission line for such a project will travel across a portion of the lands encompassed by, the withdrawal and selection area of this Corporation, therefore: For the sum of one dollar and other good and valuable consideration the Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) its successors, heirs or assignees �rants to the State of Alaska, Division of Energy and Power Development DEPO) its successors, heirs or assignees, a 100 foot wide transmission/ distribution line corridor between the city of Bethel and the city of Napakiak across lands selected or withdrawn by BNC subject to the following provisions: 1. The corr,,idor will follow approximately the path shown on attached "Exhibirt A". 2. This agreement will expire ten years fron the date of signature by the parties or at any time it is legally determined that the line has ceased to function as an electric transmission/distribution line. 3. BNC, its members or designees served from the line will be assessed no connection charge for any costs attributed to the transmission/distribution line constructed within the corridor, however, participation may be required for charges for line extensions, grounding points or terminations.` � 4. This agreement in no way infringes on BNC's use and ownership of the land except that BNC agrees to permit DEPO the right of ingress and egress along the corridor for activities required for construction, operations and maintanence of the line and agrees not to construct or use or cause to be constructed or used anything which would affect the safety and integrity of the line or prevent DEPD's ingress and egress. No other interest or use of the land ;s implied nor conveyed. S. OEPO agrees to effect removal of the line within 120 days of the expiration of this agreement. 6. DEPO has budgeted for and anticipates being responsible for the operation of the line for approximately one year following construction. At that time an effort will be made to determine how best to devote any remaining value of the line to the public interest. DEPD recognizes BNC's interest in the line and will consider BNC an interested party in any negotations or transfer of ownership in the line. D-1 This agreement can be ammended upon written consent of both parties. BETNEL NATIVE CORPORATION STATE OF ALASKA Signa r S i 9 n a w1re ' Title J Title Date 4/ 9— �� Da to 015' C`i Bert am L. Wagnon Date APPROVED Department of Administration DATE i r' D- 2 Right of Way Agreement Napakiak Corporation and State of Alaska Department of Commerce & Economic Development Division of Energy and Power Development I MISC10/F RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT "SINGLE WIRE GROUND RETURN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WHEREAS the State of Alaska, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Energy and Power Development is in the process of implementing a Single Wire Ground Return Demonstration Project in the Bethel, Alaska area, and to �he / WHEREAS it is expected to be of immediate benefit people of Napakiak that such a project be constructed, and WHEREAS it may be future benefit to the peoples of Oscarville, Atmautlauk and numerous other communities which could receive electrical power from an extension of this transmission line, and WHEREAS it may be of benefit to facilities adjacent or near to the line, and WHEREAS the power transmission line for such a project will travel across a portion of the lands encomoassed b-the withdrawal and selection area of this Corporation, therefore: For the sum of one dollar and other good and valuable considera- tion the Napakiak Corporation its successor, heirs or assignees grants to the State of Alaska, Division of Energy and Power Development (REPO) its successors, heirs or assignees, a 100'foot wide transmission/ distribution line corridor between the city of -Bethel and the city of Napakiak across lands selected or withdrawn by Napakiak Corporation subject to the following provisions: 1. The corridor will follow approximately thel path shown on attached "Exhibit A". 2. This agreement will expire ten years from the date of signature by the parties or at any time it is legally determined that the line has ceased to function as an electric transmission/ distribution line. 3. Napakiak Corporation, its members or designees served from the line will be accessed no connection charge for any costs attributed to the transmission/distribution line constructed within the corridor, however, participation may be required for charges for line extensions, grounding points or terminations. 4. This agreement in no way infringes on Napakiak Corp.oration's use and ownership of the land except that Napakiak Corporation agrees to permit OEPO the right of ingress and egress along the corridor for activities required for construction, operations and maintanence of the line and agrees not to construct or use of cause to be constructed or used anything which would affect the safety and integrity of the line or prevent OEPO's ingress and egress. No other interest or use of the land is implied nor conveyed. 5. OEPD agrees to effect removal of the line within 120 days of the expiration of this agreement." D-6 MISC10/F 6. DEPD has budgeted for and anticipated being responsible _.. for the operatrion df',zh�e line for approximately one year following construction. At that time an effort will be made to determine how best to devote any remaining value of the line to the public interest. DEPD recognizes Napakiak Corporation's interest in the line and will consider Napakiak Corporation an interested party in any negotations or transfer of ownership in the line. This agreement can be ammended upon written consent of both parties. NAPAKIAK CORPORATION S i g n r_P___ Title Date /� / `/ / 7 c ). STATE OF ALASKA Signature Title Date0, ertram L. Wagnon Date 1� APPROVED Department f Administration Da D- 7 ATTACHMENT "B" DELEGATION OF RESTRICTED AUTHORITY BY ALASKA DEPARTD'I n OF ADMINISTRATION I' MEMORANDUM State of Alaska ` Jack Roderick DATE June 13, 1985 Director Office of --Energy FILE NO Department of Commerce h� ////J �.// TELEPHONE NO 465-2283 FROM f /v �'•Jil/ �bert J. sue,Ecr Transfer of Ownership, Director Bethel-Napakiak Line Division of General Services and Supply Department of Administration Per the June 5, 1985, request (attached) of Mr. Jim Gurke, Development Specialist, the Department of Administration hereby delegates to the Office of Energy, Department of Commerce, this limited authority to act as agent for this department in transferring state ownership of the Bethel-Nagakiak Single Wire Ground Return Transmission Line to the Mapakiak Ircinraq Power Company. It is understood the documentation implementing this transfer has been drafted and/or approved by the Office of the Attorney General, and holds the State harmless under any and all conditions. Please call if I can be of further assistance in this matter. RJL/RWH/ljo 4/11D1/0611-10 Attachment cc: Commissioner Loren H. Lounsbury Department of Commerce Rudy Etheridge Associate Executive Director Alaska Power Authority James Gurke Development Specialist Division of Energy Department of Commerce w • ICY• MCI I,! ��M licit RESOLLTI'ION NO. 85-2 eAV NAPAKIAK, ALASKA 99634 Napakiak Ircinraq Power Co. General Delivery Napakiak,Ak 99634 Pat Woodell Department of Commerce 3601 C Street,Room 722 Anchorage,Ak 99503 May 21,1985 Dear Pat, Attached you will find a resolution on the Bethel/Napakiak SWGR line. The Napakiak Ircinraq Power Co.Board of Dir- ectors are interested in the ownership,the vil- lage benefits from it by purchasing power from Bethel Utilities. If there is anything else we should know a- bout the line we would appreciate the informa- tion. S'ncerely, President cc. file RECEIVED MAY 2 9 1985 NAPAKiAK, ALASKA 99634 Napakiak Ircinraq Power Co. Resolution No.85-2 Whereas,The Napakiak Ircinraq Power Company part- icipated on the Bethel/Napakiak SWGR project at interest to sell electricity at the minumum cost,and, Whereas,The electricity purchase from Bethel Uti- lities is cheaper thehthe village generation of electricity,and, Whereas,The Napakiak Ircinraq Power Company have interest in owning the SWGR line at no cost now available from the state, NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED,the state transfer the ownership of the Bethel/Napakiak SWGR line to Napakiak Ircinraq Power Company. Passed this day of MAP 1985.at which a full quorum of Board of Directors of the Napakiak Ircinraq Power Company were present. President-i V-President :'/� L Sec/Treas Member Membe