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Price City to consider letting Helper City use an unused transmission line in narrow canyon crossings
Summary
Staff described a request from Helper City to use an older, unused 16-inch transmission line for limited crossings in areas where new trenching would be difficult; councilors indicated support for bringing a formal agreement forward.
City staff told the council that Helper City requested permission to use an older transmission line the city replaced earlier in the year for a few narrow, difficult canyon crossings.
Staff said Price City installed a new 20-inch main and the old 16-inch line runs parallel in places; Helper City asked to thread their line through or use portions of that older line in four locations where trenching would be treacherous, including a Willow Creek overhead crossing and a cliff-face segment. The staff member said the old line is not currently in service and the city has no immediate need for it but that the city does not want to abandon the line, which could create legal and property complications.
Why it matters: Allowing use of the old line could reduce Helper City’s installation costs and avoid difficult trenching in hazardous terrain. Staff recommended creating a formal agreement to preserve Price City’s ownership rights and to allow limited temporary use instead of abandonment. “We don't wanna abandon the line because then we don't have any control over it,” a staff member said.
Next steps: Staff said they will place a formal agenda item in the coming month to consider terms and a proposed interlocal agreement giving Helper City limited use while preserving Price City’s rights and future options.
