Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Elkhart Council OKs $1.42 million to move AEP lines for Hively Avenue overpass; Henke votes no
Summary
The Elkhart City Council approved $1,420,271 to relocate American Electric Power transmission lines for the Hively Avenue Overpass project on third reading, 7–1, amid debate over using capital outlay funds. City staff said the cost is part of a previously planned $12.5 million local match.
Elkhart City Council approved on third reading an ordinance appropriating $1,420,271 to relocate American Electric Power transmission lines as part of the Hively Avenue Overpass project.
City Engineer Jeff Schafer told the council that while utilities located in the city right-of-way normally relocate at their own expense, "this utility is unique because Indiana Michigan Power or AEP owns the property that this utility sits on, so that makes it our expense" and that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
