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Council approves easement for Alliant Energy to bury lines on four city sites

City of Melbourne City Council · July 13, 2026
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Summary

Melbourne City Council approved an easement with Interstate Power & Light Company (Alliant Energy) granting access to four city-owned locations to bury cables and remove poles, after council discussion July 13.

At its July 13 meeting the Melbourne City Council approved an easement requested by Interstate Power & Light Company, doing business as Alliant Energy, to access four locations on city property for undergrounding electric cables and removing existing poles.

Councilmembers discussed the four locations and potential impacts on city property before voting. The motion to approve the easement was made by Councilperson Beth Smith and seconded by Josh Fuller; the vote was all ayes. The agreement grants the utility access rights for construction and ongoing maintenance at the identified sites; the meeting record does not specify exact parcel identifiers or a construction timeline.

The Council took the action as part of routine utilities coordination; staff will finalize the easement paperwork and proceed with the next administrative steps.