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R-2023-47 Supporting Proposed Transmission Line Routes Texas-NM Power Co. PUCTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, SUPPORTING A ROUTE FOR TEXAS -NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY'S TRANSMISSION LINE; MAKING FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Texas -New Mexico Power Company ("TNMP") is proposing to construct a new 138 KV transmission line from a proposed Pilot Point substation to serve Collin, Denton, or Grayson Counties; and WHEREAS, TNMP has submitted to the Town a map reflecting the proposed new transmission line, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas (the "Town"), believes the proposed new transmission line is in the public interest in order to improve the reliability of electric service delivered to residents in or near the Town, and approves such line as reflected in attached Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1 The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2 The Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas, hereby supports and recommends approval of the proposed 138 KV transmission line to support the rapid load growth in the area, and to increase the reliability of electric service in the area. SECTION 3 Any and all resolutions, rules, regulations, policies, or provisions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any conflict herewith. SECTION 4 This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 25T" DAY OF JULY, 2023. David F. Bristol, Mayor ATTEST: L. � I I ob V-�-w Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney Resolution No. 2023-47; Page 2 EXHIBIT A (TNMP Pilot Point 138KV Transmission Line Project) Resolution No. 2023-47; Page 3 ATTACHMENT 1 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ROUTING STUDY KWb1