Fiscal Note
No expenditure required
Title
Authorizing the Common Council to accept ownership of two neighborhood signs from the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association.
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WHEREAS, the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association, wishes to install and maintain two neighborhood signs, one located in the West Wingra Drive right-of-way and one at the Madison Metro South Transfer Point, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineering Division and Madison Metro have conditionally approved of the placement of the signs; and
WHEREAS, the Privilege in Streets Committee has reviewed this request and approved it with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association will transfer ownership of the signs to the City, after they have been installed, in exchange for the ongoing maintenance of the signs by the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Madison accepts ownership, from the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association of two (2) neighborhood signs, one located in the West Wingra Drive right-of-way and one at the Madison Metro South Transfer Point, as shown on the attached Exhibit A; subject to the following conditions:
1. The Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association shall be responsible for all costs of installation and maintenance of the signs.
2. The Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association shall locate the signs within a specific area, as approved by the City Engineering Division and Madison Metro.
3. The Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association is responsible for locating all underground utility services in the construction areas, i.e., shall contact Diggers Hotline prior to any excavation or construction activities.
4. The Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association shall comply with all Madison General Ordinances regarding the construction and installation of the signs, including any and all applicable City of Madison permits for excavation and installation, including a City Engineering Excavation Permit, if applicable.
5. The Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association shall agree that the City shall not be held responsible for any damage to the signs that may be caused by the City, its employees, contractors, or others.
6. The City may remove the signs located in the public right-of-way and South Transfer Point if not properly maintained, by giving the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association sixty (60) days written notice prior to removal. The Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association is responsible for any reasonable costs associated with such removal.
7. The City may remove the signs if the areas occupied by signs are required for transportation purposes, by giving the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association sixty (60) days written notice prior to removal. Transportation purposes include, without limitation because of enumeration, public alleys, streets, highways, bike paths, sidewalks, and facilities for the development, improvement and use of public mass transportation systems.