Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the City of Madison Sewer Utility to enter into a license agreement with Canadian Pacific (SOO Line Railroad Company) for construction, rights, and maintenance of a sanitary sewer main at 1894 E. Johnson St for a one-time fee of $9,375. Funding is available in Munis #14922. No additional appropriation is required.
Title
Authorizing the City Engineer to enter into a Utility Occupancy License agreement and future Right of Entry agreements with the SOO Line Railroad Company (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail or CPKC) for the construction, rights and maintenance of a sanitary sewer main within the property at 1894 E. Johnson St. and authorizing the indemnification of Canadian Pacific, SOO Line Railroad Company, their subsidiaries, affiliates, and other rail operators. (District 12)
Body
The City of Madison has existing sanitary sewer utilities located within properties and railway corridors of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Canadian Pacific Railway, which facilities were contructed in 1946. These sewer utilities have been found to be in poor condition and in need of replacement. A project to complete this work was approved under file 89745, RES-25-00556 , and a public works contract for construction of these improvements was awarded under file 93376, RES-26-00324.
City Engineering staff and Canadian Pacific have been unable to find formal documentation associated with the City's existing sanitary sewer main at the property located at 1894 E. Johnson St., where the City's sewer crosses the track. Before allowing the City to enter its Property to replace the sewer facilities, Canadian Pacific is requiring the City to enter into a license agreement, which is how the railroad allows for utilities on their property. In addition when it is necessary to enter its Property to conduct any work, including maintenance work, the railroad requires a Right of Entry agreement.
The Utility Occupancy License and the Ri...
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