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File #: 21254    Version: 1 Name: Approving and adopting a Policy for funding the Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/1/2011 In control: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
On agenda: 3/29/2011 Final action: 3/29/2011
Enactment date: 4/1/2011 Enactment #: RES-11-00256
Title: Approving and adopting a Policy for funding the Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines.
Sponsors: David J. Cieslewicz, Marsha A. Rummel, Michael E. Verveer
Attachments: 1. Funding Policy Under Utlty draft.pdf, 2. Funding Policy Under Utlty Rev 20110226.pdf
Title
Approving and adopting a Policy for funding the Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines.
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WHEREAS, there has been an increased interest in the undergrounding of overhead utility lines; and
 
WHEREAS, City Engineering is the agency primarily charged with the budgeting and implementation of undergrounding overhead utility lines; and
 
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Madison, that a coherent and consistent policy be followed with regard to undergrounding of overhead utility lines; and
 
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has drafted a policy (attached) to address these issues in a effective manner that protects the interests of the residents of the City of Madison;
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the document titled "Policy for Funding the Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines" is approved and adopted as the formal policy regarding these issues of the City of Madison.
      
Fiscal Note
Adoption of the proposed utility undergrounding policy requires no appropriation at this time.  Any future undergrounding projects will require separate capital budget authorization.