Fiscal Note
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Title
Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from Regent Neighborhood Association of a bench, garden and gathering place located in a portion of the southwest commuter bike path at 406 S. Allen Street.
Body
WHEREAS, the Regent Neighborhood Association (the “Association”) wishes to install and maintain a bench, garden and gathering place (the “Improvements”) located in a portion of the southwest commuter bike path at 406 S. Allen Street, and
WHEREAS, representatives from City Engineering, Planning, Traffic Engineering, Risk Management and the City Attorney’s office have reviewed this request and conditionally approved the location of the Improvements, as shown on attached Exhibit A, as well as the design of the Improvements, as illustrated on attached Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Association will transfer ownership of the Improvements to the City in exchange for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the Improvements by the Association; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Madison authorizes the acceptance of ownership from the Regent Neighborhood Association of a bench, garden and gathering place located in a portion of the southwest commuter bike path at 406 S. Allen Street, as shown and illustrated on attached Exhibits A & B; subject to the following conditions:
1. The Association shall be responsible for all costs of maintenance and repair of the Improvements.
2. The Improvements shall be at least 5’ from pavement edge of path and at least 3’ from the edge of the sidewalk.
3. The Association shall be responsible for locating and properly marking all underground utility services in the area where the Improvements are to be placed by contacting Diggers Hotline prior to any excavation activities.
4. The Association shall comply with all Madison General Ordinances regarding the installation of the Improvements within public lands, including any and all City of Madison requirements...
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