Legislation Details

File #: 248-26   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/23/2026 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 5/5/2026 Final action:
Title: Resolution Accepting an Easement Agreement for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvement Project with Hawkeye Land Company in the Amount of $40,000.00
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. 25-2500 Updated Version Review Purchase Agreement 04-14-2026 City of Joliet IL V2-8, 3. Approver Report
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TO:                                           Mayor and City Council

 

FROM:                      Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities

 

SUBJECT:

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Resolution Accepting an Easement Agreement for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvement Project with Hawkeye Land Company in the Amount of $40,000.00

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BACKGROUND:

The Railroad Street Water Main Improvement Project is part of the 2025 Water Main Replacement Program.  To construct this project an easement agreement with Hawkeye Land Company where CSX Transportation Company operates a rail line is required for the water main installation, encroachment, review and abandonment of railroad crossings along Railroad Street.

 

The Public Service Committee will review this matter.

 

CONCLUSION:

City Staff have applied for and secured an easement agreement with Hawkeye Land Company where CSX Transportation Company operates a railway along Railroad Street.  The attached easement agreement with Hawkeye Land Company will provide construction installation and access for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvement Project.  An easement, review and abandonment fee of $40,000.00 is required to be paid to Hawkeye Land Company.

 

Funds will be charged to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, $40,000.00).

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Resolution accepting an easement agreement for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $40,000.00, with Hawkeye Land Company.

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