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File #: 663-25   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/4/2025 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Canadian National Railway Company for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. 8849-W License, 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 a License Agreement from Canadian National Railway Company for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project

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BACKGROUND:

The Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project is part of the 2026 Water Main Replacement Program.  To construct this project a license agreement with Canadian National Railway Company is required for the railroad crossing located just west of Logan Avenue on Washington Street.

 

The Public Service Committee will review this matter.

 

CONCLUSION:

City Staff have applied for and secured a license agreement with Wisconsin Central Ltd., and its parent corporation Canadian National Railway Company.  The attached license agreement with Canadian National Railway Company will provide access for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project.  A one-time license fee of $4,800.00 is required to be paid to Canadian National Railway Company.

 

Funds will be charged to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, $4,800.00).

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Resolution accepting a license agreement from Canadian National Railway Company for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project.

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