TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
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Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Metra 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 the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority d/b/a Metra is required for the rail crossing located just east of Henderson Avenue north of Washington Street.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
City Staff have applied for and secured a license agreement with the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority d/b/a Metra. The attached license agreement with Metra will provide access for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project just east of Henderson Avenue. A one-time contract preparation fee of $2,500.00 is required to be paid to Metra.
Funds will be charged to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, $2,500.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting a license agreement from Metra for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project.
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