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File #: 665-25   
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 Metra for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. 25-106 City of Joliet_License Agreement, 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 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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