TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 621 Wheeler Avenue for the IDOT 62R-22 Contract I-80 and Center Street Interchange
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet has been working with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the relocation of public utilities required for the I-80 bridge replacement. The IDOT 62R-22 contract for the I-80 and Center Street Interchange project requires a public utility easement from the Joliet Park District at West Park for relocation of the existing watermain that crosses I-80. The easement is required at 621 Wheeler Avenue, PIN No. 30-07-17-408-002-0000, which is owned by Joliet Park District.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
City Staff have negotiated the permanent easement with the Joliet Park District. The attached easement agreement allows for construction of the relocated water main for the IDOT 62R-22 contract. The Park District has accepted the appraised value for the easement of $3,500.00.
PIN ADDRESS EASEMENT TYPE COST
30-07-17-408-002-0000 621 Wheeler Ave. 20’ x 70’ Permanent $3,500.00
Funds will be charged to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Water Distribution / Land (Org 50180012, Object 557100, $3,500.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 621 Wheeler Avenue for the IDOT 62R-22 Contract - I-80 and Center Street Interchange and authorizing payment, in the amount of $3,500.00, to the Joliet Park District.
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