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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Steve Broadwell, Planner
DATE: June 21, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 320 South River Street (City of Aurora / NICOR Gas Company - 19-0548 - AU21/4-19.097-DED/E - SB - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The City of Aurora is requesting approval of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company for an easement on the property located at 320 South River Street, to allow for a traffic signal combustion mast arm on this property.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is owned by the NICOR Gas Company, and is located at the southeast corner of South River Street and North Avenue. The property is approximately 1.06 acres in size and is an industrial site.
The proposed easement agreement would allow for an approximately twenty-five (25) square foot area by the sidewalk for the proposed utilities.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Easement Agreement petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances.
IMPACT STATEMENT :
The Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City's overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development, which will offset any incidental Department or Staffing impacts, enhancing the city's infrastructure and improving services to its residents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of an Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 320 South River Street.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Easement Agreement
Property Research Sheet
cc: Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee:
Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairman
Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Vice Chairman
Alderman Carl Franco, Member
Alderman Robert J. O'Connor, Member
Alderman Juany Garza, Member
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 320 South River Street
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora desires to enter a non-exclusive Easement Agreement with the NICOR Gas Company providing a City Easement across a portion of the NICOR Gas Company property located 320 S River St in the form of Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council of the City of Aurora hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into the Easement Agreement with the NICOR Gas Company as attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made part hereof.