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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Planner
DATE: August 11, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution granting an Easement to Nicor Gas Company on the property located at 720 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505 (The City of Aurora / Nicor - 14-00183 / AU15/4-14.237-M - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
Nicor Gas Company is requesting the City of Aurora to grant an easement adjacent to Route 25 at 720 N. Broadway.
BACKGROUND:
Nicor has piping from 1945 that runs along Route 25 and is requesting that the City of Aurora provide an easement that would allow Nicor to perform maintenance on an existing pipe to prevent corrosion.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the easement, submitted by the petitioner and have sent comments back to them on those submittals. The petitioner has made all the requested changes to these documents and they now meet all of the applicable codes and ordinances.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City's overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution granting an Easement to Nicor Gas Company on the property located at 720 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
ATTACHMENTS:
Property Research Sheet
Aurora Grant of Easement
Nicor Exhibit of Easement
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Granting an Easement to Nicor Gas Company on the property located at 720 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
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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 is the owner of 720 N. Broadway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is requested by Nicor Gas Company to enter into the attached Easement with respect to the City granting said Easement, which the City has agreed to do; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: finds as facts all of the preamble recitals of this Resolution and hereby shall enter into an Easement with Nicor Gas Company as attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"..
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Aurora Grant of Easement
Nicor Exhibit of Easement