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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 421 South River Street (City of Aurora / Chicago Title Land Trust - 19-0547 - AU28/2-19.096-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 421 South River Street, to allow for utility maintenance on this property.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is owned by the Chicago Title Land Trust Company, and is located at the northwest corner of South River Street and Prairie Street. The property is approximately .84 acres in size. It is an industrial site.
The proposed easement agreement would allow for an approximately six (6) foot wide easement in the southeast corner of this property to contain a traffic signal controller cabinet, hand holes, and future sidewalk extension.
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 the Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement for an Easement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 421 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...
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