12/06/2011 Resolutions 2011-364RESOLUTION 2011-364
WHEREAS, in April of this year, the City was advised by BNSF that they were
proceeding with a project to widen the elevated rail overpass to a double track to alleviate train
traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this project, multiple electrical, water and sewer utility
crossings by the City across the BNSF right-of-way will need to be modified to accommodate the
track improvement project; and
WHEREAS, these modifications include either relocating utilities or encasement of
the utilities to current railroad crossing standards, and
WHEREAS, BNSF would also like to acquire portions of Utilities Department
properties adjoining BNSF property south of the JBS facility and at the Burdick Station; and
WHEREAS, BNSF would like to expedite this process, and has offered to undertake
the design and relocation of all utility crossings at their expense in exchange for transfer of the
required Utilities Department property and other consideration.
- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the BNSF Master Utility Agreement is hereby
approved, and that the Mayor is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Grand
Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 6, 2011.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a�
December 5, 2011 tt City Attomey