11/23/2004 Resolutions 2004-297
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-297
WHEREAS, portions of the underground electric system in Meadowlark Estates
Subdivision are over thirty years old and the power cables are nearing the end oftheir normal life;
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WHEREAS, it is recommended that a second feed into the area be made to prevent
frequent and possibly long outages in the subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the second feed would be made from the west side ofthe subdivision,
and would require crossing the St. Joe branch of the Union Pacific railroad; and
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad Company requires the use of their standard
Wireline Crossing Agreement for such situations, and an authorization fee of $1 ,500; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOL VED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a Wire line Crossing Agreement is hereby
approved at a cost of$I,500 to allow a second feed for underground electric utilities to cross the St.
Joe branch of the Union Pacific railroad to provide power to Meadowlark Estates Subdivision.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 23,2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tl
November 18, 2004 tl City Attorney