TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2019
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to amend easement agreement dated May 4, 2000, between the District and Commonwealth Edison Company on 39,950 sq. ft. of District real estate located at North Shore Channel Parcels 6.03, 6.10, 6.17, 6.18, and 6.21 in Skokie, Illinois to add an additional 4,848 sq. ft. to the easement premises. Consideration shall be an increase of $1,734.50 to the current annual easement fee of $14,293.14 for a total of $16,027.64
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Dear Sir:
Since 1995, Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) has operated and maintained subterranean electrical transmission lines and appurtenances on and beneath approximately 39,950 sq. ft. of District real estate located at North Shore Channel Parcels 6.03, 6.10, 6.17 (CTA Yellow Line tracks), 6.18, and 6.21 along McCormick Boulevard between Touhy Avenue and Oakton Street in Skokie, Illinois under a non-exclusive easement that expires May 3, 2035. The current annual easement fee is $14,293.14.
ComEd has requested to amend its easement by adding an additional 4,848 sq. ft. to its easement premises for a total of 44,798 sq. ft. The additional square footage is located north of Howard Street on North Shore Channel Parcels 6.18 and 6.21. The amendment will allow ComEd to install additional conduits and related infrastructure, including a new manhole on Parcel 6.21.
Parcel 6.21 is part of the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant premises. Parcel 6.18 is leased to the Skokie Park District under a public recreational lease that expires March 31, 2032. This easement amendment is therefore subject to Skokie Park District’s written consent.
The District's technical departments have reviewed ComEd’s request and have no objections thereto.
An increase of $1,734.50 to ComEd’s current annual easement fee of $14,293.14 for a total of $16,027.64 is recommended, which represents an increase based on the pro-rata share of its current annual fee.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize an amendment of the easement agreement dated May 4, 2000, between the District and Commonwealth Edison Company on 39,950 sq. ft. of District real estate located at North Shore Channel Parcels 6.03, 6.10, 6.17, 6.18, and 6.21 in Skokie, Illinois to add an additional 4,848 sq. ft. to the easement premises. Consideration shall be an increase of $1,734.50 to the current annual easement fee of $14,293.14 for a total of $16,027.64.
It is also requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize and direct the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Clerk to execute the easement amendment after it has been approved by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:CMM:mm
Recommended, Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Respectfully Submitted, Kari K. Steele, Vice Chairman Committee on Real Estate Development
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for January 10, 2019
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