TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 6, 2010
COMMITTEE ON ENGINEERING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Authority to approve and execute a license for a temporary utility crossing from Canadian National Railroad for the Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer 2 Rehabilitation, Stickney Service Area (06-155-3S, ROW File 9), consideration is $750.00, Account 401-50000-667340
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Dear Sir:
In connection with the Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer 2 Rehabilitation contract, it is necessary to acquire a license from the Canadian National Railroad (CNRR) for the installation and maintenance of a temporary flow bypass force main.
The temporary flow bypass force main is required for rehabilitation along 1st Avenue from Cermak to Roosevelt Roads. The temporary flow bypass force main is crossing CNRR right-of-way in accordance with the engineering plans submitted by the District and approved by CNRR.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize and approve the license from CNRR. In addition, it is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize payment of $750.00 to CNRR for consideration of the aforementioned license in connection with the Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer 2 Rehabilitation contract.
It is further requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents in connection with the subject license on behalf of the District after they are approved by the Acting Director of Engineering as to technical matters and by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-667340.
Requested, Kenneth A. Kits, Acting Director of Engineering, WSS:AP
Recommended, Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
Respectfully Submitted, Frank Avila, Chairman Committee on Engineering
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 6, 2010