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HomeMy WebLinkAbout82-0714 Northern Illinois Gas Recorded e A VOLUME XLV1I 321 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH 1`- NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS FOR WATER TREATEVT PLANT ACCESS ROAD BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS., as follows.: 1. That it is necessary and desirable to acquire an easement across certain real property owned by Northern Illinois Gas Company to permit the construction, maintenance and use of an access road to the new water treat- ment plant. 2. That the City Manager and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached easement agreement which is made a part hereof by reference, and to cause said agreement to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County. s/ Richard L. Verbic Richard L. Yerbic, Mayor Presented:, July 14, 1982. Adopted: July 14, 19.82 Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: Attest: sI Marie Ye man Marie Yeannan, City Clerk RESOLUTION ADOPTED ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF A & H/FLOOD ENGINEERING TO CONDUCT MATERIAL TESTS AND SUPERVISE QUALITY CONTROL FOR REPAIRS TO THE SPIESS DECK Councilman Schmidt: As I stated in the work session two weeks ago, 1 will vote for this to see that it is done correctly, although this does not mean that 1 am in favor of what is being done on the deck, where it is being refinished. Mayor Verbic: I feel the same way because I feel this is a joint responsibility with the one who still owns. the deck and this is just part of the additional cost which we are bearing. I think that to try to avoid what happened eight years ago we are trying to have someone herewho will hopefully provide the expertise in seeing that the work is done accurately. Councilwoman Nelson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Gilliam, Kirkland, Nelson, Schmidt and Mayor Verbic. Nays: Councilman Hansen. • FILED FOR 'CORO Sec . 2 Twp . 41N Ran Rger gE1PM FILED {{ h 3 Elgin Twp . Kane County 1615275 ;cS2 !330 !M ;a .. ] sem 2 7` '/7Af it 3e 01 Central File No . 1442- j L -,F AI YFN'Lli EAIGREEMENT om r -� THIS INDENTURE, made and entered into this ;C�J day of �lc� ly 1921; by and between NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY , a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Illinois (here- inafter sometimes referred to as "Grantor") and CITY OF ELGIN , a municipal corporation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grantee") . WITNESSET H : WHEREAS , Grantee has requested Grantor to grant unto it a non- exclusive perpetual easement to install , construct , reconstruct, operate, maintain, alter, repair, replace and remove one hard-surfaced roadway (here- inafter referred to as roadway ) in , under , upon and across certain real property owned by Grantor in Kane County, Illinois (hereinafter more fully described) . WHEREAS , Grantor, insofar as it has the right so to do , is willing to grant to Grantee a non-exclusive perpetual easement for said roadway but only upon the terms , covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth: NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of ten and no/100 ($10. 00) dollars and other good and valuable consideration , the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged , and in further consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, Grantor hereby grants, with- out warranty of title, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns , a non- exclusive perpetual easement to install, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, alter, repair, replace and remove one hard surfaced roadway in, under, upon, through and across a strip of land 82 . 5 feet in width described as follows : The West 25 feet of the East 549 . 73 feet of that part of Fractional Section 2 , Township 40 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Kane County, Illinois , falling within the following described property: Commenc- ing at the Northeast corner of said Fractional Section 2 : thence Southerly along the East line of said Section 2 a distance of 421 . 54 feet to a point in the Southerly line of that certa-n tract of land (N-4D-65 . 3) conveyed to the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission by M. Paul and Goldie E. Gonnsen for road relocation , said point being the point of beginning of the Parcel of land hereby conveyed : thence Westerly along the Southerly line of that said certain tract of land , forming an angle of 89 degrees 29 minutes to the right with the last described course extended , a distance of 994 feet more or less to a point in the East line of the road known as Sharon Drive of Fox Ridge Subdivision , Unit No . 1 , which point is 420 feet South of the North line of said Section 2 ; thence Southerly along the East line of said Sharon Drive a distance of 92 . 5 feet more or less to a point distant 82 . 5 feet Southerly, measured at right angles from said Southerly line of aforesaid land conveyed to the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission ; thence Easterly along a line parallel with the Southerly line of that tract of land conveyed to the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission for a distance of 994 feet more or less to a point in the East line of said Section 2 : thence Northerly along said East line of Section 2 a distance of 82 . 5 feet more or less to the point of beginning. together with the right of ingress and egress thereto . The easement for said roadway herein granted by Grantor to Grantee is granted upon the following terms , covenants and conditions , which Grantee, for and on behalf of itself , its successors and assigns , expressly acknowledges , undertakes and agrees to fulfill and discharge , to-wit : 1 . The easement herein granted shall he exercised by Grantee in a manner that will not in Grantor ' s judgement interfere with the present in- stallations or operations of Grantor upon the premises . In the event that Grantor shall hereafter decide to alter or relocate its present facilities at this location or shall decide to construct additional facilities at this location and in the event any of the roadway constructed by Grantee pur- suant to this Easement Agreement shall interfere with such proposed use of the premises by Grantor, Grantor shall deliver to Grantee a written notice describing such proposed use and stating that said roadway of Grantee will 1615275 • interfere with such proposed use. This notice shall be accompanied by an itemized list of any additional construction costs to he incurred by Grantor if Grantor alters its proposed construction to avoid interference with said roadway of Grantee ' s . Upon receipt of such notice and itemization of additional cost , Grantee shall have the option of either (1) notifying Grantor within ten days of the receipt of such notice that it elects to re- locate said roadway , at its sole cost and expense, within a period of 60 days to another location on the property of Grantor mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto, or, (2) notifying Grantor within ten days of the receipt of such notice that it elects to pay Grantor for all additional construction costs to be incurred by Grantor , as shown by the itemization of cost sub- mitted by Grantor. In the event Grantee shall elect to relocate said road- way, Grantee shall promptly take all steps necessary to complete such relo- cation within a reasonable time, and in no event later than 6n days from the date of such notice . In the event Grantee shall elect to reimburse Grantor for the additional cost to be incurred by Grantor , this amount shall he paid to Grantor upon request . 2. Prior to undertaking the installation of said roadway Grantee shall provide Grantor with detailed plans and specifications as to the loca- tion and as to the method or manner of installation and construction of said roadway and Grantee shall obtain Grantor ' s written approval and consent to such plans and specifications . Upon receipt of such plans and specifications submitted by Grantee, Grantor shall promptly review such plans and specifi- cations and notify Grantee of its approval or its objections thereto . Any proposed changes in said plans before or after installation or any additional attachments, equipment or appurtenances required for said roadway after installation shall be submitted to Grantor for its written approval and no work shall be performed until written approval has been obtained . In no event shall the written approval of Grantor be unreasonably withheld . 3. Except for routine maintenance , operation and inspection of said roadway , and except in an emergency , all construction, reconstruction , installation, maintenance, repair and removal work to be performed by Grantee on the premises, shall be performed at such time as shall have been approved in advance by Grantor. Notice of any such proposed work shall be given Grantor at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the proposed commencement thereof. All such work shall he performed in the presence of a representative of Grantor in a manner satisfactory to such representative . Grantor may , at its option , perform any protective work which it deems necessary to insure the safety of its facilities in the area of Grante ' s proposed work, or it may request Grantee to perform such work. In the event it elects to perform such work, Grantor shall make a reasonable effort to complete any such pro- tective work prior to Grantee ' s proposed time for commencement of its work, but in the event such protective work cannot be completed by Grantor prior to Grantee ' s proposed time for commencement of work, Grantee shall postpone the commencement of such work until such time as Grantor has completed any such protective work. The expense of any such protective work shall be borne by Grantee. 4. Grantee shall reimh`urse Grantor for any costs or expenses , sus- tained or incurred in connection with any damage or injury to Grantor or to any property of Grantor ' s in the course of construction , reconstruction , operation, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement or removal of Grantee' s roadway . 5 . All installation, construction , reconstruction , operation , re- pair, replacement , or removal work performed by Grantee pursuant to the easement granted by this indenture shall conform to the following rules and regulations : a . No work to be done on Grantor ' s premises without Grantor ' s representative being present. b . There shall he no blasting in connection with excavation near pipelines without Grantor ' s approval. c . All digging within 10 feet of pipelines shall be performed by hand , until pipeline has been ex- posed. Afterwards , all digging within 5 feet of - 2 - I 6 I 5 2 7 5 .. pipeline shall be performed by hand, or as directed by Grantor ' s representative. d. If necessary to excavate under the pipeline, 41-7,--r726,c-e-a) it shall be properly supported (as directed by .(5-• Grantor ' s representative) during and after construction. e. If there are large rocks or other unsuitable ,ti•TA -c.ti-4-e"' material in the backfill , the pipeline coating 0 shall be protected from damage by wrapping the pipeline with suitable padding or by using sand as initial fill to 1 foot above the pipeline . f. Minimum separation between existing pipeline and /tsar new underground facility shall be 1 foot . U)/ g. There shall be no boring across Grantor ' s pipeline 40,./- 0.1 ' " without prior approval of Grantor ' s representative. j,,,) h. The pipeline or pipelines shall be protected from heavy equipment crossing by Timber bridge as per NI-Gas specification T .S . 030. 104 . 148 or T . S . 030. 104. 158, or as directed by Grantor ' s represent- ative. i. Prior to the start of construction , 48 hours notice shall be given to the appropriate Transmission Department : North Zone Transmission, Elk Grove Phone: 312/439-2664 or . fu South Zone Transmission , Shorewood Joi"CY'144-4"- Phone: 815/725-9481 (J�' This spec to be put on all final "approved for construction" drawings . j . Natural drainage of the premises shall not be impaired. Upon completion of said work: Grantee shall remove from the premises all unused exca- vated material including rock and debris and shall replace all back-filling material in a neat and workmanlike manner . Grantee shall leave the premises and any adjacent property used by it in connection with the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement or removal of said roadway, in a neat , clean and orderly condition. A performance bond is to be posted to guarantee that all cleanup will he done in a satisfactory manner . 6. tsk T A},Dp 04, 7. Grantee shall furnish upon completion to Grantor an engineering drawing accurately showing the installed location of its roadway . 8. Grantee will install , construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, alter, repair, replace and remove said roadway in accordance with all applicable orders , rules and re7ulations of the Illinois Commerce Commission rr any other public authorities having jurisdiction , and will, at its sole cost and expense, obtain all permits required therefor . 9 . Grantee shall at all times , and under all circumstances , indemnify, protect and save harmless Grantor, its successors and assigns , from and against any and all damages , losses , claims , demands , actions and causes of action whatsoever (including any reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys fees which may he incurred in connection therewith) whether or not the claim, demand or action asserted be meritorious , and which results from or is alleged to result from, or which arises out of or in connection with, or is alleged to arise out of or in connection with, the installation , con- struction, reconstruction , operation , maintenance , alteration , repair , re- placerrenf 6 [1!3-127 -'2`7l or existence of said roadway upon the premises , or the $ existence of the non-exclusive perpetual easement granted Grantee hereunder, provided , however, that in the event any such claim, damage, loss , demand, action or cause of action is asserted against Grantor, Grantor shall furnish Grantee with written notification thereof and Grantee shall conduct the de- fense thereof before any court , hoard, commission or other governmental body exercising jurisdiction therein. No settlement or compromise of any such claim, damage, loss , demand, action or cause of action shall be made unless agreed to by Grantor. Grantor, its successors and assigns, shall not be liable to Grantee, or Grantee ' s successors and assigns , for any damages or injuries to any persons or to said roadway or any other property of Grantee situated or located in, on, about or upon the property subjected to this easement, except to the extent that injuries or damages are caused by the willful or malicious misconduct of the Grantor, its successors and assigns . 10. Grantee agrees before the commencement of any work on Grantor ' s property hereunder that Grantee shall procure or require its contractor (or contractors) to procure general liability insurance (including Contractual Liability on a blanket broad form basis) and property damage insurance in form to be approved by Grantor which will protect and save harmless Grantor as stated therein. Limits of such liability insurance shall be $250, 000 . 00 for each individual and $500, 000. 00 for each occurrence with respect to bodily injury or death; and $250, 000. 00 for each occurrence with an aggre- gate of $500, 000. 00 for the term of the policy with respect to property damage. Such insurance shall be with a company or companies licensed by the State of Illinois and shall remain in full force and effect during the period of construction and until completion of all work on Grantor' s property, and thereafter as respects occurrences and losses which are caused or occur within the period aforementioned . Copies or certificates of said policy or policies of insurance shall be delivered to Grantor in care of the Peal Estate Department , P .O . Box 190, Aurora, Illinois , 60507 . 11. In the event Grantee, its successors , or assigns , deem it necessary to cease operation of its roadway or cease to use said roadway for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months , Grantee , its successors or assigns, shall notify Grantor in writing within 30 days of such termination and provide Grantor with a properly executed release of this easement. The easement granted hereunder shall cease and terminate without the necessity of any notice to Grantee, by Grantor , in the event of non-use by Grantee. 12 . In the event this easement is terminated for any reason what- soever, Grantee shall at its expense, within 90 days of s"ch termination remove its roadway or if Grantee 'toes not exercise this rights and is not requested to do so by Grantor; said roadway shall immediately become the property of Grantor without liability or obligation on its part to account to Grantee therefor . 13. In the event Grantee, its successors or assigns, shall fail to fulfill and discharge any of its obligations hereunder or shall fail to comply with the terms and conditions hereof and in the event such failure or non-compliance shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice to it of such failure or non-compliance , then and in that event , at the option of Grantor, the easement granted hereunder shall terminate and Grantee ' s rights hereunder shall be of no further force and effect . 14 . In the event the premises shall be assessed for taxes at a greater amount than at which the premises would he assessed were it not for the facilities of Grantee maintained thereon , Grantee shall, upon demand, reimburse Grantor for such additional amount of taxes as Grantor shall be obligated to pay on account of such increased assessment. 15. Any notice herein provided to be given shall he deemed prop- erly given if in writing and delivered personally or mailed to Grantor in care of Real Estate Department Northern Illinois Cas Company P .O . Box 190 Aurora, Illinois 60507 or to Grantee - 4 - 16152C5 • ' Engineering Department City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin , Illinois 60120 or to such other persons or addresses as the parties may from time to time designate. 16. This indenture shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this indenture to he executed by their proper officers , thereunto duly authorized and their respective, corporate seals to he hereto affixed, as of the day and year first above ,writtnn. ATTEST: - NORTHERN ILT/'OIS GAS COMPANY ;, Ft�it, By �iA LL s• Jant -0ecretary V ce President ,4133 (J ; ATTEST: CI ' 0 ,L1 By ..�� A City Clerkt - -- G� A NALle STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OFo A)i/44C ) /-/ I, LC-fair/ 42. `Da- ts- , a Notary Public, in and for said County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that g KS0L,c,tdi,J,0Vhc,a fit6$', vice President of NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY , an Illinois corporation, and f}�DAC6X4,4D6tt- C. tgl-i-if&"1 , Assistant Secretary of said Company, personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the fore- going instrument as such Vice President and Assistant Secretary, respectively, appeared before me this day in person, and acknowledged that they signed and delivered said instrument as their own free and voluntary act and as the free and voluntary act of said Company, for the uses and purposes therein set forth; and said Assistant Secretary did also then and there acknowledge that he, as custodian of the corporate seal of said Company , did affix said corp- orate seal of said Company to said instrument as his own free and ,y;p1un,tary act, and as the free and voluntary act of said Company, for the ,d ,es0.,'atiY:(C'''., purposes therein set forth. • Given under my hand and notarial seal this g(p day of ‘)L , 14 190 / 1 { J My Commission Expires : � /�E�� . �. ,� -��67. Notary Public- - _ STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OF K A N E ) I, Nancy Roll , a Notary Public in and for said County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Leo Nelson, City Manager r ,. ,. <: .; •. ..s •; ,,•f of City - m ici al of , tion of State of Illinois and Marie Yearman, City Clerk xtouthedatict licoaxecnresx of said OccricaarrartMonally known to me to he the sane person sCity whose names are subscribed to the o epoing instrument as suchYhMtiOtteatManager and :4E. :,.•.:.e:,4b.••fes••.,..4: , respectively , appeared before me this day in person, and acknowledged that they signed and delivered said instru- ment as their own free and voluntary act and as the free and voluntary act of saidc7a,�,'VA....:°,n for the uses and purposes therein set forth ; and said Aocsdoaxpar .,.,..!..1a::,,t did also then and there acknowledge that she, as custodian of the ' corporate seal of sai-1 ��n a jfir said corporate seal of said cd on to said instrument as own f•r':e40.an,d. +�1,'intary act , and as the free and voluntary act of saidc' su,•is3�.�; far t,hc u'es, and purposes therein set forth. • Given under my hand and no-tarsal iseal this 9th day of August 19 82 03 9 Cnmrission rxnires : ''etary August 10, 1985 16 1 5 2 7 5