Consent 1.F.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/26/2015
- TITLE
- Easement to Montana Dakota Utilities for a Pipeline on City Property
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Montana Dakota Utilities would like to construct a gas line across City property near Bench Boulevard and Mary Street. This property was railroad right of way and was deeded to the City. Because this is deeded City land instead of right of way, an easement is needed instead of a typical permit as would be needed in the right of way. The land is currently being used as a utility corridor for the City's infrastructure.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve the easement to MDU, or;
- Disapprove the easement to MDU. If the easement is not approved, MDU will need to find an alternate location to install their gas line.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The difference between this land and City owned ROW is simply in the details of how it was deeded. The land functions similar to all city ROW and as such, staff recommends charging the standard ROW fee for this easement. The ROW fee is based on length of the gas line and in this situation would be $215.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council grant the easement to Montana Dakota Utilities.