355.2003
RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENT TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER
CO./NATIONAL GRID ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY ON BEHALF OF THE QUEENSBURY CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL
SERVICE AT CITY OF GLENS FALLS’ WATER FILTRATION FACILITY
RESOLUTION NO.: 355, 2003
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the City of Glens Falls has requested that the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of
the Queensbury Consolidated Water District, grant an easement to Niagara Mohawk Power
Corporation or National Grid for the purpose of installing electrical service to the City’s new filtration
facility across property owned by the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of the Queensbury Consolidated
Water District, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has reviewed the map and area where such
easement is requested and has recommended that the Town Board grant the easement provided that
the new electrical lines not interfere with the Town’s existing 24” transmission line in that area, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the granting of such easement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of the Queensbury Consolidated Water
District, hereby grants and authorizes an easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation or National
Grid for the purpose of installing electrical service to the City of Glens Falls’ new filtration facility
across property owned by the Town of Queensbury, on behalf of the Queensbury Consolidated Water
District, provided that such easement is located in the area depicted on the map presented at this
meeting and shall not interfere with the Town of Queensbury’s existing 24” transmission line, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that such easement shall
provide that the Town of Queensbury be listed as an additional insured and Niagara Mohawk shall
indemnify the Town of Queensbury for any costs or damages, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such easement shall be in form approved by the Town Supervisor, Town
Water Superintendent and Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Water Superintendent and/or Town Counsel to complete and execute any documents associated with
the easement and take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 4 day of August, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None