420.2003
RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENT TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER
CO./NATIONAL GRID AND THE CITY OF GLENS FALLS 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.: 420, 2003
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
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 the City and 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 the City of Glens Falls and 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 or related
documentation shall provide that the City of Glens Falls list the Town of Queensbury as an additional
insured and the City shall indemnify the Town of Queensbury for any costs or damages, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such easement and related documentation 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 related documentation and take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22day of September, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Turner