HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-11-092 - Delegate Signing Authority for Gas Pipeline AgreemREPORT TO:Mayor and Members of Council
DATE OF MEETING:
October 24, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO Infrastructure Services
PREPARED BY:
Sylvie Eastman, Utilities Engineer, 4178
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: October 21, 2011
REPORT NO.: INS–11-092
SUBJECT:
COUNCIL DELEGATE SIGNING AUTHORITY TO THE
MAYOR AND CLERK TO SIGN ANY FUTURE
AGREEMENTS TO INSTALL GAS PIPELINES ON CITY
EASEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation required to secure
and/or release temporary and/or permanent easements required for the installation of
gas pipelines; said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
From time to time natural gas service can only be provided to a customer via gas pipeline on
private property owned by another entity, either in a temporary location initially and then
relocated or in a permanent location.
REPORT:
In order to utilize and or install a gas pipeline over other people’s property, the City requires
either a temporary or permanent easement and the costs associated with same are paid by the
customer benefitting from the arrangement. In the event the easement needs to be flexible to
facilitate redevelopment of the property a supplemental agreement may be required to establish
how the gas pipeline will be relocated to ensure continued service, which may then be followed
by a replacement easement in due course.
The temporary or permanent easement as well as any supplemental agreement pertaining to
the arrangement will be reviewed by the City Solicitor prior to being presented for signature.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Customer Service – “Ensure service is delivered in an effective and cost efficient manner.” An
easement is required to allow installation of the gas service. An agreement is required to
ensure continued gas service in the event relocation of the gas pipeline is necessitated by
redevelopment, and to identify how costs will be shared. Delegating signing authority to the
Mayor and Clerk will expedite future installation of gas pipelines and provide timely service to
customers.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not applicable.
CONCLUSION:
In order to ensure continued gas service to customers, it is necessary for the City to enter into
these standard agreements. Delegating signing authority to the Mayor and Clerk will expedite
installation of gas pipelines and provide timely service to customers.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services