Title
Resolution Authorizing an Easement Encroachment Agreement Between the City of Greensboro and Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. to Install a Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station in the City’s Drainage Easement
Body
Department: Water Resources
Council District: 1
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kristine Williams, 373-2656
PURPOSE:
To authorize Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. (PNG) to install a compressed natural gas fueling station in the City’s drainage easement.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro City Council is enabled to allow encroachments on City rights-of-way provided such encroachments will neither cause a public nuisance nor unreasonably interfere with the use of the City’s infrastructure. The property is owned by BT-OH, LLC and the owner desires to make improvements to the property by allowing PNG to construct a compressed natural gas fueling station in the City’s 20-foot drainage easement. It is necessary for the station to encroach in the easement. PNG has agreed to enter into an Easement Encroachment Agreement with the City which, among other things, will indemnify the City from any claim or damages that may occur due to the installation of the station. In addition, the owner/PNG agree to temporarily remove or relocate its equipment, given adequate notice to allow for the maintenance, upgrade or replacement of the City’s infrastructure within the easement.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended that City Council approve the Resolution authorizing an Easement Encroachment Agreement between the City of Greensboro and PNG to install a compressed natural gas fueling station.