IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a temporary construction easement in favor of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad along a portion of the Rock Island Corridor, for a fee payable to the County.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21787, November 4, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad has requested that the County grant a temporary construction easement along a portion of the Rock Island Corridor; and,
WHEREAS, if granted, CPKC Railroad's temporary easement will be 8,482.70 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, CPKC Railroad has determined that the temporary construction easement will provide the appropriate space for construction; and,
WHEREAS, CPKC has agreed to provide $20,000 to replace trees removed during construction; and,
WHEREAS, in addition CPKC Railroad will remove waste tires located in the area and replant with native wetland vegetation; and,
WHEREAS, CPKC Railroad will pay the County's administrative fee, of $2,000.00, and the $20,000.00 tree replacement fee, for a total paid to the County of $22,000.00, which will be paid upon execution of the agreements; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, and a temporary construction easement in favor of CPKC Railroad is hereby approved and that the County Executive is hereby authorized to execute the easement on behalf of the County.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its signature by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21787 introduced on November 4, 2024, was duly passed on__________________, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______________ Nays ______________
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